You can always count on kids to be honest! We asked kids of all ages: "What's something your mom always does?" and, "What do you love most about your mom?" Their answers are the perfect Mother's Day present for any parent:

There are times in life where you realize that you've been a hypocrite. I've written blogs before about struggling with insecurities when it comes to my body.  I've published podcasts featuring experts that preach body positivity.  But still, I struggle. Recently, I had to face the always-daunting task of shopping for jeans. I knew I needed to go up a size and had finally come to terms with it when a saleswoman sent me into…

If you're struggling today, you're not in this alone. Depression and anxiety hit so many people, regardless of your faith, and it can be hard to know what to do when it comes. Mandisa is no stranger to that concept and has been so open and honest in sharing her story of how God helped pull her out of a season of deep depression. She joined the Holy Mess Podcast to talk all things mental…

Aaaaah, vacation. That magical time when you get to unplug and enjoy your family and some well-deserved time off. Except....if you're like me, maybe you're not the best at actually taking time off. I have a vacation coming up, and if I were honest in my "out-of-office" reply, this is how it would sound: View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bekah Eaker (@bekaheaker) Hey, I am not thankful for your email, but…

Even though his city is in the middle of a war zone, Pastor Sergey Nakul stayed to minister to the people of Kyiv, Ukraine. Here is just one of the messages of hope he's provided: For ways to pray for the conflict in Ukraine or to donate to Ukrainians through our partnership with Convoy of Hope, click here. 

Why is it that we can rant to our friends about how hard life has been, but when we go to pray, we have nothing to say? It can be uncomfortable at first--telling God that you're disappointed, or maybe, even mad at Him. If you're in that place, here are 7 songs that have helped me have some honest talks with God: 1. TobyMac - "Promised Land" And I can't ever seem to get ahead…