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The Even Bigger Problem than Emotional Abuse…
"I think I need a break. I might move home for a while. I've realized Alex [husband of 2 years] is abusive…" My friend's confidence cut me to the heart. I was devastated for her. I felt her pain keenly but also felt the pain of seeing yet another of my dear friends'...
The Reality of Living Marriage as a Calling
No one ever told me this would be easy, but I never knew that it could be this hard" - "Brave" Moriah Peters . Truer words were never spoken of marriage. First, let me give a tiny disclaimer: I am married and I would do it all over again an infinite number of times....
The Better Way to Approach the “Problem of Suffering”
Can we just be honest here? I hate it when people call it the "problem of suffering". The whole question of why does a good God allow good people to experience pain. People are ok with suffering as a consequence for "bad" people/sin (as long as it not for them) but...
Suffering, Sacrifice, and Self-Care
Who am I to write about suffering? I am the WORST at it. Complaining has legitimately been my MO as long as I can remember. I have literally and intentionally sought out the negatives in every situation ever since forever because I thought it was a way to fix or...
Why Reparation is Necessary for Intimacy
“I’m sorry” Two simple words with such deep layers of meaning.... and yet we toss them about flippantly, seldomly stopping to contemplate the other side. "I’m sorry", has become synonymous with "Oops... aren’t I cute anyway? How can you stay mad at this face? Don’t...
Why and How to Overcome a Fear of Silence
For the heart that desires peace or any sort of spiritual life at all, a lack of silence is the worst plague of modern society. It's a bold claim, but the average modern American household has three plus televisions, to which we have approximately 6+ hours of exposure...
