Beyond Bad Behavior: Get From Sobriety to Recovery to RedemptionEvery addiction is a whole-person “disease.” The “thing” might be alcohol, pornography, sex, gambling, video games, or a multitude of…
What Were You Even Created For?If you woke up this morning feeling that everything in your world is better-than-good and you’re fully satisfied, this article…
Unpacking What You Learned About Relationships and IntimacyYour brain is a sponge, not a source. You may believe you’ve come up with an original thought, but that’s…
What You Can and Can’t Expect Church to Do for YouChurch was Jesus’ idea. I pray your experience of church has been, is now, and will continue to be wonderful.…
How to Celebrate Christmas When Life is Hard – AnywayYou have problems, and it might seem impossible to truly celebrate Christmas when things are this hard. But I’m quite…
How to Plan Your Way Through the Holiday BluesI love the Christmas season, but it hasn’t always been that way. Some Christmases have been really really hard. I…
Different Year, Different Gratitude ListToday is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Research continues to demonstrate that gratitude is good for you; it improves…
A Thanksgiving Challenge that will Transform Your MarriageResearch proves it; expressing gratitude is good for you. And it will not only help your mental health; it can…
Three Keys to Dropping the Insanity in Your MarriageDoing the same thing and expecting a different result; isn’t that the definition of insanity? You’re not a failure if…
How to Experience God in Your Tomorrow: a Theology of HopeConsider what you’re anxious about. Your logical left brain may say, “I’m not anxious! I just want to be prudent.”…