Shiny Promises, Hidden Pitfalls If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram, TikTok, or even flipped through a self-help aisle, you’ve probably bumped into the term “girlboss.” It pops up under photos of power poses, motivational memes, and women declaring, “I make my own rules!” On the outside, #Girlboss culture seems like it’s all about empowerment and [...]
It’s Tough to Be a Woman in Today’s World Let’s be honest, there’s a lot of noise out there about what it means to be feminine. Flip on the TV, scroll through social media, or listen to the chatter at your local coffee shop, and you’ll notice something: everyone has an opinion, and hardly anyone [...]
Let’s Talk About the Confusion It seems like everywhere you go these days—at school, on social media, even around the kitchen table—people are having heated debates over a question that used to seem obvious: What is a woman? Some folks say it’s a simple answer, others say it’s complicated, and many are just plain baffled [...]
Across the United States, a quiet transformation is changing the spiritual landscape—especially among teenagers and young adults. While traditional religious practice may be on the decline in many communities, belief itself has hardly disappeared. Instead, a new set of convictions, values, and spiritual instincts has emerged, filling the vacuum left by fading church attendance and [...]
In today’s rapidly shifting culture, a profound transformation is underway: the feminization of boys. This is not primarily an increase in biblical femininity or a celebration of the dignity of women—both of which align with God’s design—but rather a rewriting of what it means to be male and an erosion of distinct, God-given masculinity. Boys [...]
A quiet upheaval is reshaping Western society—one that calls into question the very meaning and value of manhood. What was once an assumed and celebrated part of the created order is now frequently portrayed as outdated, dangerous, or even harmful. In this cultural moment, thoughtful voices have sought to diagnose the crisis and propose a [...]
Many Christian couples dream of a marriage where unity goes far beyond shared schedules, finances, or even emotional intimacy. They envision a union in which both hearts and souls walk in step with one another and with God. Yet, even in the most committed Christian homes, husbands and wives can discover they are spiritually “out [...]
Every spouse has felt it: that urge to bristle, argue, justify, or shut down the instant their partner offers feedback or points out a shortcoming. Defensiveness—so common, so human—is one of the primary obstacles to true intimacy in Christian marriage. Rather than strengthening the marital bond, responding defensively creates distance, fuels conflict, and blocks the [...]
For decades, pastors and Christian counselors have counseled a surprising number of couples who believe everything is fine in their marriage—until one day, it’s not. These couples share meals, attend church, and post happy pictures on social media. Yet, behind closed doors, conversations have grown shallow. The television is always on, smart phones are never [...]
In our modern era, the pursuit of romantic relationships has become fraught with possibilities and anxieties. Among the most common and quietly powerful anxieties is “the fear of settling”—the concern that, by committing to a partner who feels merely “good enough” rather than ideal, one might miss out on a more perfect match or resign [...]
