We face unmet expectations every day. They affect us emotionally and can throw us of track if we aren’t aware of what’s happening. This post offers practical advice on how to respond well to unmet expectations.

Forgiveness means to give up the right to get even. But there are many things that forgiveness is not. Here are six things that forgiveness is NOT.

Too often, Christians simplify their talks with clichés and jargon. This can feel disrespectful to both people and God. We can do better. This post explains why using clichés and jargon doesn’t help share your faith clearly.

If toxic pastors are so bad, why are they so rarely confronted? Here are ten reasons people fail at confronting an abusive pastor. See if you can relate.

Cancer is most often seen as the great thief, robbing you of so much. But it can also be seen as a gift. There are things gained through cancer that you won’t find any place else. God is not limited by cancer. He can make good out of it if you let him.

When a friend hurts, do you know what to say… or what NOT to say? Here are seven ways to help the people who are hurting in your life.

When conflict happens, do you know how to resolve it? This post looks at a seven step process to approach crucial conversations.

Finding God’s will for your life is so important. But how do you do it? This post offers ten questions to help clarify how you might find God’s will for your life.

If you don’t like the story of your life it might be because you are letting the wrong people write your story. To reclaim your story you should take back the pen from these people by setting boundaries for them.

Fear seems to cause people to lose their sense of dignity. They free themselves to offer provocative and divisive words and memes online. But we are called to bring people together, not divide.

Jesus came to set us free, but not just so we can enjoy our freedom. Jesus came to set us free to serve others just like he did. There are two parts to the faith story.

Do you struggle trying to experience or believe in God’s love for you? Despite what you believe about God’s love, your shame might be blocking you from experiencing God’s love.

There are many reasons why some people choose not to believe in God. Often, these reasons are deeply connected to negative or painful experiences within church communities. This post explores five common reasons why individuals decide to stop believing in God, while also offering one positive reason that encourages faith.

Parents, how do you handle your child’s failure? What do they see on your face and hear from your lips? How can you become their biggest supporter and the person they turn to in failure? Learn how to reframe your child’s failure.

Jesus’ words on divorce and marriage can feel condemning. What was his point? If you are divorced, what does his words mean for you? This post will offer you a better understanding of Jesus’ teaching.

Developing the right church staff culture sets the tone for the entire church. Here are a few suggestions to help bring your staff together as a positive team.

When a church can admit that they have been abusive, they need to eradicate it from the roots. Any remaining scent of abuse will be quickly picked up by people who have experienced an abusive church.

When you’ve experienced spiritual abuse, it can be so devastating you may not feel like you will ever recover. But God is faithful. He can renew your spirit if you give him the opportunity. This post will give you some direction to let that happen.

Toxic church people can dominate your church and ruin the experience for everyone. How do you confront the toxic church member? This post will help you to understand their shame based motivation. Part Two will give you seven steps to confronting them.

Too often our losses make us feel overwhelmed, like our life is slowly being chipped away. But God can fill up those losses and make you whole.