A Historic Easter Weekend
“When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And...
His Sacrifice Made Me a Gold Star Spouse
“His sacrifice has given me the title of being a Gold Star wife. Even through it was never a title...
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...
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...
She Loves Out Loud
The She Loves Out Loud interactive livestream wrapped on February 15th, 2020 and over one million women came together in...
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...
The Great Church Hunt
“Is that Rilo Kiley playing in the background?” I asked my husband. I was overwhelmed by the radical hospitality (and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
#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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
