If you feel like your prayer life is failing, Maria Riley has exactly what you need.

Is Your Prayer Distracted and Interrupted?

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Jake Frost reflects on his family’s plans being upended unexpectedly, and opportunities it opened for them.

Snowed In

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Singer-songwriter Lorraine Hess shares her thoughts on the power of music in all aspects of our lives. Consider how you use music in parenting and prayer.

The Power of Music

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Louisa Ikena connects an encounter with Christ in the form of a teary-eyed boy at work to the longing all of us have inside for God.

Holy Longing: I Want My Mommy

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Maria Riley offers five options for slowing down and being more present in the new year.

Resolve to Do Less

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Emily Jerger reflects on how motherhood helps her meditate on God’s love.

The Mystery of God's Love Revealed at Christmas

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Reflecting on family traditions, Jake Frost hopes that the heritage left by past generations will continue to bring joy to his kids as they make their own ways in life.

A Family Like Rumblebuffin's

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Kate Taliaferro considers two important aspects of Advent as the final days of the season come to a close.

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