Reality of Connection
Marriage opens up your eyes to all sorts of things you never would have known. Have you experienced that? Of course there’s the obvious, noticing how differently men and women keep house or organize bathroom essentials (if you’re a man, realizing how many more items women consider “essentials”).
My own…
Seasons of Friendship
“Ashley and Katelyn BFF” must be scrawled or etched into several thousand trees and wooden picnic benches across the United States. When we make friends in elementary school, the thought of one day not being friends anymore never crosses our minds. Best friends forever. But is that a realistic…
Distorted by Shame
Shame has a way of draining the joy out of every part of your life. I’ve heard several podcasts recently that address how shame establishes road blocks on the road to strong relationships.
One was an interview with Dr. Curt Thompson (author of The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories…
Power in Beginnings
It’s finally fall. Full of confidence, you wake up ready for the day–the promise of cooler temperatures, hot drinks, fall festivities with friends. It feels refreshing to step into a new season.
New chances.
New schedule.
“New you,” something inside whispers.
Something about the beginning of things makes us feel more competent. Like…
When Conflict is Necessary
Conflict is unavoidable in relationships.
I didn’t used to believe that–I was the quiet friend all through childhood and into high school. If I disagreed with someone or they said something offensive, I typically stayed silent. Because of that, I always had someone to hang out with. But it also…
Soft Comfort in Grief
Reflecting on my last post, I thought I’d give our furry family members another spotlight mention for how they’re able to effortlessly soften the blow of grief.
We all handle grief and loss in different ways. Whether we get angry, pull away from everyone, or try to just power through…