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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!”

Shelly Calcagno

Shelly loves to write, speak, blogs regularly and has published a children's book, Tini's Tangles. Shelly has written and produced several animated series for children, as well as family and children’s curriculum. Shelly previously co-hosted on 100 Huntley Street – Canada’s longest running daytime talk show where she produced lifestyle and faith segments.  She currently is a Family Ministry Pastor in the Niagara Region of Canada. Shelly loves being creative and taking on DIY projects, especially if they involve mason jars and chalkboard paint! Shelly is married and has two awesome teenagers. You can find her writing at www.ShellyCalcagno.com.

How Marie Kondo Inspired Me to Clean the Closet, and Then Work on my Heart

Marie got me thinking beyond shelves and cupboards about what sparks joy in my own life, and reflecting on what I need to say good-bye to. We can all be honest and admit that there are things that take up valuable room in our hearts and block anything else from coming in.