Let Go of Your Leaves
Weather patterns around the globe have been a little off-kilter. One noticeable effect is that deciduous trees with short-lived leaves (think maples) didn’t all faithfully shed their foliage over the winter. Why not? They either got too cold or too hot. Normally, as days shorten, trees go through abscission. The process of abscission is responsible […]
Let Go of Your Leaves
Weather patterns around the globe have been a little off-kilter. One noticeable effect is that deciduous trees with short-lived leaves (think maples) didn’t all faithfully shed their foliage over the winter. Why not? They either got too cold or too hot. Normally, as days shorten, trees go through abscission. The process of abscission is responsible […]
Aftershock: 4 Steps Forward
If you’ve discovered that your spouse is viewing pornography—maybe over years of your marriage—you likely feel as if your world is crumbling. The sense of betrayal can seem overwhelming. You want your relationship to be restored, but there’s no quick fix for what’s happened. Don’t lose hope! As you look to the difficult road ahead, […]
How to Respond to Tragedy
How do we as Christians support others when we hear of their loss, whether it is that of a friend or family member, sudden or expected? There are no easy answers to this, but here are a few guidelines: What to say: Keep it simple. “I am so sorry.” “I can’t even imagine how hard […]
How to Respond to Tragedy
How do we as Christians support others when we hear of their loss, whether it is that of a friend or family member, sudden or expected? There are no easy answers to this, but here are a few guidelines: What to say: Keep it simple. “I am so sorry.” “I can’t even imagine how hard […]