The Definition of a True Friend
You met in the sandbox when you were two, and ever since you’ve been inseparable. Or you met just last week at a game, and you hit it off immediately. Perhaps you met online on the comment thread of your favorite author, and since then you’ve never looked back. Having genuine friendships is not something that everyone has had a taste of. In our age of social media where friendships and connections are formed through the hasty click of a [...]
Why Do Men Have Affairs? 9 Reasons Men Cheat on Their Wives
Infidelity and affairs affect many marriages; around forty percent of divorces in the United States are because of infidelity. This infidelity may be physical, or it may be an emotional affair. With the ubiquity of social media and our constant connectivity through our mobile devices, emotional affairs have become easier to conduct. A few years ago, a huge scandal occurred when the data from an affair website was exposed, and married men from all walks of life, from pastors to [...]
Therapy for Children: Finding Help When Your Child Needs It
Of the many gifts that God has given the world, one of the greatest tokens of His grace has been the gift of children. The laughter of a child can brighten any room; they delight us, and we delight in bringing joy into their lives. We all want what is best for the children in our care, and no one wants to see their child in distress. Sometimes, however, we may find ourselves and our children in situations that are [...]
Walking in a Holidaze: Overcoming Social Anxiety During the Holidays
The holidays can feel like a nightmare for someone with social anxiety. Shopping in a crowded store, participating in events, and going out for supplies and gifts during COVID-19 is enough to drive anyone to stay indoors snuggly wrapped in a blanket of anxiety. However, once you understand social anxiety, you can overcome its symptoms to improve your quality of life. It is a common condition that has thrived during the pandemic quarantine as more people stayed home, even working [...]
Navigating the New: Dealing with Change
Sometimes dealing with change in life has a way of shattering your hope when you least expect it. The unsettling storms of life cause chaos, confusion, and uncertainty. The unexpected start of a new chapter can make us feel lost, confused, and unsure of how to move forward. Life changes cause us to learn something new. They can cause ripple effects in our souls. Some examples of life changes include: The loss of someone close to you The loss of [...]
6 Common Signs of Anger Issues
It happens to the best of us. When life hands you lemons, you don’t always have the presence of mind to make lemonade. Anger is an emotion that is so ubiquitous that we’ve all felt it at one point or another. Any number of things may have triggered it, from bad traffic, a betrayal in a relationship, a stubborn child, a wayward spouse, an obtuse colleague, and more. Anger is spoken about in many places in the Bible. We’re warned [...]