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Have you been wronged? Most of us have. And if we’re honest, many of us replay the offense, wishing the other person would “get what’s coming.” Yet clinging to a grudge costs far more than it pays. A cautionary tale: Herodias’s grudge: Mark 6:17‑29 recounts how Herodias—angry that John the Baptist had condemned her unlawful marriage to Herod Antipas—“nursed a…

Bill and Ann are locked in a cycle. One holds tightly to past hurts, while the other plans their next escape—emotionally or verbally. In the heat of conflict, neither stops to ask, “Is this response righteous?” Or, “Does this reflect Christ in me?” Let’s be honest: complaining, criticizing, or making demands are not fruits of the Spirit. And…

Male friendships—man to man—weren’t something I had given much thought to until a morning radio show invited me to speak on the topic. It sparked a meaningful conversation with my husband. We started asking, Why do so many men today lack close male friendships? His insights, along with some research, revealed a concerning trend—and an important opportunity.…

When someone you care about struggles with depression, it’s natural to want to help. You might feel uncomfortable with their sadness and want to say something encouraging. But well-meaning words can sometimes do more harm than good. Depression is not a character flaw or a spiritual weakness—it’s a real and often a debilitating condition. Scripture…
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