Love and Respect

Love and Respect

My friend, an above-average weight lifter, had an uncomfortable experience at the gym when a device meant to foster inclusivity left him feeling out of place. Life often works that way—something designed to make some feel welcomed can have the opposite effect on...
Live Loved

Live Loved

How do we encounter love? In his enlightening work, “The Five Love Languages,” Gary Chapman explains that individuals offer and receive love in distinct ways. We are most receptive to love when expressed in a manner that resonates with our own preferences.  How can we...
The Gift of Holiness

The Gift of Holiness

Has anyone ever demanded something from you? To get what they want, they may bully you. Others may use guilt tactics or subtle manipulation. No matter what method they use, you come away feeling pressured, used, or abused. Their manipulation causes you to pull away—or...