In today’s world, “gaslighting” has become a buzzword, often thrown around in conversations about toxic relationships. Yet, despite its frequent use, many still struggle to grasp its […]
Jessica felt a tight knot form in her stomach as she stared at the text message on her phone. Just moments before, she had sent what she […]
You may have heard someone say, “We bicker a lot, but we really love each other.” Of those two statements in that sentence, the greater truth is […]
You may have heard the saying that there are no perfect churches (there aren’t), but if you actually found one the minute you joined it would become […]
God has created all of us with a need for other people — we need relationships. A somewhat dark example of that need was the focus of […]
You’ve done something terrible. In fact, you believe it’s just about the worst thing you’ve done in your life. But, only from the grace of God, long […]
Like me, you’ve probably known some people who have an uncanny (and perhaps a little annoying) ability to quote, with perfect accuracy, lines from movies. You may […]
Jake (not his real name) is about 40 years old, but his developmental disabilities have left him with the mind of a child. Jake is kind, friendly, […]
Tucked away in the Old Testament book of Amos is a profound question with a powerful implication for any kind of relationship. The question comprises the single-sentence […]
Personal opinion has been elevated to such a vaulted idol status in our time that it’s common to enter into engagements with other people expecting to disagree […]