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Mother of 3 Loses Her Life While Trying to Save 10-Year-Old Son From Drowning

A family hike in New Hampshire turned tragic last week when a 10-year-old boy slipped into the Pemigewasset River in the White Mountain National Forest. His mother, 44-year-old Melissa Bagley died trying to save him.

Harrowing Rescue Shows Kayaker Saving a 6-Year-Old Boy Left Floating Alone in River

A kayaker’s rescue of a 6-year-old boy is going viral after the boy was found alone, being pulled by the current on the St. Louis River in Minnesota. David Jones Jr. is being hailed a hero after saving the little boy whose father left him abandoned in the river's cold water.

32 Creative Proposal Ideas to Make Your Engagement Unforgettable

Discover 32 unique and creative proposal ideas to ensure your engagement moment is as special as your love story. From breathtaking adventures to intimate home proposals, find the perfect way to pop the question and start your journey together.

Michelle Lindsey

Michelle Lindsey is a Jesus-loving wife of more than two decades and a homeschooling mom of four who blogs about what happens when romance meets reality (with her adult daughter!) at Nitty Gritty Love. You can find more Nitty Gritty Love on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

3 Ways to Keep Porn Out of Your House & AWAY From Your Kids

How are you planning to protect your kids from something that can be privately accessed in seconds?

3 Reasons Why Struggling in Marriage Is a Good Thing

"So next time you’re experiencing tremendous struggles in your marriage, remember that it’s not pointless."

6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Give Up on Your Marriage

Here are 6 instances in which the Bible calls us not to give up:

5 Ways Your Husband Needs to Be Encouraged (That He Probably Won’t Tell You)

"Even the smallest effort on our part can reap huge rewards in our marriages."

3 Ways to Fight Fair in Marriage

"I like to remind myself that if we are fighting, we are at least still caring about the marriage... So how do we communicate kinder, even when we feel upset?"

The 3 Biggest Lies Wives Believe

"You are going to fail your family, so try not to beat yourself up so much."

To the Mom Who Hates Her Reflection in the Mirror

"I stood in front of my mirror the other day and thought, 'Surely that is not me!' I hoped it was just bad lighting or something. I definitely wasn’t too pleased..."