In recent years, the mental health of children has become a focal point of concern for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals. With rising rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues among youth, the instinct to seek therapeutic interventions has intensified. However, an emerging body of research and expert opinion suggests that over-therapizing children—subjecting [...]
As parents, we all want our children to be happy. However, many modern parents have become obsessed with their children's moment-to-moment happiness to an unhealthy degree. This obsession is not only misguided, but it can be detrimental to raising well-adjusted, resilient children. Here's why we need to stop fixating so much on our kids' happiness: [...]
Gentle parenting has gained significant traction in recent years, promoted as a compassionate and nurturing approach to raising children. Proponents argue that this method fosters strong emotional bonds, empathy, and self-regulation in kids. However, despite its well-intentioned principles, an overemphasis on gentle parenting techniques can inadvertently lead to unintended consequences that may harm a child's [...]
The term "narcissism" has become increasingly common in modern psychology and popular culture to describe people who are excessively self-centered, entitled, and lacking in empathy. But is narcissism a concept that is recognized and addressed in the Bible? While the word itself is not found in Scripture, many biblical passages speak to the underlying attitudes [...]
The Crazy Cycle is a concept introduced by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs in his book "Love and Respect" to explain the negative pattern of communication and behavior that often arises in marriages. It is based on the biblical principle found in Ephesians 5:33, which states, "However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, [...]
We all experience hurt in our lives - it's an inevitable part of living in a fallen world. People will let us down, disappoint us, betray us, and cause us pain, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Even those closest to us like family members, friends, and spouses can deeply wound us at times. The question is [...]
As Christians, we are called to love others as Christ loves us. However, navigating relationships can be challenging, especially when we carry baggage from past hurts, struggle with unhealthy habits, or get hung up on issues. If we want to build strong, God-honoring relationships, we must learn to overcome these obstacles with God's help. Here [...]
Choosing a spouse is one of the most important decisions you will ever make as a Christian. The person you marry will shape your life and walk with God in profound ways. As the Bible says, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord." (Proverbs 18:22) However, finding [...]
As Christians, we are called to love others as Christ loves us. However, bringing unresolved emotional issues and past hurts into a relationship can make truly loving another person very difficult. Whether it's a dating relationship, engagement or marriage, emotional baggage can weigh down and even destroy an otherwise healthy Christian relationship if not properly [...]
Divorce has become an all too common reality in our society, even among Christians. While God's ideal is for marriage to be a lifelong covenant relationship, the sad truth is that many Christian marriages end in divorce. This can have a devastating impact on the family, especially the children. As the body of Christ, it's [...]
