"O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised."

Song of Solomon 8:1

Journey into the Promised Land

I am an American. I am also (mostly) proud to be an American. When I think of my homeland, I mostly consider the incredible landscapes; places so beautiful it is hard to imagine that they even exist.

Song of Solomon 8:1

The prophecies fulfilled

One thing that is important to me is keeping my promises. If I say the words 'I promise', it means that I really aim to keep it. These are not words that I wantonly throw around; if I say it, I mean i

Song of Solomon 8:1

Honoring Each other

Jonathan and David had a friendship that was bonded in love. They didn't just see each other as friends, they treated each other as if they were brothers. They were so close with each other the Bible

Holding Faith for My Brother's Recovery

My younger brother was in a serious car accident and is now in the ICU. The doctors say he has a long road ahead, and I can’t help but fear for his fu

Longing for God Amidst My Pain

Dear God, I wish I could come to You as I once did, but the scars of my past keep pulling me away. I've been through so much pain, and it has left me

Desperate for Understanding in My Blended Family

Since my husband and I remarried, things have been quite rocky. I have a daughter who is struggling to accept her new step-siblings. There are days wh