Tag: relationships
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Friday Flashback: When Hope Ends and Somehow Begins Again
Featuring Natasha Bedingfield — Soulmate There are songs that don’t just remind you of a time period. They remind you of who you were emotionally when you lived inside that season of life. Soulmate was that song for me. Around 2010, I listened to it constantly while an on-again, off-again relationship finally, definitively ended. And…
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Wednesday Wisdom: Pop Culture, Love, and the Truth About Marriage
Having to navigate the shattered shards of my parents’ marriage made me skeptical about love from the beginning. Their subsequent debacle of relationships left the kids as casualties, and I carried that distrust into adulthood. Later, working in VIP Services on the Las Vegas Strip, I saw another side of broken vows—men gleefully repeating the…
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Narcissists in the Wild
“You’re special. Different. I see you.”—Joe Goldberg, YOU “They love the spotlight. They charm a room. They always come back until you figure them out.”—Every survivor of a narcissist, ever We’ve All Met Him. Sometimes he looks like a brooding bookstore owner with a tragic backstory (Joe Goldberg).Other times, he stands on the world stage…
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Hello, You. Social Media Was Made for Narcissists
Hello, You. (Read in your inner Joe Goldberg Voice)Scrolling again, aren’t you? Feed after feed, story after story. You tell yourself it’s just to “stay connected,” but let’s not lie to each other. Social media isn’t just a connection, it’s a stage. And on this stage? The narcissists are the headliners. They thrive here, don’t…
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When the Lights Go Down: What a Jumbotron, Coldplay, and a Slow Fade Reveal About Us
It was meant to be a magical moment. The glow of the Jumbotron, the swell of the music, and an interactive moment with the crowd. But as Coldplay’s Chris Martin scanned the audience and cheekily remarked that the couple ducking the camera was either “shy or having an affair,” the stadium erupted in laughter. But…
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Healing from Grief: A Personal Story of Loss and Hope
May 28, 2010. The date is etched into my bones. It was supposed to be a fresh start. I was closing the door—physically and emotionally—on an on-again, off-again five-year relationship. He was headed to Hawaii. I was packing up my life, bracing myself to begin again. There’s a strange kind of freedom that comes with…
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When Life Slaps You Like a Clown: Finding Illumination in the Unexpected
Life has a funny way of delivering its biggest lessons. Sometimes, they come gently, like a whisper in the wind. Other times, they hit you hard—like a clown slapping you in the face. You’re left standing there, stunned, dumbfounded, wondering What just happened? That’s the thing about illumination. It rarely arrives the way we expect.…
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Creating Healthy Boundaries: Lessons from Life and from Jesus
Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” when you knew you should have said “no”? Maybe you’ve felt your energy dwindle while juggling endless demands at work, or you’ve noticed your relationships slipping into unhealthy territory. Whether in our personal lives or our professional pursuits, setting boundaries is crucial—not only for our peace of mind…
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Christmas Day Is Over, but the Spiritual Battle Continues
Christmas Day is magical, isn’t it? Lights twinkle, laughter fills the air, and we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. But as December 25th passes, we often find ourselves stepping back into the realities of life—conflicts, stress, and battles that feel far removed from the joy of Christmas morning. And yet, the…
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What’s It Like on the Other Side of Me
Have you ever noticed how minor irritations can snowball into significant conflicts? The doorbell rings unexpectedly, interrupting your focus. Instead of greeting the visitor with warmth, irritation bubbles up as if your personal space has been invaded. Or perhaps it’s your tone of voice—sarcastic, sharp, and easily misunderstood—that sparks unintended tension.It’s a subtle shift, but…
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How Satan Uses Sexual Exploitation and Objectification to Undermine God’s Design
We live in a world where the value of human beings is often reduced to their physical appearance or how they can be used for others’ pleasure. Satan, as the ultimate deceiver, knows that breaking down the sanctity of sex and relationships strikes directly at the heart of God’s design for love, commitment, and self-respect.…
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The War on God’s Design: How Society is Undermining Our True Identity
In today’s culture, we are constantly encouraged to “be our most authentic selves.” On the surface, this sounds empowering. Who wouldn’t want to live life true to who they are? However, the issue arises when being your “authentic self” becomes an excuse to reject God’s design and nature. We see it happening all around us:…
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