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During a Kitchen Dance Party, Foster Mom Hears Heartfelt Words: ‘I Miss My Other Daddy’

"I felt the tug on my sleeve and looked down to find him standing motionless. His mouth was moving but I couldn’t make out his words. His quiet body in the noisy room caught me off guard. I bent down to find his voice."

5 Types of Intimacy in a Healthy Marriage (Hint: 4 of Them Have Nothing to Do With Sex)

"Once intimacy begins to wane, it can become hard to get back on track. One of the keys to reconnecting is understanding that intimacy is a multifaceted thing. In fact, there are five different types of intimacy, and only when we keep all five functioning can we have marriages that feel profoundly connected."

Boy Crawls into Stranger’s Arms at Football Game— His Aunt Hunts Her Down With Powerful Facebook Post

"I don’t know who this lady is... she waved at him and he made his way up to her. I thought their interaction would be the same as last time but I was wrong. "

Sydney Stephens

My name is Sydney Stephens and I spend most of my time pouring into the things and the people I love most. My greatest joys are found in Christ, my husband, and my daughter. When I’m not being a full-time Mom, I get the wonderful opportunity to minister to my blog audience through writing and to my local community through Christian Radio. I founded my blog & shop, The Sweetly Co., in 2017 and I do my very best to use that platform to encourage and equip women to pursue a joyful life. Website: https://ssweetly.com/ Instagram: @thesydstephens @thesweetlyco_

Praying Big Prayers: 4 Ways to Pray When You Feel Small

So, you have a big dream. Maybe a miracle that you’re desperately hoping for. Something that seems completely impossible — maybe some people have...