Walk into a college classroom, scan through social media, or sit in a coffee shop and it’s obvious—men today look and act differently from generations past. There’s more color in their closets. They’re often chatting about feelings, therapy, or self-care routines. It’s not just a superficial shift. Underneath, our entire culture is redefining what it [...]
Most of us would rather do just about anything than jump into a hard conversation. We dodge, delay, soften, or sometimes hope the problem will simply fade away. But more often than not, avoiding tough talks only causes issues to sour and deepen. Resentment builds, misunderstandings multiply, and walls go up, even in healthy relationships. [...]
Civil discourse isn’t just a fancy term for politeness or good manners. At its core, it’s about choosing to recognize the humanity and dignity of others even in moments of strong disagreement. In a broken world where tensions run high—in politics, in families, and yes, especially following moments of national tragedy like the recent assassination [...]
Modern feminism has shifted the way countless young women approach womanhood, family, and their most significant callings. For decades now, the culture has promoted a vision of ultimate fulfillment found in career achievement, the pursuit of independence, and self-defined success. These forces all converge in the “girlboss” narrative—a message that implicitly, and often explicitly, tells [...]
There comes a season in every mother’s life when her baby bird has flown the nest—armed with a diploma, a new job, maybe a spouse, or simply the keys to their first apartment. The transition from packed lunches and parent-teacher meetings to grown-up conversations, phone check-ins, and (yes) boundaries can feel like stepping into strange [...]
If you talk to young adults across the U.S., you’ll hear a recurring theme: a lot of them are hesitant, even scared, when it comes to making lifelong commitments—especially marriage. For some, the idea of standing at an altar and vowing “forever” sounds suffocating. For others, it feels risky, unrealistic, or simply unnecessary. Instead, many [...]
It’s a story told over and over in today’s culture: a couple starts dating, things get serious, and before you know it, they’re talking about moving in together “just to see how it goes.” Ask around, and you’ll hear the same reasons: “We want to make sure we’re really compatible.” “It just makes sense financially.” [...]
When we hear the phrase “playing house,” most of us picture kids pretending to be grown-ups, setting up imaginary kitchens and sweeping plastic floors for make-believe families. But today, “playing house” describes something very real—young adults deciding to move in together and live as if they’re married, all without any long-term commitment, covenant, or conversation [...]
We’ve all had times when we tried to “turn over a new leaf”—to read Scripture every morning, start working out, break a bad habit, or pray more. Sometimes it even works…for a little while. But real, lasting transformation isn’t just about grit or willpower. As every believer discovers, genuine change is a dance between a [...]
It’s easy to think that fixing problems means simply changing what people do. In Christian circles, sometimes counseling is all about solutions—what verses to memorize, prayers to recite, or tempting situations to avoid. But if the underlying heart issues aren’t changed, whatever improvement you see won’t last. Like painting over rust, surface solutions might look [...]
