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Some days get hard. We feel exhausted. Worn. Tired of fighting. About ready to give up. Feeling like we can’t go on. The enemy seems to be hot on our trail. And we wonder if we’ve been left on our own.

For those who are battle-weary, here's some real hope for you this day…

We all look for love; many of us fill our hearts with material things when we don’t find it. This powerful film tells the story of Ali, who, after attaching her self-worth to a beautiful wedding ring, learns a priceless lesson in generosity that will last her a lifetime.

What is it in your life that is holding you back from loving the life God gave you?

Two sisters, each adopted from China by two different American families, now meet in person for the first time - on LIVE television!  Tears of joy were flowing all around!

He longs for us to spend time with Him…no matter how busy life gets!

Singles:  Everyone eventually gets to an age where it feels like everyone around you is getting hitched--especially when you're continually scrolling through social media.

So how can you hold onto encouragement in these times?

Since it's one of the smallest rooms in your house, the bathroom can quickly become a cluttered, messy place.
Here are some quick and easy ways to restore the restroom in your house!

Planning a wedding can be super stressful, especially if the bride has no idea it’s even happening!
Jeff and Esther have spent 10 beautiful years together and his surprise is a good indicator that there are many more to come.

All parents do this: we prepare, sometimes ineffectively, for the kiddoes God gifts us with.

So how should we prepare our lives for children? Where should we spend our energy, focus our attention, or put all that new-baby gear?  Here are important areas to consider... 

For though there's a lot that may be left undone at the end of every day, if we're living close to the One who created the day and cares about us more than we could ever imagine, that's where true life is found.

We know that under the unkind, or condescending words you speak to us, you are trying to encourage.  So here are a few things happily-married, engaged, or otherwise coupled friends–with your good, lovely intentions–should avoid saying to singles.

Many people forget—caffeine is a drug. It alters mood, behavior, and the chemical workings of your body. There are probably more people addicted to caffeine than any other drug on the planet. Maybe more than all other drugs combined. So you might be surprised to hear me say—that’s not necessarily a bad thing....

Are you currently in a place of waiting? Though we’re all familiar with it, we can often grow wearing in our waiting, and our hearts grow heavy with worry and doubt.   Sometimes we might wonder if God has forgotten about us or given up on us....

But take heart...find your encouragement.

This touching story follows the journey of a young Christian couple who, after trying to conceive for nine years, finally get to meet their adopted baby boy, Jacob, for the first time.

Not a dry eye in the office!

Planning to watch a sad movie? Beware: It may make you pig out on the popcorn!

Robin Miller, MD, tells us why, and gives us suggestions to avoid emotional eating.  

Did you hear about a new coffee company that calls itself the “anti-Starbucks”?  They are offering free cars to 100 single moms – all in the name of Christ.

And lives are being changed by it!

Sure, we're all supposed to pay taxes.  But every year, millions of Americans set their income-tax withholding too high. By making what amounts to an interest-free loan to Uncle Sam, these taxpayers are forfeiting the opportunity to earn a return on their money.

Why can’t it be like it used to be when the two of you first married? Why don’t you two feel the same way about each other that you once did? 

More importantly, what can be done to fall back in love with your spouse?

After years of self-examination, we should know ourselves a lot better, know how to communicate our needs and wants to others, and have wisdom about what the red flags are and how to set boundaries.

Finding the best relationship for you and your future will be much easier if you avoid these common pitfalls.

Four bad relationships later, I realized glass slippers were really hard to walk in (plus, I could never figure out that trademark loose-tendril-Princess-bun) Prince Charming didn’t exist.

Well, I was right—and wrong. It turns out there is a Prince, but I’d confused His identity with ones in fleshly form....