4 Ways to Help a Hurting Friend
Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in 2019. A couple of years ago my life was upended. You probably know the type of thing I’m referring to—a major loss, a…
5 Dating Mistakes You’re Probably Making
There are so many mistakes to be made when it comes to dating and relationships. And often, we learn, grow and heal from those mistakes. But there are also times…
Why Is Christian Dating So Weird?
Christian dating can be awkward and downright weird sometimes. But let’s be fair. All dating is awkward—for those inside and outside the church. How could it not be? On a first date,…
The Real Power of Living in Community
Have you noticed the increase in cliche sayings such as, “Your vibe attracts your tribe”, or “Life is better in community”? It’s like a lousy rom-com movie when suddenly all…
Your Spouse Is Not Your Soulmate
It’s 6:30 in the evening, and I’m ready to pull my hair out. Chris was supposed to be home two hours ago in order to help shuttle the kids to…
When Silence Says All the Wrong Things
I kept waiting for the phone to ring. An email. A Facebook message. Something, anything that would indicate my friend hadn’t disappeared. But days and then weeks passed—still nothing. Hurt…
The One Thing No One Tells You About Getting Married
If you’ve been to a wedding, you’ve experienced the beauty of witnessing two souls binding to commence toward the future together. You also may have experienced the vast depths of…
How to Make Authentic Friendships in a Counterfeit World
Friends are beautiful gifts in the journey of life. Some of the greatest memories we will ever make will be with people we care about deeply, rather than the times…
7 Lies Culture Tells Us About Love and Romance
I’m rounding the final turn in my sixth year of marriage. Despite the struggles Tiffani and I faced the last 12 months, I can say with certainty that we’re closer and enjoyed one…
Culture’s Worst Lies About Falling In Love
As a teenager, I read my fair share of Christian romance novels. They were full of dramatic plot lines, sexual tension, one-room schoolhouses and Canadian Mounties. The leading men were…
The Enneagram Question We All Need to Stop Asking
“What type do you think they are?” It’s become a dreaded question when people ask me that. I don’t know. Like for real. I don’t. I have a deep appreciation…
In a World of Frauds and Broken Promises, Who Can We Trust?
They met at a Christian university and got married, eventually settling down in Illinois and having a little girl. Next came a house and full-time jobs to pay the mortgage.…
How Learning the 5 Love Languages Changed My Relationships
Recently, I learned a language that completely changed my life. It only took a few minutes, and once I understood it, it revolutionized the way I think about love. It’s…
You Never Marry the Right Person
In generations past, there was far less talk about “compatibility” and finding the ideal soul-mate. Today we are looking for someone who accepts us as we are and fulfills our…
Why Your ‘Type’ Isn’t Always Good For You
When I was single, I would often imagine what my future relationship was going to be like. I wondered about the kind of guy I’d end up dating and marrying.…