Parenting children with mental health disorders
We were completely devastated the first time we took our son to the mental health crisis stabilization unit. It was the culmination of a...
The gift of God
“That every man may eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God” (Eccl. 3:13).
This verse is easily...
Help! Surviving extended time with family
All of us have redefined life in one way or another in the past 12 months thanks to school closings, layoffs and public health...
Hand in hand
Three married couples from our Mennonite Brethren family respond to questions about life together. Their candid answers offer a glimpse into the realities of...
Healing raw spots
A high percentage of couples I counsel say they need to learn communication skills. However, they seem to communicate with me just fine!
Proverbs 18:14...
Marriage is a subversive act
In Christian marriage two people do the unthinkable: they declare, in a society where nothing is forever, that they commit themselves to each other for life.
Marriage in our society has become a commodity. It has become a device to...
I’ve got the joy
Content note: This story concerns miscarriage.
Ayear ago, we knew we needed joy.
Now we know only God produces it.
As 2021 ended, my wife and I...
Love, differences and marriage
As a beginning therapist I was energized by the opportunity to support meaningful relationship growth but also helpless through numerous episodes of miscommunication and...