It is common to feel trapped in the darkness of life. Depression, grief, and fear can feel heavy and dark. When life feels dark, it can feel daunting and hopeless. John 1:5 states, “The light shines

As human beings, we do not enjoy discomfort. When a difficult emotion surfaces, many of us instinctually, but unknowingly, work very hard to avoid experiencing those unpleasant feelings. This can look like turning to TV, social

We make choices all the time and our thoughts guide our choices and our attitudes, perhaps even more than we realize.  These thoughts and beliefs affect our emotions and also our actions.  There is good reason

When couples have ongoing and repeated conflict that is not repaired, they can get stuck in a pursue/distance pattern. Over time, they can feel increasingly stuck and hopeless. The pursuing partner will often bring up their