In part one of this series, wives were cautioned not to withdraw their trust and cause their husbands to feel punished. Part two covered broken trust among healthy friends and family, and how to respond with the right motives and reduce the chances of anyone feeling punished. And finally, we can now cover the most…

In last week’s article, wives were challenged not to make husbands work to earn trust they already have positionally. A Christian husband feeling punished by his wife would be halted from making things right with the Lord and with her. In this part two article, women can consider our responsibility when it comes to a mature…

Husbands, mine included, have shared with me the predicament of sometimes feeling punished by their wives. Meanwhile, wives can’t understand why they’re being accused of causing the feeling. In this three-part series, I will review three categories of people who may break a woman’s trust, consider our potential responses, and then examine if we’re responsible…

“Iron sharpens iron” is a popular Christian cliché, especially when a Christian wants to justify correcting another Christian. But I’ve recently noticed this verse has a second half! “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens (improves and smooths) the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17). For me, that means I need to check in…

One of my friends loves others in a peculiar way. If she could, this long-distance friend would post ads all around the world about the love and acceptance she has for me! Before you determine I’m a total narcissist, please know her repeated declarations of love are not about who I am, but about the…

It’s often thought that the kindest way to help someone who’s in bondage to an unhealthy lifestyle or to a certain sin struggle is to be a good listener and validate how hard the battle is. Then, if that doesn’t work, “tough love” is another approach. But I’m struck by the Apostle Paul encouraging me…

If you were an adult in the 90’s, you may remember the popular Boundaries book by Cloud & Townsend. This was a helpful book for some Christians when it was written, but this article will provide you with updated tips based on how the world has changed since that time. Or maybe you’re coming of…

Long before social media, people were comparing themselves to others. In fact, you can trace it back to the Garden of Eden. Comparison can feel as natural as breathing and like something that can’t be helped. At best, humans make comparisons in order to learn and grow. Other times, a neutral comparison is made to…

Yesterday’s part 1 article launched a two-part refresher course on friendship by a) presenting the loneliness epidemic, b) distinguishing between close, good, and casual friendships, and c) considering the connection between friendship and season of life. Today’s part 2 article will a) encourage you to elevate your vision for friendship and face some possible hard…

If you’re having trouble making friends or struggling with loneliness, you’re not the only one. Longing for connection is a malady that rivals the Covid pandemic and can lead to equally damaging health consequences. Not only are youth depression and anxiety rates making national news, but in recent weeks the Wall Street Journal has published…