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  • Part 2: Compromise Without Losing Yourself. The Psychology of Healthy Give and Take

    Relationships are built on give and take. But how do we give without feeling like we’ve lost ourselves? How do we compromise without resentment simmering beneath the surface? This is where the balance of boundaries and compassion comes into play. The Psychology Behind Compromise In psychology, compromise is seen as a form of conflict resolution.…

  • Part 1: Why Boundaries Matter in Relationships

    In every relationship, whether with family, friends, or a partner, we walk a fine line between connection and autonomy. Connection allows us to feel safe, loved, and supported. Autonomy gives us the space to protect our individuality, energy, and well-being. When boundaries are unclear, we risk tilting too far in one direction: Without autonomy, we…

  • Compromise Without Losing Yourself: 6 Steps to Healthy Boundaries and Relationships

    “I don’t get annoyed with the same things you get annoyed with.” That one sentence captures the essence of why relationships whether friendships, family bonds, or partnerships can be so complex. We all bring different sensitivities, habits, and values to the table. But too often, we make the mistake of measuring others by our own…

  • The Unchangeable God — His Hand Is Still Stretched Out

    Let’s be honest, it’s so easy for us to make God small in our minds. We question Him. We ask if He’s truly going to come through. Will He keep His word? Will He do what He promised? And when He doesn’t show up the way we expected, we start shrinking His sovereignty down to…

  • Be Still and Know—He Completes His Work in You

    There are seasons when life’s storms rage, and our hearts grow weary. In those moments, God speaks two simple but powerful truths: “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10 KJV) “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus…

  • Provision in Every Season

    There are seasons when everything feels full—your heart, your home, your pockets. And then, there are seasons that feel dry and bare. Still, Paul reminds us: “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” — Philippians 4:11 (KJV) That contentment didn’t come from perfection—it came from perspective. Paul had been shipwrecked,…

  • June 6: Provision in Every Season

    There are seasons when everything feels full—your heart, your home, your pockets. And then, there are seasons that feel dry and bare. Still, Paul reminds us: “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” — Philippians 4:11 (KJV) That contentment didn’t come from perfection—it came from perspective. Paul had been shipwrecked,…

  • Grace at the Table — A Lesson from Jesus

    When we think of giving thanks, we often imagine joyful moments, full tables, and answered prayers. But what about when sorrow is seated next to us?In Luke 22:17–20, we witness something extraordinary. Jesus, fully aware of the pain ahead—betrayal, abandonment, the cross—still takes the bread, breaks it, and gives thanks.> “And he took the cup,…