Practical Biblical Solutions
Drop the Filters
We live in an age of filters. With a single tap, blemishes disappear, smiles widen, and colors intensify. Reality reshapes itself into something polished, pleasing, and instantly “shareable.” It’s easy, it’s fun—and it’s quietly exhausting. Behind every perfected image often hides a quieter question: Would anyone like the real me? That question [...]
The Reverse Selfie
A “reverse selfie” might sound like just another cute phrase floating around the internet, but it actually points to something serious happening in the hearts and minds of a lot of young people today. At its core, it opens a door for Christians to talk about truth, identity, and where [...]
The Pornification of America
The pornification of America is no longer happening at the edges of culture; it sits right in the middle of everyday life. Sexualized images, innuendo, and explicit content have moved from the “adult section” into our ads, our music, our movies, our shows, and our social media feeds. Instead of [...]
The Dollification of Girls
The dollification of girls is more than a passing fad or a few questionable toys. It is a cultural pattern that slowly trains girls to see themselves as decorative objects instead of growing, thinking, image-bearing human beings loved by God. It touches toys, media, fashion, and especially social media—and it [...]
The High Conflict Personality
The high conflict personality is not just someone who “has a temper” or enjoys a strong discussion now and then. It is a patterned way of thinking, feeling, and acting that repeatedly stirs up drama, increases tension, and damages relationships over time. People with high conflict traits often leave behind [...]
Choosing Not to Disappear
There is a kind of disappearing that doesn’t involve leaving the room. You still sit at the table, you still show up at work, you still attend church, but inside you are slowly stepping back. You talk less. You stop volunteering your thoughts or needs. You stay on the edges [...]