In Ephesians 4:2 (NIV), Paul sets a high standard for relationships. He writes, "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." While Paul is speaking about all relationships in this verse, his words are especially important to spouse,...
When working through trauma, your spiritual life and faith in God are your most powerful allies. I don't offer the following ideas as a to-do list but as a way to present pathways to healing that can open up for you. These strategies have helped me and countless...
__________________________ Mental health has become one of the most pressing issues that affects individuals from all walks of life, including those in our church communities. While churches often spend time and resources focusing on ministries related to spiritual...
Remembering our friend Dr. Sue Johnson. She was a world-renowned psychologist, best-selling author, professor, researcher, creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Sue lived with cancer for three years. On April 23, 2024, that journey ended. “I so enjoyed our...
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis What if I told you that everything we do in life—and, for that matter, everything we don’t do in life—is a product of our...
by Dr. Gary Oliver On July 25, 1937, H. Norman Wright was born in Hollywood Hills, California. He grew up attending Hollywood Hills Presbyterian Church and went to Hollywood High School. For several decades, he was a professor at Biola University and Talbot Seminary....
In Max Lucado’s inspirational book The Applause of Heaven, he ends with a chapter on going home. He begins the chapter by describing his conclusion to a long trip and finally arriving at the airport. His wife and three daughters are excited that he is home. But one of...
by Curt Thompson, M.D. Max’s interminable ruminations, always worrying about never getting it right, never being good enough in his career, had the effect of both sweeping him into the fast track of advancement—because of how hard he worked in response to his...
by Ashley Elliott, MS, LMHCA Consider your partner’s strengths. Do their qualities always fill your heart with joy? Or do their When you think of your past, do you recall fond memories or pain, gratitude or regret? Though everyone desires to feel good about their past...
