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As Valentine’s Day approaches, our culture is quick to focus on romance. You know, all the familiar ways to express love—flowers, chocolates, grand gestures, and declarations of love in all kinds of ways. But before we rush toward celebrating love, it’s worth pausing to reflect on how we love and where our love comes from.…

At one point in my career, I had special clearance to work with Navy SEALs and heard firsthand what is involved in their training. It was fascinating to listen to their mindset. I deeply appreciate the service and sacrifice they give for our country. It is not an easy job and requires extraordinary mental toughness.…

What’s Fueling Gen Z Anxiety? The other day, I had an interesting and confirming experience talking to a Gen Z at the Geek Squad counter in a local store. He was a bit timid, on earphones listening to music while he “worked.” Since he was bored and no one else was at the counter waiting…

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Spiritual abuse is a painful and often misunderstood form of harm; yet more people are bravely coming forward to share their stories. As difficult as this topic is, it’s essential to talk about it openly. Spiritual abuse can deeply wound a person’s soul, distort their understanding of God, and even drive them away from the…

Bipolar depression is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, in part because the word bipolar is often misused in everyday language. People casually describe someone as “so bipolar” when they mean moody, unpredictable, or quick to change their mind. That stereotype is inaccurate and harmful. Bipolar depression is not about normal mood changes. It is…

Imagine someone who desperately wants to change careers because they feel called to do more meaningful work. Every time an opportunity appears, fear steps in: What if I fail? What if I disappoint others? What if I can’t handle it? Months turn into years, and nothing changes. Fear, not faith or purpose, has quietly taken the driver’s…

This was Rick’s story. A comment made years ago still comes to mind. It was uninvited and unhelpful. It surfaced during an unrelated conversation, and it bothers me to this day. Nothing outwardly dramatic happened, but internally there is tension, defensiveness, and distance. The moment has passed, but the emotion has not. I still feel…

Every once in a while I see a trend that is disturbing. This is one I became aware of through my dermatology medical news. It is so concerning that the government of France is raising a red flag on this social media trend that involves promoting unprotected sun exposure. With vacations to warm climates and…

I’ve had a dog most of my adult life. Dogs are called “man’s best friend” for a reason, but the benefits go far beyond companionship. They promote emotional and physical well-being in ways we often don’t notice until we look back and realize how much better life feels with them around. They impact our life-satisfaction.…

   Emily wakes up every morning replaying a mistake she made years ago. She apologized. She repented. She even made amends where she could. Yet she still feels the weight of it pressing on her chest, shaping her decisions, her confidence, and her joy. Though she believes in Christ, guilt, not grace, has quietly become…
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