Megan Brown

Surviving Sorrow: A Bereaved Mother’s Story of Life After Loss

I want to say “I know exactly how you feel.” Except I don’t. As a military missionary, I am constantly… Read More

I’m a Proud Stay-at-Home Mom

We are one week into our “social distancing” quarantine, and we are beginning to figure out what ordered chaos actually… Read More

She Loves Out Loud

The She Loves Out Loud interactive livestream wrapped on February 15th, 2020 and over one million women came together in… Read More

What to do When COVID-19 Says You’re Now a “Have To” Homeschooler

In recent weeks, several schools have come to closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to limit exposure… Read More

The Great Church Hunt

“Is that Rilo Kiley playing in the background?” I asked my husband. I was overwhelmed by the radical hospitality (and… Read More

Holistic Health: De-Compartmentalizing Self Care

I am stepping away from the sharp and jagged ledge of the “all or nothing” mentality. For me, I have… Read More

Style Tips With Shari: When You Have NOTHING to Wear

“Oh my gosh! I have absolutely nothing to wear!” I shouted as I tore through my closet full of tight… Read More

She Loves Out Loud: A Movement for All

A few days ago, startling headlines and waves of outspoken opinions on social media sliced through our community. The brutal… Read More

10 Ideas for a Better Christmas with Extended Family

It is that time of year again. It is time to pack the car with kids, cats, Christmas gifts, and… Read More

#GivingTuesdayMilitary: Kindness is Our Cadence

“We want to create the world that our children believe already exists.”Samantha Gomolka “Giving Tuesday” is a global giving initiative… Read More

Full Circle Home Helps Deployed Servicemembers Surprise Spouses at Home

“The holidays without you are the worst.” I sulked as I grumbled through a terrible and pixelated video call with… Read More

The Road to Racial Reconciliation

“Is racism still a thing?” The question hung in the air as I tried to muster a response. I was… Read More

How to Survive the Holidays Alone During Deployment

"It looks like I’ll be deployed over the holidays and won’t be back until after the new year."  As I… Read More

Be a Hopelifter: Things to Say (and Not to Say) to a Grieving Friend

Have you ever walked through a difficult season with a friend, a season that would require you to quietly hold… Read More

The Speak Up Conference by Carol Kent Launches Global Missions Scholarship for the Military Community

The Speak Up Conference is a Christian equipping conference, held in Grand Rapids, MI, for writers and speakers in July.… Read More

GEMS Girl’s Clubs: Believing in the Potential of Girls Everywhere

“We believe in the potential of girls. We believe that all girls are valued by God. We believe that when… Read More

The Top 10 Women’s Bible Studies for MilSpouses

“Where do I start?” This is a question that many military spouses have brought to me at the beginning of… Read More

Brave Crate: Hot Pink Happiness in a Box

Somedays, deployment feels like death by depletion. The to-do list is unapologetically behind, my beautiful children are acting like squirrels… Read More