The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In life, we often set goals to improve ourselves and our circumstances. To get where we want to go, and to become the sort of people we want to be, taking those crucial first steps in the right direction is indispensable. To accomplish [...]
There is nothing that worries a parent like wondering whether or not your child is okay or getting the support he or she needs. When a child’s behavior seems different than other children their same age, it can be painstaking for parents as they try to figure out whether or not their child has [...]
“Getting better from depression demands a lifelong commitment. I’ve made that commitment for my life’s sake and for the sake of those who love me.” – Susan Polis Schutz, poet Managing depression is one of the hardest battles known to man. For one, it's not as simple as changing your mood and deciding that [...]
When you’ve got someplace you want to go, knowing the destination and how to get there make sense. Human beings are always on the go in numerous ways; not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, professionally, relationally as well. We’re always growing, and we want to get the most out of life. What is a [...]
When a relationship is meaningful and fulfilling, people and those around them will naturally flourish. In any relationship, there are a few key ingredients that are needed to keep people growing stronger toward each other. One of those key ingredients for a strong, healthy, and successful relationship is trust. In all sorts of relationships [...]
The topic of divorce is one that can divide Christians who have opposing views about whether or not Christian divorce is biblically permissible. Regardless of whether you agree with Christians getting a divorce, the fact is that in modern society, divorce is so prevalent that in secular circles it has become a normal occurrence. [...]
Our lives are marked not only by joy but also by grief and loss. We welcome new life into the world; celebrate a birthday, graduation, new job, or engagement. We laugh with friends and family over joyous occasions, as we should. But even as we do this, there are also often causes to mourn. The [...]
Over 4 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with an LD. One in every five children struggles with learning and attention-related difficulties. Learning disabilities in children are becoming more and more common these days. Exactly why these types of struggles are on a rise remains to be determined. What we do [...]
While some people dream about one day being married, others are not so sure if marriage is for them. Some people dive into marriage without much knowledge of their partner’s past and future interests, thinking that love is all they need to make a marriage last. Then there are some people who marry thinking [...]
Many parents have traditionally believed that children and adolescents do not have stress or problems in their daily life. People often think that children have no worries or that they have “too much of a good life” to be dealing with mental illness or other issues. Some adults will even minimize their children’s problems [...]
