Practical Biblical Solutions
The Silent Room
Tom and Linda sat in the living room, surrounded by photographs—family vacations, graduations, Christmas mornings with wrapping paper strewn across the floor. Their daughter, Emily, was everywhere in these pictures. In the beginning, they thought she was just busy; after all, life comes at young adults fast. But as months [...]
Cut Off
Estrangement between parents and their adult children is quietly sweeping through families, churches, and communities today. It is a difficult, confusing, and emotionally charged reality, one that clinical psychologist Dr. Joshua Coleman has spent decades researching and living through himself. His book, "Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties [...]
Walking Away
The phenomenon of estrangement—when adult children walk away and have no contact with their parents—is not just a fringe problem; it’s a growing reality for many families today. As more Christian and secular voices recognize how deep these wounds run, hope for healing and understanding grows. Let’s journey through the [...]
Are You Okay?
How many times has someone asked, “Are you okay?” and you’ve replied, “I’m fine,” even when it was far from true? Most of us know that moment—the tiny pause inside where honesty would take courage, and habit or fear wins out. The truth is, it’s really hard for a lot [...]
The Mask of Happiness
Have you ever found yourself laughing at a joke with friends, sharing a bright smile in a crowded room, or listing the good things in your life while feeling something completely different inside? If you have, you’re far from alone. So many of us walk through our days wearing what’s [...]
The Joy of Missing Out
What if missing out wasn’t something to fear, but something to enjoy? That’s the heart of JOMO, or the “joy of missing out.” While our world is tuned to celebrate busyness and constant connection, JOMO is about stepping back, catching your breath, and finding real contentment in the life God [...]