Discover how the transformative power of the cross can mend fractured relationships and bring healing to your life. The essence of reconciliation is reflecting on God's movement towards us and our call to extend grace to others. Learn how to make your move from hurt to healing, embracing the transformative power of the cross in your relationships.  Read More

Insecurity is like an underground fire, not always visible on the surface but capable of causing immense damage over time.  Read More

In a world where marriage is often painted as a fairytale ending or a Disney-like fantasy, it's easy to get lost in unrealistic expectations.   Read More

  Chick-fil-A. If you’re anything like me, just saying the name means you’re already thinking about those delicious chicken sandwiches and waffle fries. But why mention a fast food joint in a blog post about marriage? Well, believe it or not, there's a valuable lesson to be learned here.   Read More

Communication is often hailed as the cornerstone of any successful relationship, and nowhere is this more evident than in marriage.  Read More

  For nearly two centuries, Beethoven's death was a mystery. The famous musician suffered from irritability, depression, and abdominal pain. His dying wish was that his illness would be discovered so that "the world may be reconciled to me after my death." In 1994, two Americans launched a study to determine the cause of Beethoven's end, and the result was shocking - lead poisoning. Just like lead...  Read More

One little-known line can help you live a less hectic life in 2024.  Read More

"Live your truth" sounds promising but leaves us at a dead end.  Read More

Alone for Christmas? Typically, December is a season of cheer but sadly, for many, that isn’t the case.  It’s a time of loneliness not because they are lonely but because they feel lonely. There is a difference.One can be surrounded by people but still feel lonely.  We can be at the Christmas party with a bunch of people but feel lonely.  We can be sitting in a crowded airport or a crowded beach a...  Read More

I don’t enjoy failing. I am sure you don’t either. I love to see my plans come together.Planning is one of those activities in which we humans engage under the heavens. The Old Testament book, Proverbs, commends the wisdom of planning. Yet, there is a fundamental attitudinal error we can make in our planning: overconfidence.Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will travel to such and such ...  Read More

Do you have trouble with focus from time to time?  If so, this blog is for you.The importance of focus is emphasized in today’s passage in the book of Philippians.Philippians is a letter written by Paul, a fundamental leader in the early Church. Paul writes this letter to a church he planted in the Roman colony of Philippi.  He’s writing to encourage them to remain faithful to Jesus and be joyful ...  Read More

   Recently, I sensed that the Spirit was impressing on me the importance of s-l-o-w-i-n-g down and that is the purpose of this blog; but first I want to share a story about the worst family vacation ever.    When I was a teenager, my parents decided to take a trip to the New England States – with teenagers.  There were some high points of the trip but as you can imagine, there were many low point...  Read More