Whether you’ve been married for 50 years or 5 minutes, all of us can use a tune-up in our relationships! You may know Kristin and Danny Adams from their viral lip-sync videos, but they have so much wisdom to offer on the topic of marriage. They talked about how to find peace in any marriage, what accountability should look like, and how to introduce more fun into your life together: Their book “The Road to… … Continue reading
When someone you love experiences tragedy, it’s easy to feel helpless. While you can’t take away their pain, there are still so many ways to show that you love them. Here are 7 rules for helping a hurting friend: 1. Validate their experience It feels so basic to acknowledge that someone is in pain, but you’d be surprised how often it can go overlooked. And it doesn’t take much to validate their experience. Saying something… … Continue reading
There’s something about graduation season that makes me nostalgic. While you couldn’t pay me enough money to go back to high school, there are definitely a few things that I wish I knew back then: 1. You’re not too young As you enter the next stage of your life, there will be people who will count your youth against you. Whether it’s upperclassmen talking down to freshmen in college, or coworkers at your first real… … Continue reading
You may remember Matt from the band Sanctus Real, but what’s been going on in his life since he left the band in 2016 to focus on his family? We caught up with the Hammitts to talk about their new reality show and what it looks like to come together as a family in tough times: … Continue reading
Usually, vacation days are planned far in advance. But last week, I had to take an emergency day off. I’m not sure if it was a busier work season, the fact that we have foster puppies right now, or it was in the air, but I felt like I was going to crash and burn if I didn’t take a moment to rest. If you’re feeling self-doubt, experiencing detachment or resentment toward what you’re doing,… … Continue reading
Mother’s Day can be a surprisingly difficult holiday. While most of the world gushes about the day with flowers and cards, others are hiding the pain of infertility, mourning a loss, or wrestling through a strained relationship. For me, it’s a reminder that I’m not exactly where I’d like to be in life right now. While I was never in a rush to have kids, the plan was to start the conversation as we approached… … Continue reading
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: … Continue reading
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… … Continue reading
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… … Continue reading
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… … Continue reading
