If you had known me a few years ago, you would have seen what looked like a well-blessed life. I was the woman who showed up to every bake sale, held my husband’s hand at church, and always had a smile for the neighbors. And honestly, from the outside, my life was pretty close to [...]
Every woman brings her story with her into marriage—memories, beliefs, heartbreaks, and wounds that shape the way she relates, loves, and even argues. Baggage is more than dramatic trauma; it might be subtle disappointments, unresolved hurt from family, broken trust in a past relationship, or messages learned from childhood. If these aren’t healed before or [...]
Boundaries in dating are more than just rules or boxes to check—they’re God’s way of helping us build relationships that last and honor Him. If you think of life’s journey as driving on a scenic mountain road, boundaries are the guardrails that keep us from going over the edge. They don’t kill joy or romance; [...]
Parenting is one of the greatest privileges and most challenging responsibilities anyone can take on. In the rush of carpools, homework, bedtime stories, and endless laundry, it’s so easy for days to blur by on autopilot. Suddenly, you realize weeks or months have gone by, and instead of moving forward with intention, you’ve been drifting—simply [...]
Marriage isn’t just about sharing a home, cooking meals, or raising children together—it’s a daily invitation to love, serve, and honor your husband on purpose. Too often, wives are pulled in a dozen directions, pressured by culture’s shifting expectations about what a woman “should” be. But Scripture offers a timeless blueprint for purposeful marriage—a way [...]
There’s a big difference between simply being married and living as a husband on purpose. Many men settle into routines, drifting through marriage out of habit or exhaustion. But a husband who becomes intentional—choosing to love, lead, and serve according to God’s design—can create a stronger, happier, and more resilient marriage. Why Being Intentional Matters [...]
Across America, a quiet crisis is unfolding. You’ll see it in classrooms, workplaces, and living rooms nationwide: a growing group of young men—often called the “Lost Boys”—who are falling behind, stumbling through a world that seems to have changed the rules without giving them a roadmap. Their struggles run much deeper than grades or jobs. [...]
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed things just feel different for young men today. Far beyond individual struggle or the ups and downs of growing up, boys and young men in America and other Western countries are facing what many experts now call the “Male Meltdown.” This term is more than just a [...]
Have you noticed it? Whether in coffee shops, at church gatherings, or out with friends—there's a hush that seems to settle over social settings where single men and women mingle. Gone are the days when a guy would nervously offer to buy a cup of coffee, or just strike up conversation for the sake of [...]
Most of us, at some point, feel the temptation to hide who we really are. Maybe it’s biting back a real opinion, covering disappointment with a smile, or pretending to blend in when we feel different. The fear of being disliked or judged can feel heavier than the hope of authentic connection. But here’s the [...]
