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Finding God’s Grace in a Blended Family

Malisa Jannette

God’s grace in a blended family shows up in many ways—fostering forgiveness, encouraging communication, and building unity. Blending Isn’t Instant I remember five years ago, when our family “blended” into...

Culture

presents with pinecones and christmas lights

Mary Anne Busse

What Is Christmas?

It seems to me that lately, Christmas is busy and chaotic and there’s never enough time to get everything done. I’m a single mom to Emma, a freshman in...

Culture

Vince Skowronek

Pennies From Heaven

How many times have you looked down on the ground and seen a penny, nickel or even a dime and not picked it up? Well, after this year, I will...

Personal Stories

Izzie Foltran

Where I Found Joy & You Can Too

It was my senior year and I was excited for it. I had so many things to look forward to: amazing friends, my final year at my homeschool co-op, preparing...

Kids & Family

Lindsay Gagliano

Free Fall Family Activities

As you move out of summer mode: vacations, sports clinics and day camps, and into fall, it’s a great time to introduce new activities and routines for you and your...

Kids & Family

college building with people hanging out

Lisa Jansen

5 Tips For Sending Your Child Off To College

The day was here before I knew it. As the clock blinked 7 am, and the sun peeked through my window, I heard my son’s footsteps in the hallway— he...

Church Happenings

Shepherd's Gate Church

Love In Action

Love is one of the strongest human emotions in existence. We all need it, feel it, and can give it to others. But what’s the truest form of love? When you...

Kids & Family

Jenny Foltran

This Mom Runs On Tea & Jesus

Let’s face it moms, life as a mom is challenging, refining and also very humbling. Never have I experienced frustration, fear, and exhaustion, more than in my role as a...

Personal Stories

Carolynn Blair

Watch Church Online

During the height of the pandemic, I decided to “attend” a church online. I was familiar with Shepherd’s Gate from attending a Bible Study there and decided to “tune in”...

Personal Stories

Ashley Lorano

Love Worth Finding

I’m not sure where you are on your journey of love, but I can tell you that love is out there and it’s worth finding. Whether you are in a...

Culture

small boy holding up his hand to say stop

Kathy Maitland

How to Stop Human Trafficking

In 2013 I began my journey of leading a small grass roots organization, the Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP), toward tackling what many say is the biggest humanitarian crisis of our...

Culture

pad of paper that says new year 2022 resolution

Mary Anne Busse

Why New Year’s Resolutions Never Work

I resolve to _____________. You fill in the blank. Can’t decide? I’ll make it an easy multiple choice for you: Lose weight Start exercising at least 4 times a week ...

Kids & Family