“I feel distant from my spouse.” “I try to get my husband to open up, but he just shuts down.” “My wife doesn’t seem interested in me anymore. It’s like we’re a million miles apart.” If you’ve ever said—or even thought—something like that, you’re not alone. I hear it often from couples who come to [...]
Proverbs 19:18 gives us this warning: “Discipline your children while there is hope; otherwise, you will ruin their lives.” That’s a sobering verse for any parent. It reminds us that raising children isn’t about keeping them happy or comfortable; it’s about shaping their character, preparing their hearts, and guiding them toward maturity in Christ. Parenting is one [...]
If your marriage is going to last, you’re going to have to fight for it. That may not sound romantic, but it’s the truth. We live in a culture that has stopped believing in the permanence of marriage. Divorce has become so common that it’s practically expected when things get tough. Our movies, television shows, [...]
Most parents yell at their kids. We all wish we didn’t, yet most of us can recall moments when we lost control and raised our voices. Then come the excuses. We tell ourselves things like, “They just don’t listen until I shout!” or “I only yell when I’ve told them ten times already!” or “I wouldn’t yell if they respected [...]
We’ve all heard the phrase “emotional baggage.” It’s the invisible weight we carry from past pain, disappointment, or trauma. Sometimes that baggage feels like guilt from things we said or did; other times, it’s the burden of unresolved hurt caused by someone who betrayed, rejected, or mistreated us. These inner wounds rarely fade with time. Unless they [...]
Childhood today is anything but stress-free. Kids face school tests, changing friendships, new environments, social pressure, illness, disappointments, and even bullying. They navigate uncertainty in a rapidly changing world and face challenges that often seem overwhelming. What helps them deal with all that emotional turbulence? Resilience. The root of the word resilience comes from the Latin verb resilire, [...]
“To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.” – Proverbs 29:15 Every parent who’s raised a strong-willed or defiant child knows just how quickly things can spiral out of control. One minute you’re giving a simple direction — “Turn off the video game,” “Pick up your clothes,” or [...]
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” – Luke 2:52 “Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the LORD and also with man.” – 1 Samuel 2:26 Every parent wants their child to grow up strong, healthy, and wise. But there’s [...]
The secret of feeling close in marriage is not a mystery. It’s not about finding the “right” person, or having perfect communication skills, or keeping the spark alive with big romantic gestures. The secret is much quieter and much more ordinary: it is learning to really tune in to each other’s hearts. That’s what emotional [...]
A satisfying marriage is not an accident. It is God’s good design, built slowly over time as two sinners learn to love each other the way Christ has loved them. Research on marriage simply keeps confirming what Scripture has been saying all along: couples who grow in intimacy, communicate well, walk in shared faith and [...]
