How Do You Biblically Honor Toxic Parents?

The habit of worrying can be an unpleasant thing to break, but it is possible with God’s help. Christ Jesus has given us clear direction in His Word regarding letting go and trusting Him so that He can take over and provide us with peace, joy, and security. Despite this promise from our Heavenly Father, …

Going through a broken heart can be a momentous and overwhelming setback. But God is the ultimate healer and savior Who has the power to mend even our most complex hurts in life. As an expert in Christian healing practices, I strive to offer written advice that’s backed by sound biblical understanding of how we …

Relationships can become strained due to the build-up of resentment between spouses, and it is easy for negative thoughts and actions to follow if resentment is not properly addressed. Fortunately, couples can overcome resentment biblically by following the principles outlined in Scripture.  As a Christian marriage counselor with over 25 years of experience in helping …

Life’s challenges can often resemble storms because they’re unpredictable and fierce. We as Christians are certainly not shielded from the adversities that life throws our way, yet it is in our response to these trials that we truly stand out. Through my personal odyssey of faith, coupled with a mosaic of stories shared by my …

Dealing with disrespect from a mother-in-law can be incredibly challenging. Toxic behavior such as exerting unfair levels of control or manipulation can strain relationships, cause conflict in the family, and lead to emotional distress. As a professional counselor specializing in Family Dynamics and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I have seen firsthand how difficult it can …

Do you ever find yourself worrying and feeling like too many things are out of your control? We know from scripture that worrying is a sin, but we still experience moments when it can be overwhelming. As Christians, we need to gain insight into how to effectively deal with worry without succumbing to disbelief in …

The practice of giving tithes has been around since the Old Testament. Because tithing involves giving to the church, it is sometimes confused with the word “offering”. Tithes and offerings may both be about giving money to the church, but these two are actually different, and you can’t just use the terms interchangeably.  A tithe …

It’s not surprising that tithing is one of the laws given by God that is kind of hard to follow. As we all know, a tithe is ten percent of our first fruits or, in our current context, our income or what we receive. Regardless of how much your income is, giving ten percent of …

Sometimes, we think of tithing as something like a freewill offering to God. However, tithes are different from offerings and not something we can just stop giving, thinking that God is okay with it. Tithing is a commandment from the Lord. As people who aim to please God (2 Timothy 2:4 No one serving as …

Money has always played an important role in our lives, and conflict over money can easily arise, whether in businesses regarding who gets the largest share or estates when it comes to distributing inheritances. Sadly, people also wonder whether they should tithe or not. Sometimes even the amount becomes the issue. Is it okay not …