Why Should I Try a Recovery Center? Today, health problems and addiction concerns are more common than ever before due to the demands of contemporary life and various influences, such as genetic factors. Truly, these can contribute to people facing mental health difficulties and dependence on substances to cope with Read more
5 Ways to Live Your Life to the Fullest (Right Now) We found ourselves on an extended vacation at the beach a few weeks ago. It’s one of our very favorite places to go. For the most part, we rest, read great books, take long walks, sit under the umbrella Read more
5 Essential Conversations to Have with Aging Parents for Their Well-being Life’s stages come with their kinds of conversations. Youth often brings excitement and lightheartedness, but the topics become heavier and more complicated as your parents age. It’s painful to see the people who once seemed invincible begin to struggle, Read more
An Apology Letter for Healing Your Church Hurt It seems like it was just yesterday. My younger brother was in trouble. It seemed he was regularly getting a spanking or having to atone for something he had done that day. I think I was about ten years old, and he Read more
How to Load up on the Good and Get Rid of the Bad Author Dave Ramsey tells the most intriguing story about his wife’s regular practices after she runs. Her name is Sharon. As an avid runner, Sharon has a schedule that she keeps and some habits that she follows. Read more
6 Ways a Dog Can Add Joy to Your Family Life Spending quality time with your dog is more than just being in the same space; it’s about engaging in experiences that strengthen your connection and bring mutual joy. Truly, dogs thrive on interaction, and by fully participating in these Read more
4 Ways the Holy Spirit REVEALS Truth to You and Me My mother gave them to us almost every Sunday in church. They were the coolest little pencil puzzle books. If you would turn your pencil to the side and brush it back and forth across the page, an image Read more
Forming Friendships in Later Life: A How-To Guide As we move into the later stages of life, forming new friendships can be both a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Strong social connections are vital for emotional well-being, mental stimulation, and even physical health. But making friends in later life can feel Read more
What Can You Do When Someone Pulls a Chair Out From Under You? It happened almost daily. Someone would come back to class after a bathroom break, prepare to sit in their yellow plastic chair and pull up to their desk, begin to sit down, and then… The Unexpected. No Read more
How to Heal a Broken Friendship I curled up on my bed, staring at my cell phone and willing it to vanish. Dreading the phone call awaiting me. Truly, my heart raced with each passing second. Next, to me, my husband sat and said, “Just go ahead and get it Read more
My grandmother was an amazing seamstress. Anything with a needle and thread, she could whip into a masterpiece. She did counted cross-stitch, and she crocheted. Every piece she created was beautiful, intricate in detail, and quite fantastic. As a child, I tried to follow in her footsteps. First, we tried Read more