When life feels unfair, God’s truth remains. Discover how Psalm 73 shifts our focus from worldly struggles to eternal peace in Him. When Life Feels Unfair I don’t like unfairness. If you are a member of my family reading that sentence, you are most likely doubled over in laughter and thinking that it must be one of the greatest understatements of all time. Whether it’s fiction or reality, I really struggle with situations where someone is being treated unfairly, at least according to my definition of fairness. I’m especially incensed when reading or watching a mystery series and you KNOW who ..read more

Discover 6 books to inspire a love for God in you and your kids! From devotionals to habit-builders, make faith fun and simple for the whole family. Talking to kids about faith can feel like walking a tightrope—how do you explain something so big, so personal, in a way that clicks for them? Every parent wants to pass along values that matter, but finding the right words or moments to connect can be tricky. Whether it’s answering their big questions (“Why can’t we see God?”), weaving faith into everyday routines, or just creating space for meaningful conversations, it’s a journey that takes pa ..read more

Curious how to let God work while you rest? Uncover the surprising perks of Sabbath rest to conquer overwhelm in this eye-opening read. Every seasoned parent and childcare worker knows that moment when a toddler needs a nap. That kid is having a great time but then, with no provocation, begins whining and getting unreasonable before falling onto the floor. Once the kid crosses the line over to cranky, there is no such thing as a rational conversation. The only solution is rest. The Only Solution Is Rest We may have jobs, driver’s licenses, and homes, but we aren’t much different from toddlers ..read more

Parenting teens doesn’t have to be dreaded. Step into these years with faith, love, and confidence that God is at work in their hearts. Mamas, look around you at those children pulling on your leg 24/7.  Yes, I know you’re just trying to make it through the day without anyone eating a penny or bonking their head on the coffee table. But someday, you’ll blink, and those children will look you straight in the eye, and you’ll have a teenager standing before you.  I know you’ve probably heard someone warn, “Oh, just wait until the teen years!”, but I don’t want you to dread this small w ..read more

When your marriage feels stuck in a rut, take a step back and do a little reassessing so you can do some refreshing. How is your marriage doing? Are you struggling, stuck, or bored? Restless or dissatisfied?  If we are honest, we have all felt these emotions at different times. It’s normal. We are, after all, just two sinful people trying to become one.  We know that marriage takes work and continual refreshing. But it’s easy to get lazy in marriage and begin to drift apart. We don’t want that to happen. Instead, we must determine to refresh our relationship continually. I’ve realiz ..read more

If you need some Christian fiction reads this Valentine’s Day, here is a great list to choose from. Read one or read them all! Dive into these pages of Christian fiction romance reads for Valentine’s Day—and all year long! Love is in the air and your next heartwarming romantic novel is a click away. Choose which one (or more) will be your next read.  Marriage of convenience Pre-World War I International setting  Historical romance  Journey to Ireland  Sweet faith storyline Scottish romance  Marriage of convenience  Colonial era Western setting Treasure hun ..read more

Do you ever try to keep difficult emotions hidden—even from yourself?  Our emotions are a gift from God, and it is good for us to feel them. Just saying out loud how we’re feeling can be very freeing. When I was acting joyful, I was allowing myself to experience only one emotion, which had me seeing the world in black and white. But when I allowed in other emotions such as sadness, anger, and disappointment, I was able to view the world in color. Express Your Feelings For the first twenty years of my Christian walk, I pushed down difficult emotions, believing they were incompatible with ..read more

Discover the transformative power of prayer to restore hope, connection, and unity to a stronger marriage. Living in a difficult marriage can steal your joy. What you once envisioned didn’t quite play out the way you hoped. You are not alone in this, but you may feel isolated because you’re unsure what to do. While some couples seem to mesh seamlessly, that is not the story for everyone. Marriage was created to be a blessing, but sometimes there are struggles you can’t seem to get through. This can put a strain on the whole marriage. Having conversations doesn’t seem to help and in fact, mayb ..read more

Today C31 is delighted to share a special guest post from beloved bestselling author Ann Voskamp. Before Ann begins, she invites you to read all of John 8:1–11. You are not condemned. Discover how Jesus’ words to an accused woman reveal His tender love and life-changing grace. Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” (John 8:10-11 NIV) You are not condemned. It reverberates off the walls of the deepest pits, straight across the universe ..read more

Building and keeping the kind of belonging found in a strong community is not complicated, but it does have to be intentional! Intentional & Strong Community The good news is that very small things can keep a sense of healthy belonging growing in these kinds of relationships. Even a low investment can build a stronger network into your life if you simply make the shift to intention.  A strong community can feel like it just “happens” because of our relational makeup, but you can also grow and strengthen it on purpose. Goodness knows I’m no authority on how to do this, but I can certa ..read more