We recently made a decision in our family that I believe will pay dividends in the future. The trouble is that it may
5 Fears That Should Not Stop You From Having Kids
When I was in college, I would have never thought of myself as a future mother. Children seemed like such an
What New Parents Need to Know
Being new parents can be scary. Everyone is giving you advice and you're not sure where to turn. It's okay. That's
We Can’t Save Our Kids
I grew up scared into saying a prayer of salvation. I definitely didn’t want to go to hell, so I accepted an invitation
Are We Tearing Down Our Own Houses?
Imagine you’re looking at a beautiful house, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. As you admire its angles and
Thanksgiving, Grief, and the Presence of God
Five years ago this month, I lost my 29 year old brother to a drug overdose. The moment I heard the devastating news
Adopted Kids Don’t Like Spinach Either
In this excerpt from the Ordinary Bible study, author and pastor, Tony Merida, tells a heart-warming story of when he
Remember We Are Family
Many people are shocked when they learn I’m of Mexican descent. I recall during a panel discussion at a church in the
Family Is the Key to Finishing Well
I just turned 39 years old in August. Yet, for some reason, the message God is giving to me in my 40th year on the earth