It’s true! Laughter is some of the best medicine. While you definitely want to experience this with your teen, this article is about you and your spouse. And oftentimes, laughter is the last thing we tend to share with one another. That and the idea that “this too shall pass”. Because it will, barring a critical issue evolving…
Most of us know someone who has or had cancer. In a split second, we can think of those we lost too soon. It’s a mystery how this disease robs their lives and changes ours so quickly. One minute they’re here, and the next, they’re gone. Life seems so short. Surely not fair. I’ve known…
Jesus is the most faithful friend you’ll ever have. Unconditional love flows from His heart, and absolute truth rings from His mouth. You can fully depend on Him for companionship, wisdom, and direction. Interestingly, there’s often a parallel between our relationship with the Lord and our earthly friendships. For some, it’s difficult to trust because…
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When something feels off in your relationship, how do you know if it’s a dealbreaker or simply an area where you both can grow? The person you are dating cancels your dinner plans again because ‘something came up at work’. Is this a red flag or is the person ambitious and needs to learn better…
One of the most important questions you can ask yourself isn’t “How do I find the right person?” but rather “How do I become the person I need to be to find the right relationship?” Relationship readiness isn’t just about being single for a certain amount of time—it’s about developing the emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and…
Being thankful for singleness can seem like an oxymoron because many singles don’t see a reason to be grateful for it. On the contrary, there are many reasons to be grateful for being single. To start, singleness is a symbol of freedom. Freedom to grow as God allows you, freedom to learn who you are…
Proverbs 29:11 says, “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” A fool shares everything and anything with others without consideration of whether the recipient is a safe place for this information. Wise people are discerning about how they share sensitive information. When interacting with a person…
Deciding when to re-enter the dating world is one of the most difficult questions people face after a breakup and even more so after divorce.Your emotional readiness determines relationship success in ways that simply wanting companionship cannot. Dr. John Gottman’s decades of research on relationships reveals that emotional availability serves as the foundation for healthy…
Trust is a pillar of any healthy relationship. When broken, it can lead to insecurity and hurt. Healthy boundaries, open communication and maintaining emotional safety are all also important, particularly avoiding behaviors that create insecurity. A woman asks Lisa about whether it’s appropriate for her to be uncomfortable with the frequency of texting between her…