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  I come from a very competitive family. Board games in our house felt like high-stakes tournaments. Each of us was determined to win. Then I married someone just as competitive. I still remember playing doubles tennis together; let’s just say, things got intense if we started losing! Competition is woven into our culture. As…

I didn’t grow up in a liturgical church, so I had never heard of a Maundy Thursday service. As an adult, I’ve come to appreciate churches that thoughtfully incorporate elements of the historic Christian calendar. These rhythms and traditions add depth and meaning to the story of our faith. Maundy Thursday is one of those…

The other day, I had a patient tell me all the stress he was under.  It was significant and he wasn’t managing it well. It was overwhelming him and showing up in headaches and body tension. Like most of us, stress is a part of our lives. But it is more than an inconvenience. It…

  I was standing in line at a chain restaurant when a group of college cheerleaders walked in ahead of me. As we chatted, my college team was mentioned. When they realized my team was one of their rivals, the conversation abruptly ended. Apparently, they didn’t want to talk to the competition. Honestly, I loved…

It’s a frustration many married couples experience -how to deal with the complicated issues that arise with extended family. Yet when we marry, we inevitably inherit part of our partner’s family system. Pretending otherwise is not a strategy. Whether we acknowledge it or not, our families shape who we are. Parts of that family live…

I am in one of the periods of my life when I am waiting for something to happen. This isn’t my first go around with what appear to be a delay, but I know God is sovereign and works for my good. His timing is always the best. In the meantime, I wait. Patience doesn’t…

Every relationship, whether marriage, friendship, or family, hits rough patches. The difference between couples who grow stronger and those who drift apart often comes down to one thing: whether they address problems directly or avoid them. In clinical practice and decades of relationship research, certain themes appear repeatedly. The good news? We also have strong…

Anxiety is everywhere. Global surveys estimate that anxiety disorders affect more than 300 million people worldwide, making them the most common class of mental health conditions. In the United States alone, nearly one in five adults experiences an anxiety disorder each year. Add to that everyday stress, uncertainty, and cultural upheaval, and it’s no wonder…

We’re constantly flooded with headlines promising the “secret” to a longer life. Most of us would love not just more years, but better years, to be active, alert, and purposeful. While no one can guarantee longevity (Psalm 39:4 reminds us that God knows the number of our days), researchers have identified patterns among populations who…

Do you have a belief that is deeply held? If so, this is called a conviction. Convictions shape how we live, how we vote, how we raise our children, and how we understand right and wrong. Yet in today’s climate, expressing firm convictions often comes with a cost, especially when that conviction is rooted in…
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