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04/24/2026

04/23/2026

At first glance, the 5 Love Languages®—Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, and Physical Touch—seem straightforward. But our unique personality traits can influence how we experience our primary Love Languages. Demonstrating those languages for your partner can quickly reveal their complexity.

For instance, a spontaneous road trip might not feel like quality time a cautious planner can happily receive. And an introverted person may want to experience physical touch, such as displays of affection, in private. Personality also affects how we offer Love Languages to our spouse. That’s because we tend to approach them from our own perspective.

Did you know your personality can impact how you give and receive your primary Love Languages™? At first glance, the 5 Love Languages®—Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, and Physical Touch—seem straightforward. But our unique personality traits can influence...

04/22/2026

Does clutter drive you nuts or do you not really notice it? A few knick-knacks here, some dirty dishes there, kids’ toys everywhere. If being surrounded by clutter makes you feel a little mentally frazzled, you might not be imagining it. In fact, research has found that excessive clutter can have a negative effect on your ability to focus and process information, as well as on your self-esteem and mood.

Now consider this: Can your marriage have clutter? And if so, what effect might it have on your relationship?

Can your marriage have clutter? If so, what effect might it have on your relationship? What steps can you take to clear it?

04/21/2026

We should learn to recognize what those around us are feeling first, before rushing to affirm or correct. We can be emotionally perceptive without being enslaved to emotions. Acknowledging the reality of emotions is different from evaluating their health or helpfulness. We can help people feel heard and loved without affirming them... Sadly, in our cultural moment—when helping others “feel cared for and supported” is seen as the highest good—anything short of full validation of feelings can be interpreted as being cruel or abusive.

Contemporary culture says we should always validate feelings. But biblical wisdom requires a more nuanced approach.

04/20/2026

Every couple has moments and conversations they’d rather take back. Discussing the possibility of being with someone else in the future can create tremendous insecurity and anxiety. That’s true even if the conversation wasn’t entirely serious.

Some thoughts are best left unspoken, and can’t be taken back once they’re said. Knowing your spouse could be attracted to someone else is painful and upsetting, even in the most secure relationships. If you ever asked your spouse a question like this—and received a dismaying answer—this article is for you.

“Honey, if I die first, who would you want to marry?” “If we hadn’t married, who would you have ended up with?” “Do you find anyone else attractive? Who?” Every couple has moments and conversations they’d rather take back. Discussing the possibility of being with someone else in the ...

04/16/2026

When it comes to connecting with your spouse, you probably think of the intentional, anticipated chunks of time, like an anniversary date or the regularly-scheduled check-ins that keep your marriage rolling along smoothly. These are necessary and well worth the planning and effort. And while it can feel like these are the only real opportunities you have to truly connect, you might be surprised to find that there are other chances tucked throughout your day. It’s all about recognizing and making the most of them. Here are five often overlooked examples:

Did you know there are hidden chances to connect with your spouse tucked throughout your day? Here are five often overlooked examples

04/15/2026

Thinking is hard work. Books can, however, give you new companions in that work. Friends from far away and long ago, who can join the work beside you. Social media can’t replicate this with its stream of short, snappy snippets. Most properly developed thoughts don’t fit well into five second videos or two-sentence statements, and even blog posts can only go so far (says the author, on his blog). Podcasts and films and documentaries can be useful, but most of the world’s great treasures of thought and imagination are found between the treasure-chest binding of good books. To access them and claim their wealth, you must take up and read.

Class was finished for the day at Munster Bible College. As my friend looked over the school’s library, he said, “I never used to read at all before I came here. I just looked at movies and videos …

04/14/2026

The show immerses us firsthand in the fact that to be alone— really, truly alone—is one of the greatest hardships a human being can ever bear. A long-running study in loneliness conducted by Harvard University recently concluded that “loneliness kills. It’s as powerful as smoking or alcoholism.”

The comfort of the good shepherd’s presence is all the more wonderful when we take seriously the reality of the darkness and the presence of evil.

04/13/2026

Interrupting conversations is Control Freak behavior. Even if it’s a seemingly small quirk among your spouse’s many good qualities, it’s worth addressing. While you want to avoid becoming controlling too, there are a few things you can do to call your spouse’s attention to the problem.

Before we move on, let’s quickly define what a Control Freak is: someone who cares deeply about what’s going to happen. Someone with a controlling personality is often riddled with anxiety, and insecure under the surface. They may seem self-assured, but in reality, they’re spinning internally.

Is your spouse a chronic interruptor? Do you dread talking on the phone when your spouse is nearby? Does your spouse tend to jump in the middle of your conversations—or worse, dominate them? And does that interruption derail your chat entirely, or force an end to the original interaction? Interrup...

04/09/2026

In 2013 Tim Keller held a special event at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on the topic of pain and suffering, around the time his book “Walking with God through Pain and Suffering” came out. In his talk, Dr. Keller looks at:

How we can understand the general problem of suffering, evil and injustice.
How we survive the personal problem of facing suffering.
How we find our greatest refuge in seeing how Christ handled suffering.

In 2013 Tim Keller held a special event at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on the topic of pain and suffering, around the time his book “Walking with God throug...