Keep essentials in reach with a functional open shelf. Your daily-use items have never looked so good or been so convenient.

Sweeteners are almost irresistible, but health professionals are warning us to cut back on sugars. Here’s some information that will help you make better choices.

Casual meals provide important connections for busy families. Low-stress preparation and a laid-back atmosphere offer easy opportunities to encourage those we love.

Throws are for cuddling. Toss one onto a love seat and it lands just so, an open invitation to relax.

Winter days in Colorado can be so crisp and clear you'll be moved to prayer by the magnificence of the snow-covered mountains. Come along as we visit Denver and Boulder and then hit the slopes.

The New Testament opens with four books about Jesus. Here we introduce you to two books: Mark and John. One opens at the beginning of Jesus' earthly ministry and the other reveals Jesus' divine nature in its opening verse.

As a Christian woman, artist and mother, Meg Gleason faces a daily balancing act. One moment she's using a nearly century-old letterpress to imprint her designs and the next she is feeding the kids or hoping for a moment with her husband.

These easy-to-make tech cases fold up to create a sophisticated place to store your favorite tablet.

After the Resurrected Jesus ascended, His followers set out to transform the world with His message. Their story is told in the Book of Acts—The Holy Spirit comes, the Church is born and the Gospel spreads.

After visiting Spain, Morocco and Portugal, the final days of our two-week holiday vacation were spent in the heart of Rome. Though the days were few, the memories linger and make thoughts of returning a pleasant pastime.

Hollywood has discovered the Bible, launching six big-budget movies inspired by the Christian faith. Go behind the scenes to find out about this hopefully positive trend. Plus, Life:Beautiful talks to the remarkable believer whose voice soars in our favorite movie song of this or any year.

This DIY cabinet sets the stage for the pretty things in your home.

Healthy snack is no oxymoron. Try one of these. Running low on energy? Get a boost with our protein-rich pick-me-ups. Watching your weight? Make a low-calorie option that tastes delicious.

God’s perfect design is reflected in all living things, even herbs. They are delicate yet intricate creations, pleasing to the palate and easy on the eyes. Bring God’s fragrant greenery indoors so you can benefit from the flavors, aromas and distinct beauty of herbs.

God used the theft of Everett Swanson’s winter coat in 1952 to launch a ministry reaching 1.4 million poor, needy children today. We at Life:Beautiful believe Compassion International deserves honor for the continuing pursuit of Everett’s vision.

The night before Christmas brings a flurry of activity with candlelight services, caroling and trimming the tree. It’s a good night to host a soup supper. A selection of toasty-hot soups, crudités, cookies and cocoa offered buffet-style let hosts and guests have time for fellowship.

Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with a traditional inner is an annual highlight for many Christian families. This is a time to cherish your heritage and the Lord. Set out your best: Grandma’s dishes, a favorite family recipe and an elegant lace tablecloth.

Gather together to mark New Year’s Eve by celebrating the Lord and all He has done over the past year. Celebrate Him and pray blessings over the things He will call you to do in the coming year. Together, give Him thanks for everything in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Welcome Christmas Day with a joyful brunch that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Dress the table in colorful flowers and linens. Serve an enticing fare of multigrain pancakes with maple cream cheese filling and an array of other special-event foods.

At age 94, Billy Graham is moving off a world-wide stage, where he has been a fixture since the 1950s. Life:Beautiful is pleased to honor the man by recalling some of the highlights of his notable service to the cause of Christ.

There are going to be surprises in heaven. Great evangelists, powerful church pastors and some revered Christians may find that the most magnificent crowns are set aside for humble men and women who gave their lives to prayer for others.

Photographer Robert Johnson travels the world snapping shots of God at work through missionaries. Along the way, God is teaching this journalist as much about his own life as those of others.

Explore Jerusalem with us as we search for holy sights, food and interesting shops.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the story at the heart of the Bible, at the heart of the Gospel, and at the heart of what it means to be a Christian. Read about this miraculous event in the Gospel according to Matthew. Then, in the First Letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul explains how the Christian faith rises or falls with the resurrection. These readings are from a Bible translation called "The Voice," published by Thomas Nelson. It's a modern language translation that presents scripture as story.

Over the last few years, many churches and Christian groups have helped in the fight against human trafficking and prostitution, particularly involving children. Life:Beautiful honors all who are taking up the cause, but none more than StreetlightUSA in Phoenix, where a shelter devoted to youth victims has opened.

Every new baby brings joy and happiness into the world. Friends, family and sometimes the staff of L:B magazine gather to celebrate the birth and offer gifts and love to new mothers and fathers.

Inspired by God’s natural world and a desire to capture tender moments, a young Pennsylvania artist uses her talent to illustrate books for her parents’ publishing ministry … timeless stories that teach integrity, honesty, respect, obedience and other Christian character traits.

This is the season of resurrection, a time of life beginning anew. For a Florida couple, these are not mere words. They are a road map that led them out of the Valley of the Shadow and into his light.