Month: March 2024

In our day-to-day lives, we occasionally stumble upon people we don’t agree with. Sometimes we disagree on big things and sometimes on small things, though if you’re disagreeing with someone you’re close to, it tends to sting more. I suppose it’s natural to want to avoid disagreement. After all, we just want to belong and … Read more

“Honor thy father and mother” isn’t just a passing reference in the Bible. It’s one of the Ten Commandments, as well as a recurring theme throughout scripture. As much as we might like to, we don’t grow out of it, and it isn’t conditional.  If you and your parents don’t always get along or you … Read more

Everyone feels jealous at times. We may envy our neighbor’s home, our coworker’s promotion, or our sibling’s happy family.  Sometimes envy is strongest among siblings. Attuned parents can often help mitigate sibling rivalry, but sometimes these divisions can continue into adulthood. What happens if parents are unable to recognize unhealthy competition among children? When we … Read more

“If a child transfers his unresolved grief to adulthood, it is very possible that he will find it difficult to love and trust in future relationships. Subsequent losses will become an integral part of his mourning. Many adults who experienced family death during childhood or adolescence still carry the burden of unfinished mourning in their … Read more

No one starts a marriage not expecting it to last. Life seems sweet and perfect when you’re exchanging vows before a fully packed church. At this point most people believe that their vows will stay intact forever. Unfortunately, sometimes things change. Despite our best efforts, some of us may find ourselves facing the sad reality … Read more

Feminism can be a contentious topic. A few weeks ago, over lunch, a friend of mine asked that we not talk about it when it came up, because she was having a nice day and did not want to ruin it with an argument!   To understand the controversy a little better, let’s delve into what … Read more

Despite being one of the most recognized and celebrated figures in Christianity, Joseph is mentioned very little in the Gospels. Across all four Gospels, there isn’t a single quote attributed to the earthly father of Christ. In the Gospels of Mark and John, Joseph isn’t even directly mentioned. Luke’s Gospel does mention Joseph, but never … Read more

You’ve searched, prayed, and waited on God. You finally meet a potential dating partner. What now?  It’s fine to date casually without being marriage-minded right away. It’s important to know you can have fun together and enjoy each other! But if you’re looking for a life partner, you may be asking other questions: How do … Read more

Have you ever attended a wedding? It is always a beautiful sight to behold, a rare occasion to marvel at the beauty in God’s creation manifested through friends, family, and the church. A celebration of two people starting their life as one. However, years down the line, some of these unions end up suffering the … Read more

“Yesterday, my sister confided the good news to me. She said she and her husband are expecting a baby. I don’t know who deserves this happiness more. But when I heard the news, I couldn’t sincerely rejoice with her. I felt anger inside me, and then came the feeling of guilt.” When Envy Damages Our … Read more

Encouragement goes straight to the heart.  The word itself originates from a combination of the prefix en, which means “to put into,” and the Latin root cor, which means “heart.” Knowing what a huge difference encouragement can make in someone’s life, what can you do to help others take heart when times are challenging and … Read more

We know from the Gospels that Jesus particularly loved children. Time and again, Jesus goes to extreme lengths to avoid pursuing disciples but seems to have all the time in the world for children. Why did Jesus love children so much, and what can us adults learn from them? “Let the Children Come to Me” … Read more