**This article was originally published on EstherPress.com ** When love feels certain and the future looks promising, it’s easy to focus on the joy of saying “yes” and overlook the deeper conversations that shape a lifelong marriage. Before walking down the aisle, taking time to ask the right questions can help ensure your marriage begins with intention, honesty, and a shared faith-filled foundation. A good marriage is built from hard work, unwavering trust and commitment, deep love, and...

**This article was originally published on EstherPress.com ** Motherhood is one of life’s greatest joys and one of its most demanding callings. From the sleepless nights of feeding a newborn to the sleepless nights of waiting up for a teen, moms carry an incredible weight of responsibility, love, and often, worry. In the midst of endless to-do lists, emotional roller coasters, and the constant pressure to get it all right, Christian moms need encouragement, wisdom, and a reminder that...

**This article was originally published on EstherPress.com ** The weight of deciding your future can feel crushing —especially when you’re staring at a blank resume, changing your major for the third time, or wondering if you’ll ever figure out what you’re “supposed” to do with your life. When I was a college minister at a church on Belmont University’s campus, so many of my days were spent in coffee shops sitting across from students trying to navigate all the uncertainty that comes with...