Have you ever competed in a race? We bet the training was hard work, but it was the only way to get the result you wanted. This is true in our spiritual lives too…and lucky for all of us, spiritual training camp starts now.

Line leader—the most coveted role in an elementary classroom. Some kids clamor to the front and others hide in the back. Truth is, we’re all leaders—from leading ourselves to our family to the people around us.

We've all messed up. But, God still values you above anything else he’s ever created.

It’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of anxious, fearful, or critical thoughts. But God created us for so much more. When we take His truths and apply them to our thoughts, we can win the daily battle in our mind.

What’s true for pizzas is also true for families—the ingredients matter. Great families are made up of healthy people. When we think about the kind of family we want to have, what ingredients are the most important?

How long did it take for you to realize your spouse wasn't perfect? Maybe it was when they put the toilet paper roll on upside down. Or they loaded the dishwasher that certain *wrong* way. Conflict is unavoidable—and it can actually make our marriages even stronger.

We all have that list—the must-haves for someone we'd consider dating. The things we hope will ensure our relationship is the real deal and not a flop. Wondering what's on our list? Here's our top 5.

You expected him to always be on time. You expected her to enjoy the outdoors as much as you. That's okay; we all have expectations in relationships. And when we navigate them well, we enjoy each other more.

You can "have it your way" when it comes to lots of things—which podcast to listen to, drive-thru to visit, or Netflix series to watch. But in your relationships, it's gotta be less about "me" and more about "we."

When Jesus rose from the grave, his light pierced through the darkness and conquered it forever. In this light, we find hope, comfort, and peace—no matter the darkness we face.