Work is where we spend most of our days. The Bible says we should work as if we are working for the Lord and not man. If your wife is happy at work, that’s awesome. Maybe she’s not content and is looking for something else. Or maybe she’s unemployed right now, or things aren’t going well in a business. Here…
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt convicted about your behavior after the fact? Unfortunately, that was me yesterday… I accompanied my husband to a celebration of life for his boss, who had been with him for 20 years. Between being in the city, walking a city block on icy sidewalks in…
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us turned to one another for a kiss and we celebrated. Did you take stock of how the last year has been, and think about what the new year will bring? Very few of us sit down with our partner, the most important one…
“Sliding Door Moments” are the words or gestures communicated to others that—despite seeming inconsequential—deeply affect the most important relationships in our lives. In the fluster of the holiday season, sliding door moments are easy to miss. When multitasking, you can’t concentrate adequately on any one thing. You lose sight of what is important. Opportunities for…
Even though the holiday season is upon us and things are going to get busy, that doesn’t mean you and your spouse or the person you are dating should skip date nights. This time of year, it’s especially important to stay connected. Now that the warm days of summer are over, the weather is getting…
For generations, many boys have been taught the same lesson—sometimes explicitly, often subtly: don’t cry, don’t be scared, don’t be emotional. Sadness is brushed off. Fear is minimized. Vulnerability is framed as weakness. But what happens when we raise boys this way? When boys are told they shouldn’t cry when they are sad or admit…
Holidays are marketed as joyful and magical. There are family gatherings, holiday company parties, winter celebrations and more. Yet for many people it can be a time of pain, especially when there is loss. The holidays can intensify this as the contrast between togetherness and loneliness expands. People can feel more invisible as their pain…
When our daughters were younger, and we were going on little sleep and abiding an infant and toddler schedule, we found ourselves sleepwalking into that in-between stage. Maybe you know what I mean? It’s where Christmas borderlines the place where everything is magical and fun, but little ones are still too young to “get it”…
Holidays can be stressful. There may be unrealistically high expectations for the holiday season. People often carry idealized images of what the holidays should look like—magic, harmony, beauty. When reality doesn’t match those expectations, you may feel disappointed. Causes of holiday stress The holiday season layers multiple stressors simultaneously: Financial pressure (gifts, travel, hosting) Rushed…
Among the top parenting regrets nursed by older parents is the thorny issue of discipline. Some regret having been too lenient while disciplining their children, while a good number fear that they went too far. The line between being too lenient and parenting with an iron fist can appear blurred. Thankfully, the Bible is rich…