“It wasn’t supposed to be this way.” In marriage, we struggle in the tension between hopeful ideals and the very real hurts we feel as husbands and wives.…
Read more 5 Hard Facts of Marriage and How to Face ThemWhen you think of hospitality, what comes to mind? For me, I think of inviting people into my home and creating a space for them to feel loved…
Read more How Can We Practice Biblical Hospitality?We conquer leadership insecurities by preparing ourselves. Spiritual preparation involves a consciously, regularly, deliberately focused study of the Word of God. Paul, in 2 Timothy 2:15, wrote to…
Read more 4 Ways to Overcome Insecurities about Being the Spiritual Leader of Your HomeTrust us. We get it. Someone talks about you behind your back or lies to your face. It makes you mad. You want to vent, but you don’t…
Read more 5 Things Christians Need to Stop Saying on FacebookBy single-handedly severing the communication cord, ghosting prevents any attempts at reconciliation. This is unfortunate because many conflicts end up shattering hearts simply because the responsible parties never…
Read more 8 Reasons Ghosting Is UngodlyAs a Christian teenager in the 1980s, I had an eyewitness account of the rise of the purity culture. From seventh to ninth grade, I attended a Baptist…
Read more What Can Men Do to Help Eliminate Toxic Purity Culture?Continuing on from how can I be grateful in a season of grief, we now reflect upon the question of why I should be grateful in a season…
Read more Why Should I Be Grateful in a Season of Grief? Grief Mini-series, Part 2Grief is difficult. The ever-gnawing pain at your heart, the deep emptiness, and the never-ending tears that fall from your eyes are present throughout grief. If you have…
Read more How Can I Be Grateful in a Season of Grief? Grief Mini-series, Part 1In addition to having a plan and purpose for each of our lives, he is also wired each one of us with spiritual gifts. These spiritual gifts can…
Read more 5 Signs a Couple Is Called into Missions WorkThe Bible speaks very highly of wisdom. King Solomon sought it above all other things. But what exactly is wisdom? For the longest time, I thought wisdom was…
Read more The Wisdom of Women, an Interview with My GrandmotherWhether we like it or not, social media has come to stay. And more importantly, it has become an integral part of our daily lives, providing various benefits…
Read more How Social Media Impacts Christian Marriages, for Better or WorseDismissed. Disregarded. Cast aside. These experiences sideline us from life and rob us of peace in our relationships. Words cut. Actions pierce. They steal life from us, yet…
Read more How Reframing Rejection Heals Our HeartsThis sweet viral video shows a lonely grandpa asking his granddaughter over for a sleepover and the plans that they end up making for the night. Megan Elizabeth…
Read more Lonely Grandpa Sends Tear-Jerking Text to His Granddaughter Asking Her to SleepoverSometimes we forget the early adventure of discovery in marriage—the “wow” factor when we want to know more and more about our partner and experience life together in…
Read more 10 Ways to Murder Your MarriageThe simplest definition of legacy is something that is passed on. And as grandparents, we have the opportunity to pass on all kinds of things to our grandchildren.…
Read more A Legacy Worth Passing Down to Your Grandkids: Your FaithDoctor Henry Cloud and Doctor John Townsend wrote a book called Boundaries. In it, they help Christians understand that boundaries are a biblical and necessary way of living.…
Read more 5 Practical Ways to Set BoundariesI have seen firsthand how hurt and resentment can tear apart relationships, leaving lasting scars and pain. But I have also witnessed the healing and restoration that forgiveness…
Read more From Hurt to Healing: Mending and Strengthening Your MarriageOne of my favorite aspects of being part of an active church is the fellowship that we experience when we get together. And, if I am honest, during…
Read more How Can the Church Be More Like a Family?A divorce is a life-altering event that can leave you feeling lost, lonely, and emotionally drained. It can be a difficult and painful experience, causing confusion, anger, sadness,…
Read more Finding Peace After the Storm: Divorce, Healing, and RestorationHave you ever heard a new phrase, song, or saying for the first time, and then you start hearing it everywhere over the course of the next few…
Read more How Your Thoughts Might Be Sabotaging Your Relationships
