Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

Most of us, if not all, are familiar with the notion that God gave us two ears and one mouth because He wanted us to spend twice as much time listening as we do talking. Embracing that idea is indeed a good place to start in our efforts to be more effective in our...
Role vs. Identity

Role vs. Identity

As a relationship educator and student of human nature, I have read, spoken, and written about the comparative significance between our roles and our identities in numerous formats and spaces. It is a distinction I think we must all be reminded of with a fair amount...
Shop Until You Drop

Shop Until You Drop

Does anyone else like to shop? I love to shop. Most of all, I love to shop for clothes, shoes, and aesthetically pleasing “things.” Things to make my life more convenient or pleasant. I like having a cozy home environment– one that is hospitable and warm. This means I...
The Case of the Grocery Cart

The Case of the Grocery Cart

The indelible grocery cart… When you leave the store with $300 worth of groceries (that you went in with the intention of buying one thing), do you put the cart back where it belongs? Or do you contribute to the parking lot chaos and unavailability of carts for the...