Don’t Let Imposter Syndrome Steal Your Shine
by Jackie Maruska My inaugural address on publicity in the music and entertainment industry marked an electrifying moment. Though a veteran, this was my maiden voyage speaking publicly on the subject.…
Remembering Mandisa: Out of the Dark Interview
by Jennifer Taylor Originally Published —August 2017 issue “When I was at my lowest of lows depression, there was a point where I believe the enemy was trying to take…
Desperate for a Downpour of Healing Rain?
Have you ever been thrust from the quiet of night into a battle between life and death? Sue Detweiler | SueDetweiler.com I vividly remember dropping to my knees when my…
Happy & Healthy: 3 Tips for Decision-Making
According to the Journal of Marriage and Family in 2012, poor communication was reported as the number one reason for marital dissatisfaction by 65% of surveyed couples.
Let God Write Your Story: A Sex Trafficking Survivor’s Walk to Freedom
Sioni Rodriguez Sioni Rodriguez has earned a Ph.D. in Hope. Raised in an abusive home, sold into slavery, and helpless to save her daughter from prison, she's had no earthly…
Choosing Hope: How My Church Supported Me as a Single Teen Mom
I was a “good Christian girl,” and now I was pregnant. Instead of gossiping and shaming me, my church loved me ... Hope Ashley will be her name!” Stacy Sanchez…
5 Lessons from Walking Through Adoption
Lori Vober In January 2003, my husband, Dainis, and I were just shy of our fifth wedding anniversary. We had been attempting to start our family biologically for over a…
Seeking Joy Through the Gospel of Luke: Christmas to Calvary and Beyond
Christine Trimpe December arrives and fills my heart with breathless anticipation. Perhaps the sparkle of it all, and reflecting on childhood memories, no doubt the presents played a huge role.…
10 Things to Refocus Your Social Media in the New Year
Edie Melson A New Year is coming, and that means change. I see ministry leaders throwing up their hands in frustration and exhaustion everywhere. Social media algorithms and rules are…
6 Ways to Break Free from the Holi-daze with Bonus Recipe for Cinnamon Roll Popcorn
Penelope Carlevato If the idea of hosting all your relatives and in-laws over the holidays already has you feeling maxed out, you’re not alone. I used to get overwhelmed trying…