“How did I end up here at the hospital? My husband and I are both Christians, so how could he beat me?” As we enter into October, Domestic Abuse Awareness month, Christians need to realize that just because you or your spouse receive salvation doesn’t mean abuse could never happen. So, what is really going on? Abuse Statistics Are the…
If you are like me, you may have thought Christian friends would be safe. However, some believers who I thought were my friends in the past have hurt me the deepest. Why did this happen? Have you encountered the same reality? The Reality of Our Imperfect Human Condition Although God knit us together in our mother’s womb from his perfect…
So many times in my early life, moving around made it difficult for me to have lasting friendships. I was also unaware that some of the characteristics in relationships that I had learned from my parents were unhealthy. Without healthy role models or experiencing how healthy relationships function, I allowed anyone who gave me attention close to my heart. Dangers…
How can your relationship be healthy if you are not healthy? It’s easy to look at the other person in your relationship first, but a relationship requires two people. Although we all desire to have happy, healthy relationships, the only person in the relationship you have the power to change is yourself with the help of Jesus. Jesus tells us…
As we observe Labor Day, I’m so grateful that I’m healthy enough to work. I also thank God every day that I live in a country where I can work safely. When I first started working as a young girl, I decided that work was my opportunity to learn, grow, and financially provide for myself. Some of my friends thought…
As my dad grew older and his health was failing, he became very bitter and unkind to me. I understood that his lack of control over what was going on made him angry. However, I knew I had to set healthy boundaries so I could continue being his primary caregiver. Tug-of-Wills in Relationships Our family relationships are the hardest and…
As a disciple of Christ, I know being all about “me,” like the world says, is dangerous. If I focus solely on my desires, wants, and needs, I lose sight of the fact that I am here because my Father, God, knit me inside my mother’s womb. (Psalms 139:13) I also lose sight of the fact that I have been…
“Honey, you know that I love you, and I would not intentionally hurt you. I was just kidding.” Have you ever heard this statement from your husband and found yourself wondering what love really means to him? Who Asks Their Spouse About Love? When couples get caught up in the emotions of love as they know it, they can be…
God, your words says that you love me, but why can’t I feel your love? I know Jesus died for me because he loves me, yet why do I struggle to feel his love? Why do some of the words and actions of Christians come out as hurtful and unloving? If Jesus lives in me through Salvation, how can I…