by Barb Roose | Nov 26, 2017 | Christian Living/Discipleship
At midnight on the day after Thanksgiving, my oldest daughter sailed down the stairs with her iPod on full blast with Christmas music. “It’s finally time!” she proclaimed. In my house, all Christmas music is banned until the day after Thanksgiving. I don’t have...
by Barb Roose | Apr 13, 2017 | Better Together Podcast
“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...
by Barb Roose | Jul 6, 2015 | Christian Living/Discipleship, Women's Topics
Three years ago if you asked me what chronic illness was, I would have replied with something along the lines of, “I don’t know, but it sounds pretty terrible.” For the first 18 years of my life, I enjoyed a blissfully healthy existence. Every now and then I would get...
by Barb Roose | Jun 29, 2015 | Christian Living/Discipleship
Congrats, Pixar. You made me cry during another one of your movies. Again. My hubby, two younger daughter and I went to see “Inside Out” a few days ago. Imagine my annoyance when I had to reach for a tissue. It’s a cartoon for goodness’ sake!...
by Barb Roose | Nov 10, 2014 | Christian Living/Discipleship
How do you feel when other people celebrate the good things happening in their lives? Do you celebrate wholeheartedly with them or are you a teensy-bit envious because their lives always seem sunny-side up? Yesterday, I went to see the movie “Alexander and the...
