A few months back, I watched a video where Pastor Mark Driscoll discussed how to respond to toxic family members. Since we all have to deal with toxic people at times (family or not), I was interested to hear the message. After watching the video and reading through the comments, numerous individuals shared how they made the difficult decision to […]
I like to think I’m an empathetic person, and for the most part, I believe that description accurately defines my character. But plenty of times I’ve fallen short of being empathetic, especially with those closest to me. Recently, my husband spent most of two days with our kids on full dad-duty. I was busy working, running errands, and taking care […]
All too often, well-intentioned family or church members may give advice that calls us to play it safe. But God’s call on our lives is often one of boldness and courage. This is why it’s important to look at the motivation of the person giving advice. Is their advice to protect us? While protection is important so that we’re not […]