We’ve all laughed when someone says, “Anything a man can do, a woman can do better.” Whether we hear it in the breakroom or see it on a bumper sticker, it’s catchy. But if you pause and really think about it, there’s much more to the story than slogans and one-upmanship. Scripture tells a far [...]
My name is Lauren. I’m thirty-four, single, and childless—a fact that stings more often than I admit, especially in those quiet moments when the world seems to pause and ask what I’ve done with my life. Ten years ago, I was the woman with a plan: Graduate degree first, a great job, travel the globe, [...]
In today’s culture, “hitting the wall” is often used to describe the moment an older woman supposedly loses her youth, beauty, or social value—especially if she’s not married and doesn’t have children by her 30s. This harsh label, fueled by pop culture and social media, can leave single women feeling invisible or anxious about their [...]
There’s a growing push in modern culture to treat men and women exactly the same—in homes, workplaces, schools, and even in church life. This movement, often rooted in the noble desire for equality, has real consequences that frequently go unexamined. Instead of bringing us together, insisting on sameness may actually pull us apart, robbing both [...]
Few truths are more central to understanding God’s creation than the reality that men and women are different by design. These differences are not just physical; they’re emotional, relational, and spiritual. God’s fingerprints are all over the unique way He crafted us. From the beginning, He made humanity in two complementary forms—male and female—so that [...]
Most of us have heard that sex is powerful and important in marriage, but the truth goes far beyond the surface. For a man, sexual intimacy with his wife isn’t just a physical act—it’s a complex, beautiful adventure packed with powerful biochemistry, deep emotions, and God-given purpose. The magic of sex is that it connects [...]
Ask almost any man what he craves in his marriage or relationship, and “respect” shows up again and again. But what is respect, really? For a man, respect isn’t about blind agreement or never being challenged. It’s about feeling trusted, appreciated, and valued for who he is—faults and all. It’s letting him know his efforts [...]
If you’ve ever wondered why so many young people still seem to be “figuring things out” well into their twenties or thirties, you’re not alone. These days, it’s common for young adults to spend extra years in their parents’ home, delay starting their careers, or take longer to get married and build families of their [...]
Most parents dream of the day their child will confidently step out into the world, ready to build a life of their own. But these days, an increasing number of young adults seem stuck at the starting line—which is right at home in their childhood bedrooms. We call this “failure to launch.” It’s a phenomenon [...]
There’s a new kind of prodigal taking up space in our family homes—and it’s not the rebellious runaway from the old Bible story. These days, parents everywhere are quietly watching their young adult children settle into “permanent guest” status. They’re not out sowing wild oats, but they’re not launching into independence either. Instead, they’re at [...]
