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What Does Bold Faith Really Mean?

Our hearts are broken. Charlie Kirk’s assassination has shaken many of us to the core. Charlie was more than a leader or a voice on a stage. He was a
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Making time for yourself as a mom interview with Hands Full author Brooke Frick

Making Time for Yourself as a Mom Isn’t Selfish—It’s Sacred

Making time for yourself as a mom often feels like breaking some invisible rule. The laundry is endless. The toddler needs another snack. Someone always needs something. Rest feels indulgent—maybe
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Overcoming Mom Guilt interview with Hands Full author Brooke Frick

Overcoming Mom Guilt When You Feel Like You’re Failing

Overcoming mom guilt is one of the hardest spiritual and emotional battles mothers fight—and it’s one few people prepare you for. Your coffee’s cold. The laundry’s loud. And that little
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Feeling forgotten by god - interview with Lindsey Bell author of Unbeaten

Feeling forgotten by God?

The silence came like a thick fog. Lindsey Bell had prayed. She had wept. She had believed. And then the loss came again. Her fourth miscarriage left her devastated and
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Trusting God's Plan, interview with Unbeaten author Lindsey Bell

Trusting God’s Plan When Life Falls Apart

It wasn’t the call Lindsey Bell expected to get. She and her husband had just learned they were pregnant again, and joy had barely begun to bloom before it was
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Why doesn't God just fix it - an interview with Lindsey Bell, author of Unbeaten

Why Doesn’t God Just Fix It? – Wrestling with God’s Silence

You know that ache in your soul that whispers, Why doesn’t God just fix it? Yeah. We do too. Sometimes life sideswipes you with a storm that leaves more questions
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When God Feels Distant: How Suffering Shapes Our Faith

Let’s be honest—suffering stinks. It’s messy and gut-wrenching, and it can leave even the most faithful wondering where God went. When the hard seasons hit—and let’s be real, they always
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What the Bible says about suffering

What the Bible says about suffering

Suffering. It’s a word we whisper in hospital waiting rooms and wrestle with behind closed doors. And when it hits close to home, all those good Sunday school answers suddenly
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Overcoming fear with faith

Overcoming Fear with Faith: Lessons from Roller Coasters and Life

I gripped the safety bar like my life depended on it. My knuckles were white, my heart was in my throat, and every inch up that steep roller coaster track
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Christian encouragement walk with God

Your Walk with God Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect!

Ever feel like you’re just not good enough at this faith thing? Like no matter how hard you try, your walk with God is constantly falling short? We’ve been there
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When God is silent

What to do when God Is Silent

You pray. You wait. You listen. Silence. It’s deafening, isn’t it? When God is silent, it can shake us to our core, leaving us questioning everything—our faith, our prayers, even
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forgiveness can save your marriage

Forgiveness can save your marriage

Every marriage faces moments of hurt. Whether it’s a harsh word, broken trust, or unmet expectations, the wounds can add up over time. When those moments pile up, it’s easy
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why strengthen your marriage Marriage Conversations by Cathy Krafve published Christian publisher by CrossRiver Media Group

Why strengthen your marriage?

Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, but it isn’t always easy. The demands of life—work, kids, and even stress—can leave couples feeling disconnected. But here’s the truth: Today, you
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Reignite emotional intimacy in your marriage

Reignite emotional intimacy in your marriage

Feeling disconnected in your marriage doesn’t have to be the end of intimacy. With intentional effort, you can reignite emotional intimacy and rediscover the closeness you once had. Cathy Krafve,
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rekindle intimacy in your marriage Marriage Conversations by Cathy Krafve released by Christian publisher CrossRiver Media

Rekindle intimacy in your marriage

Marriage often begins with excitement, shared dreams, and a deep connection. But over time, misunderstandings, busy schedules, and life’s challenges can erode that bond. If you’re asking how to rekindle
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Discover Your Identity in Christ - Uncover your Divine Design by Robin Melvin released by Christian publisher CrossRiver Media

Discover Your Identity in Christ

For years, Robin Melvin asked herself the same question many of us ask: Who am I? The question felt logical, even essential, as she tried to navigate the struggles of
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God-given identity

Uncovering Your God-Given Identity

How to See Yourself Through God’s Eyes Have you ever wondered, What is God’s purpose for me? For many Christian women, this question feels elusive, buried under the weight of
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Christian military romance Camouflage Christmas released by CrossRiver Media

Faith Under Fire: How Camouflage Christmas shows us battle-ready faith

In Camouflage Christmas, Brooke Cooper’s story sheds light on the profound struggles of military life. As an Army nurse at Officer Candidate School, Brooke faces a grueling schedule that challenges
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Operation: Camouflage Christmas

Inspiration for a military Christmas romance

For authors DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz, Operation: Camouflage Christmas isn’t just a holiday love story—it’s a tribute to the resilience, faith, and unique challenges of military life. Part
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Parenting a prodigal? Read Battle Cry - a book to help parents with prodigals by Debra McNinch published by CrossRiver Media

Parenting a Prodigal

Parenting is often described as a community effort, but when your child becomes a prodigal, it can feel like you’re walking the road alone. The isolation, shame, and fear can
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Embracing Her Inheritance modern Christian romance by Debra Butterfield published by CrossRiver Media

From Scriptural Themes to Modern Heroines: The Inspiration Behind Embracing Her Inheritance

Have you ever read a story that speaks to your soul, one that weaves together faith, family, and hidden truths? Embracing Her Inheritance by Debra L. Butterfield does just that.
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Christian murder mystery Fortunes of Death by Liisa Eyerly published by CrossRiver Media

Faith, Murder, and Mystery: A Gripping Christian Suspense Novel

At first glance, Fortunes of Death might seem like your classic murder mystery—but it’s so much more. This Christian suspense novel plunges you into the heart of ancient Ephesus, where
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Battle Cry by Debra McNinch released by Christian publisher CrossRiver Media

Overcoming Parental Guilt When Your Child is a Prodigal

Parental guilt can be a heavy burden, especially when your child takes a path that leads them away from the faith. It’s a journey filled with heartbreak, self-doubt, and a
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Christian history murder mystery

Christian history meets murder mystery

Fortunes of Death, the second book in the Secrets of Ephesus series by Liisa Eyerly, is here to satisfy your craving for a good murder mystery while taking you on
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