Wake Up Call: Churches Need to Talk About Hard Topics Now

Last Sunday at church, I got a wake up call. My heart still trembles at a close call among those I love. Believe me, it never crossed my mind my friend in the pew near me might be suffering. With gentle dignity, she walked forward down the church aisle to ask for...

Flashlight Readers: Inspiring Your Kids to Love Books With Anna Krafve Pierce

One of our beloved grands cuddles up with a good book in her “library tent” during a recent power outage. I confess. My family loves flashlight readers. We sneak flashlights to bed often. Maybe, like us, stories excite your imagination even more than...

Don’t Give Up! Encouragement for Leaders with Pastor James Dill

Pastor James Dill with his beloved wife and champion, Linda. Yep,we really love these two!! Don’t give up! That’s the advice James Dill enthusiastically gives to lay leaders, pastors and their families. Founder of Shepherd’s Heart, Pastor James and his wife, Linda,...

Holiday Romance: Sparking Commitment with Catherine Ulrich Brakefield

Was Catherine destined to write romance? Maybe. Just check out her love story! Snuggled in front of the fire. Sipping hot chocolate. Is it just me or do Hallmark Christmas movies stir up the holiday romance in all our hearts? Maybe, like me, you want a little holiday...