Building a Family on the Foundation of God
When I was a child, my family was not built upon God but upon the world. As nice as it would’ve been to grow up with a deep…
Read more Building a Family on the Foundation of GodTag: Vivian Bricker
A Letter to the Christian Woman Who Was Destroyed by Her Parents
Many of us grow up in families where our parents do not treat us very well. We are emotionally abused; however, we are not physically abused. Due to…
Read more A Letter to the Christian Woman Who Was Destroyed by Her Parents
Can You Marry the Wrong Person?
After a rough spot in marriage, it is common to feel as though you may have married the wrong person. Once you see the way they handle conflicts…
Read more Can You Marry the Wrong Person?
The Tragedy of Realizing People Can Be Mean, Christian or Not
If we are honest, most people we come across in life are not very nice people. I first came to this conclusion when I was a young child.…
Read more The Tragedy of Realizing People Can Be Mean, Christian or Not
A Christian’s Stance on Bullying
As someone who was bullied in middle school, I am well aware of the negative effects of bullying and how it can affect a person’s mental, emotional, and…
Read more A Christian’s Stance on Bullying
A Marriage Checklist for Christians
If you are dating or engaged, thoughts about marriage are bound to pass through your mind. It’s good to ask questions about whether or not you are ready.…
Read more A Marriage Checklist for Christians
Is There Any Way to Repair a Broken Relationship?
Broken relationships are hard to manage. After a relationship has ended, it can be nearly impossible to repair. Many relationships might never be fully repaired, but complete healing…
Read more Is There Any Way to Repair a Broken Relationship?
Embracing Rejection and Learning to Let it Go
“I’m sorry, you are simply not what we are looking for.” Another letter of rejection from an organization I was applying for. Day after day, letters of rejection…
Read more Embracing Rejection and Learning to Let it Go
Practical Ways to Love Someone with PTSD
PTSD is the abbreviation for post-traumatic stress disorder. There is also another form of PTSD known as CPTSD. This stands for complex post-traumatic stress disorder. There are many…
Read more Practical Ways to Love Someone with PTSD
Debunking the Myth That All Bachelors in Their 30s and 40s Are Immature
There is a common myth that all single men in their thirties and forties are immature. While this is a common belief, it is not true. In some…
Read more Debunking the Myth That All Bachelors in Their 30s and 40s Are Immature
Can I Be Happy as a Single Christian?
There are disagreements within the Christian community over the matter of which is better—being married or being single. The Bible tells us that each is a good option…
Read more Can I Be Happy as a Single Christian?
5 Lies Women Believe about Their Roles in Marriage
Within marriage, many women believe lies about their role. Some women believe their role is not as superior to their husband’s role as well as some women believe…
Read more 5 Lies Women Believe about Their Roles in Marriage
5 Boundaries to Set with Toxic Parents
Setting boundaries with toxic parents can be very difficult; however, it is not impossible. If you struggle with toxic parents, you know how damaging their interactions can be.…
Read more 5 Boundaries to Set with Toxic Parents
The Beauty of New Friends
When we are growing up, we often think our friends from elementary school will be our best friends forever. As we get older and go to different schools,…
Read more The Beauty of New FriendsThe Importance of Being a Genuine Friend
Being a genuine friend is very important. As Christians, we should be genuine friends to others, yet we have all been around those who do not seem sincere…
Read more The Importance of Being a Genuine Friend
Why Can’t I Ever Fit In?
Many of us struggled to fit in at school, but not many of us as adults talk about not being able to fit in. Unfortunately for many of…
Read more Why Can’t I Ever Fit In?
5 Ways to Add Sunshine to Someone’s Life
All of us need a little bit of sunshine in our lives each day. Oftentimes, we think we cannot add sunshine into someone’s life unless we are also…
Read more 5 Ways to Add Sunshine to Someone’s Life
4 Signs You Are Bitter
Being bitter is something I am familiar with, more than I would like to admit. Becoming bitter and remaining bitter are extremely common in our lifetimes. Somebody does…
Read more 4 Signs You Are Bitter
6 Reasons to Leave a Narcissistic Friendship
A third reason to leave a narcissistic friendship is because they have hurt you purposefully. Friends can hurt us at times, but they don’t purposely try to hurt…
Read more 6 Reasons to Leave a Narcissistic Friendship
Why Is Love Painful Sometimes?
Love is a painful thing sometimes. While it is something beautiful, it can also be extremely painful. When we love someone, we have a special bond with them…
Read more Why Is Love Painful Sometimes?