If you spend any time online, you have probably heard the phrase “pick me girl.” It shows up in memes, rants, and comment sections, usually as an insult. But behind the jokes is a real girl with a real heart. The “pick me” girl is a young woman who bends herself to win male approval, [...]
These attitudes toward marriage and motherhood are not just showing up in surveys; they are being reinforced, amplified, and celebrated in the online spaces where young women spend their time. Social media, especially TikTok, has become a kind of digital discipleship platform where young women mentor one another in how to think about men, relationships, [...]
Across the developed world, there is a significant shift happening: a growing number of young women are not looking forward to marriage or to having children, and a rising share expect to stay single or childless for life. Many still say they like the idea of love and partnership, but they do not see marriage and [...]
Living with an addicted spouse is like riding an emotional roller coaster you never chose to board. One day your husband or wife seems tender, honest, and hopeful; the next they are distant, irritable, or lost in their own world. Drugs, alcohol, sex, and gambling may look very different on the surface, but they all [...]
Addiction doesn’t stay in one corner of a marriage. It creeps into conversations, finances, intimacy, and the spiritual life of the home. Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, porn, gambling, or online behaviors, addiction slowly reshapes a person’s desires and loyalties. Over time, the substance or behavior starts to feel more important than God, marriage vows, or [...]
When Peter broke things off last winter, the bottom dropped out of my soul. For months, we’d talked about the future—marriage, where we’d live, ministry opportunities. Then it ended with a single text. I couldn’t breathe for days. Sleep was impossible; my mind spun with all the “what ifs.” Friends told me to reach out [...]
There’s a new wave sweeping through the world of counseling and mental health support—AI therapy chatbots. From smartphone apps to websites, these bots promise understanding, practical help, and support without ever having to sit across from a real person. But before Christians, parents, and church leaders jump on board, it’s vital to look closely at [...]
Today, more parents, schools, and churches are sounding the alarm: our children are being over-therapized. That is, they’re swept into therapy and sometimes medication for ordinary struggles that were once managed within families and faith communities. The intent is often good, but the side effects can do more harm than help—and as Christians, we need [...]
Let’s face it—kids today are growing up in a world obsessed with emotional health. Every school, family, and community seems determined to make sure children are “okay” on the inside. There’s no shortage of social-emotional learning lessons, school counselors, trauma-informed programs, and gentle parenting movements. The idea, of course, is good: help kids feel safe, [...]
Our world is more focused than ever on protecting children from distress, disappointment, and pain. In homes and classrooms everywhere, caring adults pour energy into keeping kids safe, preventing hardship, and making sure emotional wellness remains a top priority. Programs multiply—trauma-informed lesson plans, anti-bullying campaigns, initiatives to boost self-esteem. Yet, despite all this care, we [...]
