Travelers are drawn to Ireland by its rolling green landscapes, ancient culture, lively music and engaging inhabitants. Come with us and spend a wee bit o' time in County Cork

God had a sweet idea when he created maple sugar. Then he invited us all to enjoy.

Raising a godly child in an ungodly world can be a daunting task. But be confident—God has a plan that assures your success.

Among the rolling hills of Madison County sits a tiny cabin, lovingly handcrafted by a meticulous woodworker. Each year the cabin comes alive when he and his wife host a harvest party—a gathering of family, friends and coworkers—to give praise and thanksgiving to the Lord.

The living Word speaks life into these faith-encouraging craft projects. Use them to help bring Scripture into your work and home spaces.

What does it take to change someone's life? For children in Uganda, change occurs one foot at a time with divinely inspired, upcycled shoes.

The Ten commandments are as relevant today as they were to Moses and the Israelites when God inscribed these enduring laws into stone.

I was 11 on my first visit to Paris. My mother had a God-daughter in France, and we went back every few years. I fell in love with the City of Light and return as often as I can. Here are some of my favorite places.

Heroes of the faith are those who show courage in extreme circumstances. Such is the story of missionary Dr. Susanna Carson Rijnhart, who we honor for her pursuit of God’s calling over 100 years ago.

Sweet dreams are made of these: a bedroom and bed designed for quality sleeping, healthy habits that encourage rest and putting your trust in the Lord.

When the sun shines bright in the summer sky and the earth is bursting with life, it's a wonderful time for a Sunday picnic.

The spoken word is a powerful way to pray to our heavenly Father. There are times, though, when it soothes the soul to let our spirit pour out our deepest, most complicated or personal thoughts onto a clean sheet of paper. Writing a letter to a loving God allows you to share fears, hopes, dreams and anything else on your mind. Writing out your thoughts forces you to organize and review what you are saying in a way that is impossible when speaking.

Many Christians today feel an evil shadow spreading across the Church. A believing friend stumbles; a pastor falls. Something is desperately wrong. If that’s how you feel, consider this: Even Christian women are mistaking grey as the new white.

Capture the season as its sweet peak by including homemade fruit jam as a topping and much more. We give you canning instructions, plus recipes for a cake, cookies and other perfectly paired foods.

Old glass shelves get a practical and playful makeover.

Grill fresh veggies from the garden or farmers’ market for a dinner loaded with flavor.

Organize your clothing and accessories with these smart storage solutions for an orderly and beautiful closet space.

Fruit-and-veggie juicing is part of a healthy weight-loss diet, says Cherie Calbom, MS, author of The Juice Lady’s Turbo Diet.

You can almost hear ocean waves gently washing onto a beach when you hold one of these beautiful boxes. Embellished with shells or pearls, each can hold vacation photos, a collection of keepsakes, jewelry or notes of thanksgiving to the Lord. They make an especially thoughtful gift when filled with Bible-verse memory cards lettered by hand.

Experts say to guess a woman's age, look at her hands. Keep your hands young looking with our favorite creams. All of them contain natural ingredients such as grape, macadamia and citrus see oil, shea butter, avocado and minerals.

When it came time to go to the airport, I couldn’t resist walking to the overlook to see the Pacific Ocean far below. It was the last day of a brief getaway taken after a seriously long winter. I was seeking God’s direction for the next issue of Life:Beautiful. But spring hadn’t come when promised and I felt as bland as the days had been. I wanted my high energy and my joie de vivre to return. I had been hoping that inspiration would arrive during my 72 hours on the California coast.

You may be recently married, your incomes may have changed or maybe you simply want to reorder the books. Here's help creating a sensible household budget.

Holiday giving and family budgeting.

Escape to a family camp this summer and return home enriched by the experience. It may very well strengthen your bonds to each other and to the Lord.

The story of Noah afloat with all those animals has delighted children for thousands of years. But there is a deeper, richer story for all of us about obedience to God.

The trials of life sometimes seem to crash down on us like an avalanche. Emotional, financial, physical and spiritual problems take their toll.There’s only one way out, one door to go through. Cry out for the Lord. It was that way for Sandi Hixson. Her story is offered to honor all those who allow the light of God’s Word to guide their paths in difficult times.

Theologians may debate the existence of miracles, but for Texas couple Cody and Cheri Clemmons, the Truth has spiritual and physical power to set the lost free.

Any way you toss them, salads are one of spring’s finest fleeting pleasures. Savor tender lettuces and fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables in these creative combos.