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bethany & Kristen

The Hardest Things to Be Thankful For

The Holiday Season can be one of the happiest seasons for some of us and the most difficult seasons for others of us. Instead of allowing your circumstances to dictate your holidays, be intentional to cultivate gratitude. Be intentional to choose joy even in the midst of hardship. Be intentional to think of others even […]

To the Girl Who Feels Hopeless

Feelings of hopelessness have been on the fringe of my life these past few years. As Zack and I have traveled down an unexpected road of recurrent miscarriage and infertility, I have felt the waves of hopelessness knock at the door of my heart many times (watch our story here). For many of us, unfulfilled […]

Zack and Kristen Clark

Our Story of Infertility and Where We Are Today

Zack and Kristen open up about their 7-year journey of infertility and recurrent miscarriages. Despite their unfulfilled longings, they’re trusting that God is good and still has a plan in the midst of loss.

Are You Playing Footsie with Sexual Temptation?

His heart beat faster as he purposely walked down the dark street. It was nighttime, and nobody else was out. He knew she lived in this area. He was hoping she would come out to meet him. He glanced around to make sure no one saw him. He continued walking when she suddenly appeared in […]

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God Made You Beautiful, Despite How Ugly You Feel

Her hair was long and beautiful. It was thick and luscious. As she highlighted my hair in the salon, I couldn’t help but compliment her hair. “I just love your hair!” I said enthusiastically. I expected her to accept my compliment with satisfaction, but she didn’t. “Oh…thanks!” she said laughing out loud. “It’s actually not […]

Kristen and Bethany

Overcoming the Comparison Trap

When I, Bethany, was 19 years old, I was given a reliable old car to drive. Immediately I started comparing myself and my car to other girls with newer cars. Comparison left me feeling ungrateful and discontent.  Once I surrendered my need to measure up to others, I was able to enjoy the car that […]

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