Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom, Reflection, and Hope

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom realized and justice long delayed. While it became a national holiday in 2021, its roots reach back to June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free—two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln…

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5 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Is Depressed

When someone you care about struggles with depression, it’s natural to want to help. You might feel uncomfortable with their sadness and want to say something encouraging. But well-meaning words can sometimes do more harm than good. Depression is not a character flaw or a spiritual weakness—it’s a real and often a debilitating condition. Scripture…

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How to Handle Family Members Who Trigger You

“I get triggered every time I am with my sister. Then I walk away upset.” Family conflict is never easy. Emotions run high, relationships are complex, and some dynamics have been years—if not decades—in the making. Take Julie and her brother, John. Julie is furious that John disagreed with a decision she made. Every time…

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