Molly Parker

• 10 Ways to Lessen Stress at Christmas
  “It’s that time of year when the world falls in love. . .” croons Frank Sinatra in “The Christmas Waltz.” It’s among the first songs my family blasts on the way home from Thanksgiving dinner at...
  Tuesday, December 19, 2023
• 7 Things to Do If You Think You’re Having a Midlife Crisis
  Whether we extend a warm smile, a listening ear, or a sweet compliment—or hop on a plane to Africa to share the Good News of Jesus—God is quick to lift you out of your pit of despair...
  Thursday, November 21, 2019
• 4 Ways to Know Your Marriage Is Gospel-Centered
  What does a gospel-centered marriage look like? Consider these 4 ways to tell if the gospel is at the center of your marriage.
  Wednesday, October 16, 2019
• 10 Reasons Getting Married Young Isn’t the Worst Idea
  Rather than viewing marriage as a gift from God, it’s getting a bad rap in our culture. People talk about it like it’s the worst possible decision a couple could make. When I told my...
  Saturday, August 3, 2019
• 10 Church Trends That Turn Visitors Away
  Let’s face it: church can be a strange place for visitors, for the first-timer and old-timer, the unbeliever and believer. While no church is perfect, some have adopted trends that are hard to...
  Sunday, June 23, 2019
• 10 Ways Jesus Is a Gentle Man
  When you think about Jesus, what adjective first comes to mind? Considering who he is and what he has done (and continues to do), the question almost seems too big to answer. How do limited...
  Tuesday, March 5, 2019
• 10 Components of Romantic Chemistry
  If high school chemistry has taught us anything, it’s that science experiments have predictable outcomes. Whether the mixing of two chemicals causes a subtle reaction—or has the potential to blow...
  Monday, November 19, 2018
• 7 Reasons Christians Don't Need to Fear Public Schools
  I like public school. I like private Christian school, too, but memories from public school sure do bring a smile to my face. I grew up going to a mixture of both. My three kids grew up going to a...
  Friday, October 19, 2018
• When Passing the Offering Plate Brings Shame
  Although online giving helps with the “anonymous” factor, most churches still pass the offering plate—a visual, for-all-to-see reminder that we are called to be a generous people.
  Tuesday, September 11, 2018
• 10 Weird Animal Stories of the Bible
  If there’s one thing the Bible isn’t short on, it’s weird animal stories. Such tales include Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the whale, and Daniel in the lion’s den—well-known narratives that point to an...
  Wednesday, June 20, 2018
• 9 Good Reasons to Get a Tattoo
  Before we get too excited (or downright furious) about good reasons to get a tattoo, let’s not ignore the fact there are plenty of bad reasons. I’m not talking so much about the...
  Wednesday, February 7, 2018
• 5 Tips from Proverbs for Making (and Keeping) Friends
  When we focus on others—How are you feeling? Where did you go on vacation? What’s your favorite breakfast place?—people feel heard.
  Wednesday, September 13, 2017
• 4 Potential Pitfalls of Christian Romance Novels
  Why quibble over Christian romance novels? What dangers could possibly lurk there? They’re wholesome—a far cry from the likes of 50 Shades of Grey.
  Thursday, August 31, 2017
• Why Raising Obedient Children Isn’t the Best Pay-Off
  Should raising obedient children be a parent’s highest goal? What pay-off could possibly top that? What’s even better?
  Monday, August 28, 2017
• 10 Ways a Wife Makes Her Husband Feel Like a Failure
  When I asked the married men in my life, “In what way does your wife make you feel like a failure?” I was met with a slew of responses. Some guys pushed-up their sleeves, like they couldn’t wait to...
  Monday, August 14, 2017
• 10 Ways a Man Makes His Wife Feel Ugly without Saying a Thing
  Days before I got married, my pastor’s wife told me, “Your husband will never intentionally hurt you.” Twenty-two years later, I believe she was right—for the most part. Yet the key word is...
  Thursday, July 27, 2017