Christians are given so much grace by God that it’s easy to lose awareness for how desperately it’s needed. Not only is grace necessary for eternal life, it’s significant for daily living and relating with others. If you aren’t thinking about God’s gift of grace, it’s natural to believe you have to earn your place…

Experiencing the feeling of rejection is perhaps one of the most painful experiences of life in a fallen world, and never fearing it again is surely one of the most anticipated benefits of eternity. Being rejected by another person or group of people can crush your spirit, weaken the health of your relationship patterns for…

You’ve probably heard it said that the relationship you’ll be in for the longest period of time is with your siblings. Usually you know your siblings longer than you’ve known your spouse, and the timing of your lifespan more closely matches that of your siblings than your parents. And even if you don’t have siblings,…

In Part 1 of Accountability Partners, the argument was made for why accountability is so important, and a number of real-life examples were provided so you can see what it can look like. In Part 2, you will find tips for a) finding good accountability and b) providing good accountability. When You’re the One Looking…

Accountability is a common word, but that doesn’t make it fully understood. The modern concept of having an accountability partner may have originated with addiction recovery programs and may be the use you’re most familiar with, but there are many other scenarios where accountability – having to answer to another – can make a huge…

When a young adult moves back home, the results can range anywhere from a sweet time to a nightmare. While there is no fool-proof formula, there are a number of measures parents and young adults can take to greatly reduce the chances of disaster. For Parents Recognize the various adjustments and losses your young adult…

You may not realize it, and certainly not mean to – but you might not be as emotionally safe (people can trust you with their hearts) as you think you are, or as you want to be. Or perhaps the opposite is true for you – you’re in a relationship with someone else who doesn’t…

The word “codependent” is often tossed around, but its meaning can be a little challenging to grasp. If you’re about to read this article to better understand codependency – whether in yourself or in someone else – be encouraged that having tendencies towards being codependent is something that can be managed with awareness, tools, and…