Emily Mercer

I used to think I could handle everything on my own. I’m a mom of two little boys — loud, lovable, and full of energy — and I figured that with enough coffee and determination, I could do it all. But motherhood has a way of teaching you that strength isn’t found in isolation. It’s found in community. Somewhere between diaper changes, sleepless nights, and the endless cycle of “Mom, watch this!” I realized I was running on fumes. I was giving everything I had but never getting refueled. That’s...

Every year around this time, the same debate pops up in Christian circles: Should families celebrate Halloween? Is it harmless fun—or are we letting darkness creep into our homes one candy bar at a time? As a 30-year-old Christian mom raising two little ones who light up at the sight of pumpkins and superheroes, I’ve wrestled with this question myself. The truth is, I don’t want to glorify anything evil, but I also don’t want my kids to grow up thinking they have to fear a holiday—or feel...

The word submission  has become something of a dirty word in today’s world. Say it in the wrong crowd, and you’ll get eye rolls, scoffs, or maybe even a lecture about how women have “moved past that.” But as a Christian woman who believes in the authority of Scripture, I’ve come to understand that Biblical submission is not about inferiority or oppression — it’s about love, trust, and reflecting the relationship between Christ and His Church. Ephesians 5:22-24 tells us, “Wives, submit...