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When Church Stops Feeling Like Home: Finding Belonging in Midlife Faith

For many women in midlife, church has long been...

They Said His “Southern Accent” Made Him Sound “Unintelligent”–So He Apologizes with a Southern Flare

Chad Prather responds to haters with a smile and some sarcastic love--y'all are fixin' to love it!

This Is What I Wish You Would Say When Your Child Points at My Daughter

As we enter the playground area, your child immediately points to mine, calling loudly “Mom, look at HER!”

Kimberli Lira

Kimberli Lira is a mom of two and a recent widow after her husband's courageous 2-year battle with cancer. She blogs about their fight & faith in God at Peace In the Midst of the Storm. Learn more about her family's journey on their Facebook page, Prayers for Mel.

Why the Church Doesn’t Need Any More Starbucks

"At 7:24 the doctors declared him dead. And as I lay next to my children at night listening to my daughter sob uncontrollably because she misses her dad so much, I am not thinking about the trendiness of a church."