What if what feels like an ending is really the beginning of something new? After years of giving to family, work, and others, perhaps this is the season to replenish yourself, have some fun again, and discover what God has planned for the road ahead.
Month: August 2026
What Kind of Cruise Is Right for You?
In 2025, my sister Lauren and her husband took one of their sons, his wife, and their two children on a Disney cruise. Lauren later wrote about the experience for Best-Life Project in Is a Disney Cruise for You? Her grandchildren were six and ten—just about the perfect ages to be swept up in Disney…
After “The Year From Hell”
What happens when one hard thing after another leaves you wondering if life will ever feel normal again? Laura Petherbridge looks back at her own “year from hell” and what she discovered on the other side of the storm.
Are You Protecting Yourself More Than You’re Loving Your Husband?
Over time, disappointment and unmet expectations can teach us to protect our hearts—even in a loving marriage. Monette Sedberry explores the emotional armor we may not realize we’re wearing and what can happen when we choose openness, vulnerability, and connection again.
Aging Gracefully
What if your greatest influence isn’t behind you—but still ahead? In “Aging Gracefully,” Dr. Michelle Bengtson explores what Scripture says about growing older with purpose, wisdom, and joy.
Parched…or Thriving?
When summer heat leaves our gardens wilted, we’re reminded how quickly living things need refreshment. In this thoughtful reflection, Candy Arrington explores the kinds of nourishment that help us thrive—encouragement, friendship, growth, peace, and the life-giving presence of God.





