How not to hate your weight…
by Barb Roose When I wake up in the morning, one of the first things that I do is a 101-point body inspection. First, I survey the landscape of my face, hair, and neck to see if any new lines, spots, wrinkles or unwanted hair has appeared in places where they should...
Do you hate wearing a swimsuit?
A challenge that just might change how you feel this summer when you’re wearing a swimsuit… by Barb Roose A few weeks ago, I went shopping to replace my swim top. I have a great swim skirt, but I’ve had bad luck with swim tops. I scoured the rack for...
How to Be Friends Again After Fighting- Natalie Chambers Snapp
So, you and you friend have gotten into a fight. What now? A few years ago, I hurt a friend. It wasn’t on purpose. There was a conflict between my friend and another person. I thought that I was being helpful – a bridge-builder per se. I stuck my nosy...
Finding Heart Sisters – Natalie Snapp
ANNOUNCEMENT! CONGRATULATIONS TO TINA WARREN – SHE WINS A COPY OF NATALIE’S BECOMING HEART SISTERS BIBLE STUDY! What is it with women and friendships? As much as we know that we need good girlfriends, we can’t seem to stop ourselves from friendship...
Finding Inspiration – Catherine West
Last week, it rained for several days straight in my little corner of the world. It rained enough that I regretted passing up that fabulous pair of rainboots that I saw at the store. My soggy sneakers held up just fine… Since we experience all four seasons in my...
Pushing Through: Letting Go of Insecurity – Catherine West
Do you ever battle insecurity? We all do! Even if usually you feel like Confident Connie on a good hair day, there are times when our inner critic pipes up and whispers, “You’ll never pull that off.” Some of us grew up in homes hearing...
God, Why Am I Still Depressed? (Part 2) – Melissa Maimone
Oh my, goodness! Last week, I shared my story about a year-long battle with depression as well as a powerful podcast interview with my friend, Melissa Maimone. Boy, did I hear from you! I’ve gotten more notes and messages about this podcast than any...
God, Why Am I Still Depressed? – Melissa Maimone
“I had no idea that my life would look this.” Melissa Maimone is a Christian speaker and author. When you meet her, the first thing you’ll notice is her bright smile and warmth. Yet, Melissa has struggled with major depression for most of her...
Fighting for Human Trafficking Victims – Merrie Karimov
My first exposure to human trafficking came in 2010 when I walked by a wooden shipping crate and saw a young girl huddled inside. She was tucked into a corner of the small crate wearing a t-shirt and pair of shorts. Her head tucked into her knees with long, dark hair...
No More People-Pleasing – Merrie Karimov
Do you find it hard to say “no” when someone asks you to do something that you don’t want to do? Do you feel a driving need to keep the peace, even if it means that you have to stuff your real feelings and keep silent? For many...

