Christian Women's Lifestyle Blog

by Shelley Shepard Gray Right when I least expected it, my husband and I celebrated our thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. Thirty-five years is a long time! Since I met my guy, Tom, when I was seventeen, it’s no exaggeration to say that I’ve been “one half” of a couple for a very long time. I’m blessed. Beyond blessed! Truly, I can’t imagine life without Tom. But, every once in a blue moon, I wonder what life would be like if I were suddenly alone. Full disclosure: this us

by Tracie Peterson A Life So True is book two in the three-book generational series titled A Minnesota Legacy. Set in Minneapolis, in 1893, the story is a faith-based historical romance that offers hope and encouragement to the reader. It also reveals the importance of being truthful. This is the story of Evie Turner, daughter of Dr. Roman and Judith Turner. All her life she’s wanted to train as a nurse and work at her father’s side to help the poor and underprivileged of

by Grace Fox Every January for a decade, I attended a week-long retreat for Christian authors. Friendships grew deep as we set aside our writing projects to prioritize our physical and spiritual health with like-minded women. For me, one of the highlights was hearing others’ personal stories. The common thread woven throughout the tapestry of testimonies was unmistakable: Each of the thirty or so women in the room had experienced soul-deep suffering. One woman recalled sp