Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling
Posted on May 3, 2026
by Kim Laube
The women who place a child for adoption rarely see their own strength, yet their decisions reveal extraordinary love — selfless, insightful, courageous, and hope‑filled. This article invites readers to look beyond the phrase “giving up” and honor the mothers whose sacrifice creates safety and possibility for their children.
Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling
Posted on April 11, 2026
by Kim Laube
Women considering adoption often carry fears about their child’s future, the adoptive family’s safety, and the pain of saying goodbye. This guide offers compassionate, experience‑based insight into the three fears birth mothers express most — and the truths that can bring clarity, reassurance, and hope during an incredibly difficult decision.
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on April 7, 2026
by Karen Gotto, LMHC
Marriage drifts when we stop pursuing each other. This refreshed guide offers creative, budget‑friendly date ideas designed to help couples reconnect, laugh, and rediscover the “woo.” With simple boundaries and intentional planning, even an hour a week can strengthen your marriage and bring back the joy of being together.
Godly Living
Posted on April 1, 2026
by Andy Wyss
In an age of filters, editing tools, and AI-generated “perfect” faces, culture keeps redefining beauty. God doesn’t. Scripture calls us to an imperishable beauty rooted in Christ, not comparison. This article explores how Christians can resist cultural pressure and rest in the beauty God gives — real, lasting, and precious.
Mental Health
Posted on December 16, 2025
The holidays can be joyful. But for those in recovery, they’re also high-risk. Stress, family tension, and alcohol-filled gatherings can trigger relapse. This guide offers practical steps, faith-based encouragement, and proven strategies to stay grounded, sober, and hopeful through Christmas and New Year’s.
Life Advocacy
Posted on April 20, 2017
by Pastor Jonathan Conner
Opening Our Eyes to Life in order to Open Our Mouths for It For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. (Ps. 139:13) If the womb had a window, what would we see? Would it affect us? Would our appreciation for life change? If we could see the moment of […]
Parenting
Posted on February 4, 2017
by Manda Boothby, LMHC
The difficulty of letting go Going off to college may be one of the most significant events in a person’s life as they transition from a child to an adult. They have the opportunity for their first taste of freedom and the power to make their own decisions. At least, that is the intended purpose […]
Aging & Elderly Outreach
Posted on February 3, 2017
by Pastor Jonathan Conner
On November 1, 2014, Brittany Maynard, a 29-year- old Oregon woman with terminal brain cancer, launched physician directed suicide into the national spotlight when she, with medication prescribed by her doctor, committed suicide. Before she died, she posted these words on Facebook: Goodbye to all my dear friends and family that I love. Today is […]
Godly Living
Posted on January 19, 2017
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
Some say Valentine’s Day isn’t so sweet… I found an article telling how confusing Valentine’s day is for some people and how hard it is on others. Now, you would think that having a day to say, “I love you.” to those close to you would be simple however, Reuters News Service reported that: Eight […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on December 22, 2016
by Kristi Manley, LMHC, LCPC
“Good fences make good neighbors” – Robert Frost Many people wonder about what the American poet Robert Frost meant in his poem: Mending Wall, when he repeats the old proverb: “Good fences make good neighbors.” In the context of the poem, two neighbors get together once a year to “walk the fence” that divides […]
