Self-esteem (or as some call it, self-worth) is the thoughts and feelings one has toward self. Inflated self-esteem (thinking and feeling too highly of self) can be harmful in that it can produce arrogance that repels others, a narcissistic attitude that harms more than helps. A deflated self-esteem (thinking and feeling too low of [...]
We all get a little nervous waving off our child on their first day of school, leaving the house with our spouse to go on a date and leaving the kids with a new baby sitter, or putting the family pet in kennels while we travel out of town. It is normal for us [...]
Has a loved one let you down big time? Did you major in a field of study, only to find out that the career path wasn’t fulfilling? Have you believed in an institution that didn’t follow through on their promises? If so, you could be dealing with the crushing effects of feeling disillusioned. What [...]
Loneliness is at an epidemic level in American society today. Many of us deal with this painful problem, and it can get in the way of a healthy life. If you are dealing with loneliness, know that you are not alone in facing this pain. The good news is that loneliness is curable. However, [...]
“I think I have attachment issues” is a statement that’s often uttered within romantic relationships as individuals wrestle with feeling like they either get attached way too easily or struggle getting attached to other people. Attachment issues can rear up as you navigate the dating phase of a relationship all the way into marriage [...]
Losing someone close to you is one of the most devastating events you will ever experience. Even Christians who lose other believers they are close to mourn the loss of their friend, although they know through faith that they will see them again. However, some losses do not seem to heal with time. The [...]
Anger is a complicated emotion. Often when it is felt, you aren’t sure why you feel it or where it comes from. Often it can feel a bit out of control and may get the best of you when you are in a more vulnerable state. That's why anger management techniques are so important. [...]
Every culture in the world expresses important aspects of itself through its food – how we gather or obtain it, how we prepare it, how we consume, and dispose of it. Food is one of God’s good gifts to us and something that our bodies need for them to continue to function properly and [...]
The idea that self-care needs to look like the cover of Yoga Journal or SELF Magazine is a myth. There is no rule book that says you need to makeover your guest bedroom into a Himalayan salt sauna, or that you need to give the kids to your sister for the weekend in order [...]
Adultery. It’s one of the most hurtful betrayals a spouse can go through. The act violates the exclusive nature of the marriage and breaks the covenant between the two partners and God. How does one heal after an affair? Infidelity doesn’t always include a sexual relationship. Emotional infidelity may seem innocent enough – until [...]
