As I write this, I am sitting with my mother-in-law in her private room inside an inpatient hospice facility. She is sleeping. We are waiting. Waiting to see when the Lord will take her home. I am also waiting for my mom to get a pathology report regarding her recent surgery for breast cancer. She is recovering. We are waiting. Waiting is hard.
There are also times when friendships have to end because one friend hurt the other beyond repair. In the case of being friends with a narcissist, there are many reasons to leave the friendship. Nowhere in the Bible does God command us to remain in a narcissistic friendship.
When dating feels silent, God may be doing His deepest work. Learn how to use this quiet season to reset your emotions, hear His voice, and find clarity about your worth and future.
While the purpose of social media is to connect with others more easily, it appears to be having the opposite effect. Here are six ways social media promotes loneliness rather than connection and how to remedy the situation.
Verbal and emotional abuse sneak into relationships with stealth and cunning. Unlike physical abuse, its after-effects leave invisible bruises, long-lasting scars that are far too easily hidden, and often, a complete alteration of one’s entire person.
In an era of complex and frustrating digital dating, explore whether seeking a matchmaker or dating coach aligns with a Christian approach to finding a life partner. We need God's help to illuminate the path to a fulfilling relationship, whether it's through traditional methods or modern assistance.
God intends good for our lives and often His prohibitions in the Bible are to protect us from harm. Our intent here is to present how the Bible speaks on this very sensitive matter, not to be ammunition for divisive arguments.
Any relationship with a narcissist can be difficult. Yet, by setting good boundaries, creating healthy relationships with others, cultivating your relationship with God, and walking in step with the Spirit, you can learn to live within the confines of that relationship. However, if, after several conversations, that person is not willing to change their ways, it may be time to terminate their relationship. God never wants us in destructive or emotionally abusive relationships.
Learning to intercede with reconciliation prayer is a great way to bring our hearts into perfect union with God’s. As a result, we’re going to see more unity in our marriages, friendships, families, and cultures.
Although some Christians may view dating as a way to help them navigate through battling these demons, we need God to bring healing. Here are some ways that singleness can help you confront your demons better than an earthly relationship ever can.
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