We’ve all told a white lie or two—small fibs to avoid awkwardness or spare someone’s feelings. On the surface, these lies seem harmless, even considerate. After all, who wants to make a situation [...]
I love this time of year. Early mornings, when the world is still cloaked in darkness, I rise and turn on the Christmas lights. As I sip my coffee, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty of light [...]
As we enter this Christmas week, many of us may not feel as “merry” as the season’s carols suggest. Yet, in the story of Mary, we find a model of how to experience true joy and peace amidst [...]
If someone you care about isn’t OK, how do you approach the topic of mental health? A friend recently asked me this very question. She’s noticed that a close friend of hers has been acting [...]
Remember the game Candyland? It’s one of those classic childhood board games where you travel along a colorful path to the ultimate prize: the big candy castle. But along the way, there are these [...]
The holiday season is often portrayed as the “most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it’s a time of stress, anxiety, and pressure. A woman walks into the mall to start her Christmas [...]
“I can’t believe he just broke up with me!” Anna exclaims as she heads for the ice cream, ready to indulge in stress eating. If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Stress eating, or [...]
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but for Tim, the stress has already begun. One family member is boycotting the dinner due to political differences, while others are squabbling over [...]
Lying may seem like a quick fix to avoid conflict or protect someone’s feelings, but its long-term effects on relationships, personal integrity, and emotional well-being can be far-reaching. [...]