The Power of an Emoji 

Nov 30, 2023 | Blog, Featured

Recently, I wrote a heartfelt message to a troubled friend and sent it via Messenger. Within a few minutes, an angry-face emoji popped up beside my message. Instantly, I felt a sensation in the pit of my stomach that I recognized as anxiety. I immediately thought,...

When Marriage is Like Two Ships That Pass in the Night

Oct 10, 2023 | Blog

The 1979 Barry Manilow song “Ships” peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Manilow’s beautiful melancholy tone in this song reflects the love of a father and son, best characterized by their geographical distance and emotional pain. They try...

What Dying Patients Are Teaching Me About the End of Life

Oct 4, 2023 | Blog

1. We Lay Down Trophies and Accolades After visiting a well-known aging pastor and his wife, I thought about the couple’s influence among their peers, church, community, and denomination. Most of this had vanished because of their declining health and years...
When Trust Erodes Love Fades

When Trust Erodes Love Fades

Sep 26, 2023 | Blog

When Trust Erodes Love Fades Throughout my ministry, I have counseled about 150 couples.  Many have been pre-marital couples and others have been couples with marital problems.  Through my counseling and my marriage, I have learned how important trust is to...