Some people believe that all humans are the same. But Scripture disagrees. We are equal in value,but not identical in purpose. “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.”— Romans 12:6 Some are built to lead nations. Some are built to build families. Some are built to heal wounds. And … More Built Different: Why God Designs Some of Us for the Broken
We live in a world that loves to freeze people in their worst mistakes. One bad choice, one broken season, one moment of weakness, and suddenly that becomes their identity forever.But I’ve lived long enough, and changed enough myself, to know this truth: **People are not defined by what they were. They are defined by … More The Power of Second Chances: Why We Shouldn’t Judge People by Their Worst Moments
There’s a quiet truth about relationships most people never talk about: Two people can love each other in completely different ways… and still find a way forward. Not because it’s easy. Not because everything is perfectly aligned. But because mature love recognizes something most modern culture doesn’t: **Love isn’t always about matching capacities, sometimes it’s … More When Two People Love Differently, and Why It Doesn’t Have to Mean the End
Most people don’t realize that long before someone reaches a breaking point, a thousand smaller moments have been quietly chipping away at them. People rarely die inside because of one event. You fade because of the long list of things you were never meant to carry alone. For many, the first and heaviest weight is … More The Day You Die and Learn to Live
For some people, peace doesn’t feel safe, it feels unfamiliar.After years of living in instability, the quiet can be unsettling. When life has conditioned someone to equate love with chaos, calmness doesn’t register as love at all. It feels like a trap. The Cycle of Projection In psychology, this is often called projection, the mind’s … More When Chaos Feels Like Home
Sometimes life has a way of circling back when you least expect it. You’re driving along, mind focused on bills, work, or a dozen other small responsibilities, and then, suddenly, a familiar car, a familiar face, a heartbeat you once knew by memory. That happened to me today. She didn’t see me, or maybe she … More The Beauty in the Rearview
For those who grew up in the 1970s and 80s, television was fearless. Shows tackled hard issues, made jokes that today would spark outrage, and reflected a society that hadn’t yet been neutered by hypersensitivity. Today, people break down over “offensive” words, demand safe spaces, and label comedy as hate speech. What happened to us? … More The Death of Toughness: How We Became the Softest Generation
Time has a way of slipping through our fingers. We enjoy experiences, thinking they’ll always be there, and then one day we look back and realize those moments have quietly become memories. That realization is sobering, but it also reminds us of something powerful: each moment we live today is already shaping the story we’ll … More Cherishing the Moment Before It Becomes a Memory
One of the most eye-opening parts of working in a diverse environment is seeing how different cultures and age groups approach relationships. Over the past several years, I’ve noticed sharp contrasts in how women view men, what they expect, and how they express loyalty. Younger Generations in Western Culture Modern Western dating culture has been … More Different Cultures, Different Expectations: How Women View Relationships Across Age and Background
Let’s be honest. The “elephant in the room” isn’t just that some young people are causing trouble in public. It’s that, in far too many cases, there’s no dad at home. No male role model. No one to set boundaries, lay down consequences, and teach respect.And the thing is, you don’t have to take my … More When Fathers Disappear, And Why It Matters More Than You Think
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