Back in November, we told you about a writing contest that CrossBooks (the self-publishing arm of LifeWay) was running. Perhaps many of you even participated in the contest by submitting your own work. CrossBooks announced the winner recently (Stacy Navarro, author of a book titled Hand Over Your Heart), so we wanted to share that news with you. They also announced that a second contest … [Read more...]

Update: Congratulations to Cindy W. for winning this giveaway! Olé, Amigas! Happy Cinco de Mayo weekend. We can always find a reason to have a good time, right? Here’s a simple, satisfying dish to feed the Cinco de Mayo masses. Well, actually, this recipe only serves two. But feel free to quadruple it and set up a “Build Your Own Taco” buffet if you’re cooking for a crowd. Fish … [Read more...]

Today's guest post is written by Dr. Tom Blackaby, author, speaker and International Director for Blackaby Ministries International. The Experiencing God at Home series was really 25 years in the making. Neither Richard (my older brother) nor I felt we had any right to comment on parenting until we had been relatively successful at it ourselves! We could have mentioned the way we were raised by … [Read more...]

My life these days consists of: laundry, work, dirty diapers, dishes, and occasionally making dinner.  Then, when that is done, I go to sleep and do it all again the next day.  I’m just guessing that some of you can relate.  Someone once told me that these years with young kids are the “longest days but shortest years of your life.”  I believe it. But, lately, I’ve been reminded – … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Catherine Stutler for winning this giveaway! It's Arbor Day, so go hug a tree! Or, plant one. Here are five reasons why you should plant a tree: Breath Trees provide us with life-giving oxygen. They take that CO2 that we expel, clean it up, and then deposit it back in the air for us to breathe. How can you not love something that takes our waste and makes it … [Read more...]

Y’all. I have a confession to make. I’m a tree-hugger. It’s true. Seeing someone hurl a fast food bag out of their car window or chuck a 50-page document into the trashcan hurts my heart. The topic is as old as purple mountain majesties. We’ve been arguing over going green for what feels like forever, and strong supporters remain on both sides. The environment piques political … [Read more...]