Lisa Appelo

Saying no to Santa isn't about being a better Christian or ruining Christmas fun. It's about removing all distractions from the true reason...

Psalm 44:6 reminds us that true victory does not come from our sword or bow, but by God's sovereign hand. Use these 6 prayers to call out to God on...

At every stage of life, there are reasons we can give for not attending church regularly. Here's why it's worth laying aside the excuses and making...

We often talk about the benefits of gratitude, but let’s look at 5 things the Bible teaches about ingratitude. Being thankful isn’t...

Cultivating an attitude of gratitude will change your life. A bold statement, but one that is backed up by science, experience, and God’s Word.

Parents have a weapon in this war. Prayer is not a last resort when we get a late-night phone call but our first opportunity to fight for them.

Hardship, at one point or another, befalls us all. But it can be hard to let people in. Let's look at 5 reasons why reasons we need friends through...

Looking for ways to make Christmas Christ-centered? Incorporate traditions help your family focus on Jesus.

Life as we knew it was shattered. Everything we’d been working for, our plans for the future and all that we hoped for our little family was gone...

As much as we want to, we can’t fix the pain for our children. But we can create a safe place for their questions.

Father’s Day forever changed for us six years ago. Just before the holiday, my husband passed away and I became a widow and single mom to our seven...

This Is Us deals with grief head on and -- surprise, surprise -- gets so much right.

May these 7 lessons help us grow our faith when we come to our next Jordan.

Why did God give her a miracle and not me? Here are 5 things we need to know when God doesn't give us the miracle we've prayed for.