Studying Strong Black Marriages Changed My Own
A thousand pages of interviews changed one PhD student’s marriage. Now he documents Black couples who draw on faith to build strong families.
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The Final Lesson of Peacemaking: Ask Better Questions
What sustains peacemaking? Thoughtful questions grounded in empathy, clarity, and humility guide resolution.
The Paradox of Power and the Secret Strength of Meekness
What is power? It is self-mastery and persuasive virtue that honors agency, invites participation, and endures.
When Therapy Undermines Marriage: How Differentiation Fails the Christian Model
Can Crucible Therapy align with Christian marriage? It exalts autonomy over covenant and lacks proven results.
Perspective: Religion Can Support the Constitution. A Religious ‘Takeover’ Does Not
Constitutional conflicts can arise when religious language and behavior take an aggressive and domineering posture toward government and society as a whole.
When Prophets Speak Meekly and Still Pierce the Heart
What does righteous rebuke look like today? Elder Holland, as an example, battles ideas, not people, and always points to Christ.
You Don’t Need to Feel Forgiving to Forgive
What does it mean to truly forgive? Forgiveness is a sacred choice that frees the giver, not the offender.
How Faith Transforms Relationships: A Journey of Personal and Relational Change
Can real people experience change? Couples of faith were shaped by gradual, sudden, and sacred transformation.
The God Who Ceased to Breathe: Restoring the Fire of Faith
Why does faith feel hollow? A living, covenantal God was replaced by an impersonal, philosophical ideal.
The Dual Role of God in Family Relationships
How does a person’s view of God affect family life? Seeing God as loving and authoritative fostered stronger unity.
Why Knowing Doctrine Isn’t the Same as Knowing Christ
Does knowing facts about Christ mean we know Him? Deep connection begins with meekness and sincere prayer.
The Complex Art of Christian Kindness: Building Bridges
How can disciples remain kind without compromising truth? By asking sincere questions and turning toward others.