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When stress eventually turned into anxiety and depression, I decided since Jesus said, “Come to me those who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matt 11:28), there must be a better solution.

Today, I’d like to share Ten Surprising Reasons Why You’re Stressed and Simple Ways to Restore God’s Peace to your soul too!

In this fast-food era of delivery and speedy drive-through meals, we often sacrifice nutrition for convenience, even in marriage.

Bells will soon be ringing, and parents may experience déjá vu for the first several weeks of school. That’s because the early part of each new school year is commonly spent reversing the effect of “summer brain drain” – when kids lose skills they mastered the previous year.

How can a proper diet help reverse this trend?

Have you ever felt like an exile in your own church? Here's how one woman reassessed her community and found friendship.

Tossing and turning. Watching the clock tick minute by minute. This is what it is like for tens of millions of sleepless Americans every night. But it doesn’t have to be like this. If you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep, it is possible get a great night’s sleep—without the aid of medication!

You do want her to be safe. But it’s difficult to protect your child against danger if she doesn’t know she needs protecting. Dangers used to be tangible. Visible. Identifiable. Not anymore. Now they lurk in your child’s pocket.

Here are some ways to start some safe usage of that new smartphone.

While bankruptcy's stigma has weakened in recent years, it is still an especially troubling topic for many Christians. What about the biblical admonition, "The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously"?

When was the last time you enjoyed a date? Going on a date is a wonderful way to reconnect, de-stress, and catch up with one another. But finances, childcare, or lack of things to do near home can make that difficult.

Here are some fun date ideas that don't include the TV at all!

How Near is God to Me...? 
In the mundane, in the insane, in the horrific, in my unbridled pride, in all the ups and downs that this life can bring....how NEAR is God to me?

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

When you don’t have enough money, you’re not just broke, but also broken from the stress of living in a financial crisis.  But something surprising can happen when you’re broke. When you seek God in your brokenness, you can find riches that go beyond money, even if your bank account runs low.

Here’s how...

When it comes to promoting a healthy diet, it can be difficult to convince children to eat their fruits and vegetables. Don't waste quality family time persuading picky eaters to complete a nutritious meal, especially at the dinner table.

Here are some "strategies" to get kids excited about adding vegetables to their favorite dinner meals.

Every person, good and evil, believer and apathetic, was once a cute, laughing, helpless baby. I looked into my son’s eyes and asked God, “Please help us raise him to love You!”

What does it actually mean to invest in your marriage when life is crazy and beyond? Here are a few bite-sized things to consider doing as a way to invest in your marriage...

Debt has become such a normal part of life that many people never question it. So many of us believe that debt is just a normal part of life and there is not much you can do about it.

However, I think that's ridiculous....

While all of the other children were content digging and playing in the sand pile next to the puddle, my two boys looked up with those big blue eyes and pleaded to play in the mud.

Oh, what to do...!

With a little imagination, you can dream up all kinds of creative, engaging and interactive activities the entire family can enjoy no matter the season.

Insecurity is a dirty word. So, let's talk about uncertainties. We all have them, don't we? Are we pretty enough? Do our significant others love us well? Are we smart?
Get livin'. Get certain. Happy readin'!

You can have a lifelong love affair with your spouse if you follow God’s principles for healing your relationship and rekindling the romance between you. 

What if I were to live like God was for me and not against me? What would life be like if I walked in confidence like that of a child who has been adopted forever, like one who knows and believes they have been chosen to be part of a forever family?