Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren – Celebrating the Unseen Heroes 

Stacy Sanchez never thought her golden years would be spent this way.  She and her husband had plans—a quaint retirement by the beach, mornings spent sipping coffee and evenings filled with peace. But everything changed when Child Protective Services dropped off her seven-year-old grandson with nothing but a small bag and a shattered heart.

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A Holiday Hermit’s Guide to Enjoying Family Gatherings (without doubling up on your medication)

while the holidays are supposedly all about coming together, there’s a reason I’d rather hibernate in my stretch pants, messy bun, maybe a day or two past my last shower, and watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” with an endless supply of eggnog (more precisely, the creamy non-alcoholic kind). All that festive chaos? Not exactly my idea of a good time.  As a bipolar mom with manic tendencies and anxiety served with a side of ADHD, holiday gatherings give me a little extra “something” to manage.

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Standing Strong in Every Season with Kim Walker-Smith

For over two decades, Kim Walker-Smith has led worship with powerful anthems like “Rooftops,” “Spirit Break Out,” and “Throne Room.”  As the holiday season approaches, many revisit her 10-year-old album When Christmas Comes. Recently, Kim’s life has transformed significantly.

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Want to Publish Your First Book? KNOW YOUR OPTIONS

Today’s publishing landscape offers multiple paths to bring your book to life, even if you’ve never written anything beyond personal journals or blog posts. As the owner of Breakthrough Christian Publishing (breakthroughchristianpublishing.com), a hybrid publishing house, I’ve guided authors from their first draft to successful publication. Book publishing can be challenging, however, there are multiple options to get your book into print.

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Building Cornerstones for Tough Conversations By Joan C. Benson & Majorie Wingert 

When Joan C. Benson and Marjorie Wingert drove six hours together to a writers conference, neither predicted they would embark on a divinely orchestrated partnership. Together, Benson and Wingert bridge generations, cultures, and abilities to create children’s books addressing today’s most challenging topics.

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A Ministry Year in Review

Reflect . Refocus . Renew. The path of ministry is a journey of a lifetime—one fraught with discovery and discouragement.  We can avoid some of its pitfalls if we define that path early on. I’ve found for me—even in the hectic days leading up to Christmas—my thoughts turn backward as I evaluate my year.

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A New Year, A New Light

As we enter a new year, I must be honest: to me, it just feels heavy.  There’s a sinking feeling that’s been lingering in me these past few months, an urge to put the shutters up on life and keep out whatever the future may bring.  The uncertainty can feel overwhelming, and it’s tempting to shrink back, to withdraw into a place where things feel safer and more manageable. But even in these moments, I’m beginning to recognize something powerful: God has me here, even now, amid all this uncertainty.

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