Mother’s Day can be a surprisingly difficult holiday. While most of the world gushes about the day with flowers and cards, others are hiding the pain of infertility, mourning a loss, or wrestling through a strained relationship. For me, it’s a reminder that I’m not exactly where I’d like to be in life right now. […]
What Kids REALLY Think About Their Moms
You can always count on kids to be honest! We asked kids of all ages: “What’s something your mom always does?” and, “What do you love most about your mom?” Their answers are the perfect Mother’s Day present for any parent:
The Never-Ending Body Image Struggle
There are times in life where you realize that you’ve been a hypocrite. I’ve written blogs before about struggling with insecurities when it comes to my body. I’ve published podcasts featuring experts that preach body positivity. But still, I struggle. Recently, I had to face the always-daunting task of shopping for jeans. I knew I […]
Getting Out of the Darkness of Depression with Mandisa
If you’re struggling today, you’re not in this alone. Depression and anxiety hit so many people, regardless of your faith, and it can be hard to know what to do when it comes. Mandisa is no stranger to that concept and has been so open and honest in sharing her story of how God helped […]
If Our Emails Were Honest
Aaaaah, vacation. That magical time when you get to unplug and enjoy your family and some well-deserved time off. Except….if you’re like me, maybe you’re not the best at actually taking time off. I have a vacation coming up, and if I were honest in my “out-of-office” reply, this is how it would sound: View […]
Hope from a Pastor in Ukraine
Even though his city is in the middle of a war zone, Pastor Sergey Nakul stayed to minister to the people of Kyiv, Ukraine. Here is just one of the messages of hope he’s provided: For ways to pray for the conflict in Ukraine or to donate to Ukrainians through our partnership with Convoy of […]
7 Songs To Tell God How You Really Feel
Why is it that we can rant to our friends about how hard life has been, but when we go to pray, we have nothing to say? It can be uncomfortable at first–telling God that you’re disappointed, or maybe, even mad at Him. If you’re in that place, here are 7 songs that have helped […]
What On Earth is Wrong with Bekah’s Husband?
I’ve shared before in passing about my husband Joey’s chronic illness and how it’s grown my faith, or at times, even made me doubt. And every time I share, I get the same question: “What’s wrong with him?” I completely get the question, but the answer is a little complicated! His issues started with one […]
How to Be a Failure
If I were to ask you what you were most afraid of, maybe you’d tell me something from a common list of phobias: snakes, spiders, tight spaces, heights, flying….all valid fears that affect millions. If you were to ask me the same question? My answer would be failure. I am so risk-averse it’s not even […]
Taking the Next Step, Even When It’s Terrifying
This is a really scary week for me. Tomorrow, my husband and I leave for Cleveland Clinic to find out if he’s a candidate for a multi-organ transplant. He’s battled an intense chronic disease for years, and this visit will determine what the next chapter of that fight looks like. As we get ready to […]