If you've spent any time around teenagers, on social media, or even just listening to everyday conversation, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Don’t be so salty!” In relationships, being “salty” isn’t about seasoning your food—it’s slang for being obviously annoyed, bitter, or resentful, especially after feeling slighted, criticized, or losing at something. It might look [...]
Every day holds countless opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those around us. For Christians, influencing others isn’t about popularity, spotlight, or the size of our audience but about faithfully living out the love, character, and hope of Jesus in the ordinary moments that make up our lives. God has given each [...]
We live in a world that seems busier and noisier than ever. It’s easy to spend hours communicating—texting, posting on social media, talking at work, chatting at church—without ever feeling truly connected to anyone. Most people long for meaningful relationships but find themselves stuck in shallow waters. The good news? God never meant for relationships [...]
Have you ever looked around and realized that so many of your relationships—friends, work acquaintances, even family—feel kind of shallow? Maybe there’s lots of small talk, group texts, and even laughter, but something important seems to be missing. If so, you’re not alone. We live in a society that encourages connection through social media, endless [...]
What Is The Expectation Gap? Every couple walks into marriage with dreams and hopes for the future. Most expect companionship, laughter, support, and lifelong fulfillment. But soon after the “honeymoon” ends, the daily reality of married life sets in—complete with chores, busy schedules, personality quirks, and the pressures of real life. When what you experience [...]
Why Do We Try to Change Our Spouse? If you’ve ever looked across the table at your husband or wife and thought, “If only they would change, I’d finally be happy,” you’re in good company. That unspoken prayer—maybe muttered in frustration, maybe sighed in secret—is one of the deepest longings in many marriages. We believe [...]
Why We Keep Hitting the Same Wall Have you ever wondered why so many attempts at personal change don't seem to last? Maybe it's a bad habit, a pattern in relationships, constant worry, or even cycles of anger and resentment. You try to push through with pure willpower, sign up for another self-improvement program, or [...]
So, you’re engaged—or thinking about it—and suddenly what seemed like a straightforward path turns cold and slippery. The question at the front of your mind: “Is this normal, or am I about to make a giant mistake?” If that sounds familiar, take a deep breath. Cold feet before marriage are much more common than you [...]
“Mid”—just three little letters, but they pack an outsized punch in the world of dating. If you’ve heard singles, especially young people, tossing around this term, you know it means something—or, more precisely, it means something isn’t much of anything at all. In today’s dating scene, “mid” has become a shortcut to dismiss what’s seen [...]
The image is everywhere—confident women in pink power suits, clutching coffee, climbing the corporate ladder, all smiles and hashtags. The “Boss Babe” ideal is all about independence, ambition, and a life defined by career success. While there’s much to admire in working hard and making your mark, there’s a downside few talk about: what do [...]
