I’m always absolutely sure I can shove one more thing in there. It doesn’t matter that it’s already overflowing or that I have to quick-catch some flyaway plastic wrap and wrangle an escaping tea bag resting on some soggy junk mail. I win if I can squeeze in one more thing.
The arrival of a new year feels like turning a page in the story of our lives. It is a time to pause, reflect, and take steps toward the things that matter most.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the world sings, “O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,” tragedy can suddenly zap away our joy. Loved ones can pass away, and lives can be turned upside down.
The story of Christmas is so familiar we might overlook the new heart available from a powerful Creator who became a babe in a manger.
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.