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December 2025 On the Side: Searching for the Light
In seasons of both joy and struggle, we don’t have to strain to find hope—because the steady, unconditional light of Jesus shines on us no matter how dark the road feels. Keep reading….
November 2025 On The Side: Where is Home Sweet Home?
We’ve moved twice in the last year. The first move was the biggest and involved selling our home of almost 20 years and renting a house closer to where my doctor-husband works…
October 2025 On the Side: Comfort for Comfort
“I don’t want to do tomorrow,” I quietly admitted.
It was the night before our daughter’s surgery. With four kids, we’d somehow managed to avoid the operating room for the last 18 years. But not this time…
September 2025 On the Side: A Wilderness of Mirrors
In a world full of distorted mirrors and false identities, Laura Thomas reminds us to silence the noise and see ourselves clearly through God’s truth—created in His image, loved, and purposed for the life He’s given us.
August 2025 Announcements
August 2025 Announcements: Two new chapters, Northeast Regional Conference and Side By Side Prayer Hour
August 2025 On The Side: Team Effort
Dawn Mast offers a heartfelt reminder of the power of spousal support and prayer in the demanding journey of medical life.
July 2025 Announcements
July 2025 Announcements: Note from Rebecca, Introducing Bekah Baglio, Happy Independence Day!
July 2025 On The Side: Bad Wiring
When a power outage at the pool house reveals more than faulty wiring, Carol M. Shrader reflects on the state of our inner lives—reminding us that no amount of outward polish can replace the quiet strength of a heart rooted in God.
June 2025 Announcements
June 2025 Announcements: Executive Team Interest, Surrendering Like Sarah, Connect with us on Social Media
June 2025 On The Side: Work Hard and Let Go
In this season of early harvests and hopeful transitions, Shelly Wyrick invites us to embrace the tension of working hard and letting go—trusting the God who grows the seeds we plant, even when we can’t yet see the fruit.
May 2025 Announcements
May 2025 Announcements: Praying Over NatCon, Surrendering Like Sarah Podcast, Two New Chapters, Congrats to Graduates!
May 2025 On The Side: When More Than Your Brakes Need Work
When the demands of medical life threaten to harden our hearts, Carol Mason Shrader reminds us how a shift in perspective—from grumbling to gratitude—can rekindle compassion and help us shine in our roles as wives, mothers, and followers of Christ.
April 2025 Announcements
April 2025 Announcements: It’s Not Too Late for NatCon2025; Easter Message from Rebecca; International Spotlight
April 2025 On the Side: Fragrance
Our actions and attitudes, like the fragrance of Christ, are noticed by others. Whether in moments of ease or stress, we are called to reflect His love and grace, especially in our marriages, as a testimony to the world.
March 2025 Announcements
March 2025 Announcements: Heart to Heart, Deadline for Special Gift at NatCon, Match Day and Dr’s Day are coming!
March 2025 On the Side: Not A "Just"
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to speak to about 500 women. It was a day full of worship music, a stage artist, plenty of vendors and a prayer room where each of the ladies in attendance were given a name of God (ELROI, JEHOVAH, IMMANUEL etc…)…