Why Your Prayers as a Grandparent Could Be the Greatest Gift You Leave Behind

Most importantly, it is critical to cling to our faith in togetherness. Emotions are deceptive, unpredictable, and often irrational. If we rely on our emotions—or lack of—to get us through the grieving process, we have short-changed ourselves and thus, short-changed our partner. This is a time when you can come together around central truths from…

Every relationship keeps a ledger. Not on paper — in the body. What is gratitude in the context of a relationship? Not a thank-you card. Not a vague feeling of appreciation that surfaces on holidays. Gratitude, in the Gottman research, is something more specific and more consequential: a habit of mind. A practice of actively…

Key Takeaways: Self-awareness is your guide: Understanding your internal patterns is a key to growth. Family of Origin Work is your foundation: Clarity around past experiences illuminates present challenges and is integral to healing. Focus on your emotional health along the way: Cultivating emotional resilience and regulation is essential for a fulfilling life. Try to…

Raise your hand if someone at Church has offered to set you up. Look at that – nearly every hand raised. Now, raise your hand if someone at Church has prayed with you to continue living single for God’s glory. Hopefully, as many hands went up, but probably not. In our church culture, single is…

Pete was worried stiff. Daisy, his wife, had not been herself for the past few weeks. She didn’t talk much and seemed lost in thought. He couldn’t think of anything he had done to upset her, so he decided to prod. “You loathe me, Pete!” Daisy cried. “You talk to me like I’m a clueless…

A woman wonders how to establish emotional safety with a partner whom she loves but who 80 hours a week in a residency program. The Question to Lisa I am a 27 yr old professional in a new relationship (4 months) with a guy who just started a residency program which means he works about 80…