Many Christians have been taught, directly or indirectly, that strong emotions are a problem for believers. Sadness should be hidden. Anger should be swallowed. Fear should be rebuked. But the Bible does not treat emotions as enemies. Scripture gives us language for grief, joy, anger, longing, fear, peace, shame, hope, and sorrow. The Psalms are full of honest prayers from a person who loved God and still felt deeply. Jesus Himself wept, felt compassion, showed righteous anger, and...

A marriage can survive many hard seasons, but it struggles when two people keep building separate lives under the same roof. One partner assumes the money will be handled one way. The other assumes something different. One expects more time with extended family. The other wants stronger boundaries. One sees a parenting issue as urgent. The other thinks it will pass. Over time, the issue is rarely just the budget, the calendar, the in-laws, or the kids. The deeper question becomes, “Can we...

Some seasons call for more than trying harder on your own. They call for steady encouragement, Biblical truth, honest community, and a place to grow with other women. That is the heart behind The Flourish Membership, a group created for Christian women who want to grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally--and to flourish in every part of their life! The membership is preparing to open its doors to new members in September, and now is the perfect time to get on the mailing list so you...