How Can I Reach Out to a Lonely Person in a Year of Loss?
Lonely Person — Outreach that Heals Begin with a caring check-in: listen without fixing, acknowledge loss, and show up consistently, as Darius does for Ming. Offer practical help and safe […]
Preparing Students for College: Intergenerational Relationships
Intergenerational Relationships for College Resilience Research shows that church belonging and adult encouragement anchor students’ faith during the transition to campus. Shared experiences—worship, service, trips, and small groups—build authentic bonds […]
How Do I Build Peace into a Stressful Day?
How Do I Build Peace into a Stressful Day — Everyday Practices Deep breaths, worship “timeouts,” and coloring prayers create quick “rock-a-chair” moments that quiet anxiety. Writing laments and honest […]
Are You Feeling Alone?
Are You Feeling Alone: Communion at the Table Amid isolation and online church, the author hears “Come to the table” and recognizes Jesus’ invitation to fellowship. Remembering the Lord’s Supper, […]
Home Alone: Surviving the Pandemic for Married Couples
Surviving the Pandemic and Strengthening Marriage Surviving the Pandemic in marriage means de-escalating conflicts with calm listening, empathy, and patience rooted in Scripture. Identifying deeper motives behind arguments helps uncover […]
Are You Finding Your Value in Victimhood?
Are You Finding Your Value in Victimhood — Moving from Isolation to Fellowship From a chance Craigslist encounter, the author shows how clinging to a victim identity breeds bitterness and […]
Kobe, Shaq, & Learning from Loss
Learning from Loss – What Shaquille O’Neal’s Grief Teaches Us Shaq’s experience shows that legacy fades, but relationships endure. His sorrow over Kobe’s passing shifted focus from trophies to time […]
God Meets You in Your Confusion
God Meets You in Your Confusion: A Story of Reassurance and Identity God meets Jacob in a moment of disorientation. After deceiving his brother and fleeing home, Jacob is filled […]