Is it best to change or surrender? When should a person surrender to surrounding circumstances, and when should someone fight for change? There is no definitive answer to this question.…
Is something missing this Christmas? Many people lose their sense of joy over the holiday season. Contrary to what many think, Christmas is not a joyous season for everyone. The…
What will you do with your anger? We all experience it. No one is exempt from the intense emotions that come with anger. My parents raised me to believe that…
Do you compare yourself to others? Many do. Focusing on inequality risks discrimination against yourself or someone else. I’ve engaged in far too many unfair comparisons over the years. In…
The question, “Why not just leave?” is often asked by people who don’t understand the dynamics of an abusive relationship. Leaving is never as simple as that. Statistically, the most…
Time is a precious commodity. It is a gift we are all given with no prejudice. I assume you’ve heard the common phrase, “All things heal with time.” During my…
Are you a people pleaser? I existed most of my life as a people pleaser. During my younger years, I molded myself after what I thought others had wanted me…
Are you aware that body-shaming is abuse? Most people haven’t thought of it as such, yet anything used to mistreat another, any act of cruelty or violence, and any words…
Willingness versus expertise—is one more important than the other? Society teaches us that expertise matters most. However, I believe that God is more concerned with our willingness and rejoices when…
Have you ever experienced how giving can heal the giver? I hope you have, because it can be a powerful experience. I have consistently witnessed wounded souls so wrapped up…
