What Is Love? Answers from 9th Graders–and God
Recently, my ninth-grade students answered the eternal question What is love? Their answers were surprising—and touching. Since my ninth-grade English […]
Squelching Superwoman Syndrome
As I was growing up, my mom encouraged my sister and me to participate in many forms of competition. Piano
Alone in the Church Pew
Recently, I sat alone in my church pew and longed to be married. My long-sleeved dress, fleece-lined tights, and high
Are We Late? Extended Seasons of Singleness
As I was doing research for my book Opening the Hope Chest: A Single Girl’s Guide to Homemaking, I came
Counting the Blessings of Singleness
When I moved to Cleveland, I experienced a bit of culture shock. Back home, my dad, who was also my
Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving? What Would the Pilgrims Say?
Friendsgiving? Is that even a thing? Isn’t it some kind of sacrilege? A 2023 study by Statistica Consumer Insights shows
How to Practice Hospitality in a Hectic Season
Perhaps no time of year is marked as a time for hospitality more than November and December. Thanksgiving is a
7 Friendsgiving Activities to Foster Fun and Fellowship
At Friendsgiving, we certainly want to have times for reflection and expressing our gratefulness to God. These times of reflection
5 Tips for Friendsgiving Reflection Time
Friendsgiving is about more than food and casual fellowship. It is about praising the Lord with our community. In the
5 Ideas for Making Friendsgiving Memorable
Turkey. Ham. Pumkin pie. Mashed Potatoes. Whether we are hosting Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving Dinner, food is usually considered the main