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Middle School Teacher Kept an Empty Chair in the Classroom for 53 Years to Teach Kids This One Important Lesson

At the tender age of 9 years old, Dan Gill learned a lesson he will never forget. This middle school teacher spent more than 50 years in the classroom, using an empty chair to teach his students the same lesson. 

Truck Driver Kills Pastor’s Toddler & Unborn Baby—2 Yrs Later, His Wife’s Ultrasound Reveals Unbelievable News

"The situation is a frustrating one. We don’t want to be here. We don’t like it. This is not a fun situation. We’re mad at the loss. But we know God is good and has a plan and we believe that.”

21 Heartfelt Love Songs for Him: The Ultimate Playlist to Capture Your Man’s Heart

Explore our curated list of love songs for him, perfect for dedicating to your boyfriend, crush, or husband. From classic tunes to modern hits across genres like country and R&B, find the perfect melody to express your love and make him feel cherished.

Brie Gowen

Brie Gowen is a 30-something (sliding ever closer to 40-something) wife and mother. When she’s not loving on her hubby, chasing after the toddler or playing princess with her four-year-old, she enjoys cooking, reading and writing down her thoughts to share with others. Brie is also a huge lover of Jesus. She finds immense joy in the peace a relationship with her Savior provides, and she might just tell you about it sometime. She’d love for you to check out her blog at BrieGowen.com.

What God Would Say to the Anxious Woman

"Why did God allow anxiety to return? Did I not have enough faith to fight it?! Well, I guess that’s what the devil would have me to believe, but I would rather share what the Lord spoke to my heart about it this morning."

The One Breakup Every Girl Needs to Have

"If you’re anything like me, you probably tried to end it time and time again. You’d make your mind up to break up once and for all, but then it wouldn’t happen."

What God Would Say to the Addict: “You Are Not an Addict”

"If your son is addicted to heroin, he doesn’t suddenly become “not” your son. He’s not an addict. He’s your son who has a problem with addiction."

My Husband Is Doing It Again!

"Well, he did it again. New place, same story. It’s not that I thought a new neighborhood would change his behavior, but I didn’t expect him to fall so easily into prior patterns."

An Open Letter to the Senator Who Said Nurses Play Cards All Day, From a Hangry ICU Nurse

"Good thing I’m so skinny from starvation, I thought, as I stood pinned behind an IV pole up against the wall (after 18 hours passed without ingesting a single calorie). Funny story in the elevator, though. My Respiratory Therapist hadn’t eaten lunch either."

My Husband Didn’t Come to Bed Again Last Night

"I was jolted awake to my disappointment. The side of the bed to my left was empty. In fact it was untouched. That side of the bed was still tidily made, and that told me two things. One, I really had slept like a rock. And two, my husband had not come to bed at all last night. I wasn’t surprised one bit."

The #1 Thing to Look for in a Husband (Besides Jesus). You Sitting Down for This One?

There's lots of advice out there—but you don't wanna miss this. Trust me.

Baby Screams While Mom’s in Shower—When She Jumps Out in Rage, 3 Words Stop Her Dead in Her Tracks

"I jumped out of the shower slip-sliding my way to her side before she fell from the bed. I won’t lie; I was mad..."