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Doing Life Together

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Is it? For many families, the holidays bring joy, traditions, good food, and time together. But for just as many, this season is also filled with tension, old hurts, and stress that simmers beneath the surface. A recent survey found that two in five people consider family…

There are plenty of reasons joy may feel out of reach this holiday season. But that doesn’t have to be the story we tell ourselves. Christmas is a time to remember hope. Christ entered our world in the humblest of settings to bring redemption and new life. His story begins in a manger and leads…

  I’ve noticed a disturbing trend this holiday season: people are being encouraged to avoid their families if they disagree politically. Some are skipping family gatherings entirely, and this withdrawal is even being praised as healthy. I believe this is deeply misguided, and here’s why. Political figures come and go, but your family is a…

Be Grateful! Give Thanks

  Sarah stood in her kitchen the morning after her office holiday party, staring at the leftover pecan pie. “I was doing so well,” she thought, remembering the stuffing, the gravy, and the two slices of pumpkin pie she happily devoured on Thanksgiving. Now Christmas gatherings were beginning, cookie exchanges were popping up on the calendar, and…

Lisa recently ended her second serious relationship, frustrated and confused. “Why do I keep choosing partners who aren’t good for me?” she wondered. Her therapist encouraged her to explore her attachment style—something shaped long before adulthood. Lisa was surprised. What does childhood have to do with my dating life now? Attachment style refers to patterns of relating to…

Stress is part of everyday life. Whether it’s related to relationships, finances, health, or work, stress represents the body’s natural response to challenges, change, and demands. In small doses, it can be helpful, motivating you to solve problems, stay focused, or persevere through difficult times. However, when stress becomes frequent or chronic, it can take…

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Every day, we’re grateful for the freedoms that our military men and women protect. But on Veterans Day in particular, we pause as a nation to honor their service in a special way. Happy Veterans Day. Let’s make it a point not just to say “thank you,” but to truly show our appreciation. Whenever you see a…

  A recent survey by the American Bible Society paints a sobering picture: though the Bible remains one of the most familiar books in America, the depth of trust in its accuracy and relevance is slipping. The 2021 ABS/Barna Group research (reported by ABS) found that fewer than half of American adults held what the study…

Scrolling through X (formerly Twitter) can feel like walking through a storm of anger. The endless stream of posts filled with hate, outrage, and violence is overwhelming. Very little feels uplifting or encouraging anymore. It’s not just disheartening—it’s deeply concerning. Proverbs 10:12 says, “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” Sadly, that’s exactly what we’re witnessing.…
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