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Most of us don’t lie to hurt others—we lie to protect ourselves. We soften details, omit facts, or shift blame because the truth feels risky. Deep down, we fear criticism. We fear rejection. We fear being seen as “less” than we want everyone to see us.
I’ve did this for many years during the first two decades of my marriage. My own insecurity caused me to be deceptive t...
One of the most subtle and effective lies Satan whispers into modern ears is this:“If you’re a good person, that’s enough.”
It sounds reasonable. It feels comfortable. It flatters the ego.
But it’s not biblical.
And it’s not true.
There’s a moment—right after the words leave our lips—when we wish we could chase them down, grab them mid-air, and stuff them back into our mouths. But the tongue, once it goes rogue, is notoriously hard to rein in. We’ve all felt the sting of words spoken too quickly… and the regret that follows just as fast.
I believe in loving people where they’re at. It sounds simple—right? I am absolutely NOT good at it. But what happens when loving someone starts to pull you apart? When your compassion becomes a slow unraveling of your peace, your joy, or your sense of self? Or, when your compassion turning into toxic empathy?
I’ve been there. You probably have too. The friend who alway...
Most of us have some knowledge that we need more protein (and less carbs!) as we age. But, I’m guessing not many of us know that collagen is one of those proteins that we need to supplement with as we age.
The human body naturally produces collagen.
