While not all people have the misfortune of being shocked by an electrical outlet, almost all of us get ourselves into circumstances or particular relationships from time to time that teach us to avoid discomfort. After the first “shock,” we learn to gently and carefully test for the slightest potential of discomfort and then jump back if it is present.

In silence and solitude, there is space for cleansing and rest in God.

How can we help children face the anxieties of life?

A family is much more than the sum of its parts.

Conversation can lead to conflict. With love as the goal, it can be life-giving.

To improve our relationships with others, we must examine our relationship with ourselves.

“Lord, teach us to pray.”

Our earnest endeavor should be to maintain qualities of innocence throughout our lives.

To combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), we need to seek light.

Christmas changes everything.

Gratitude takes practice.

A mother’s brain undergoes natural chemical, physical, and biological changes in pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to practice biblical, other-centered hospitality in a vulnerable way.

When we practice forgiveness, we participate in building God’s Kingdom on Earth.

As young adult children face new challenges, how can parents manage their own emotional responses?

Sloth may not be that we’re not doing enough, but that we’re not caring enough.

In an age of busyness and production, how can we find rest?

What do you do when you can’t solve the problem?

On this World Mental Health Day, let's take a practical look at how to improve our mental wellness.

Spiritual disciplines help form us into healthier versions of ourselves.