Practical Biblical Solutions
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 [...]
Feeling Unseen
Feeling unseen is one of the quietest and most painful experiences a person can carry. You can be surrounded by people, busy with responsibilities, active in church or work, and still feel invisible on the inside. The outside of your life might look fine—you show up, you smile, you do [...]
“I See You, and I Care”
There are few things more healing than realizing you are not invisible. Most people carry a quiet ache: “Does anyone really see me? Does anyone really care?” Life is busy, loud, and distracting, and it is easy to move past people as if they are scenery instead of souls. Yet [...]
You Never Talk to Me
The first time I said it out loud, I didn’t mean for it to sound like an accusation. But it came out sharp anyway: “You never talk to me.” As soon as the words left my mouth, his eyes dropped to the floor, his jaw tightened, and the wall between [...]