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February 2020

February 16, 2020

Not a Gumball God – A Gospel Meditation for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"I feel like I sacrifice everything for my kids, running them to all their activities,...

December 2019

December 17, 2019

Speak Up! The Negative Effects of Self Silencing

We all have a desire to “keep the peace,” and because of this, we tend...

November 2019

November 13, 2019

The Comfort Zone

The comfort zone. We all have one. We believe our comfort zone makes us happy,...

September 2019

September 09, 2019

Authentic Optimism – How Do We Actually Make Our Lives Better?

Sometimes it feels like it’s hard to be optimistic in the midst of stressful situations....

March 2019

March 18, 2019

You Can’t Judge Depression By Its Cover

“They seem/seemed so happy.” “They have everything together.” “I/They don’t have any reason to complain.”...

January 2019

January 02, 2019

How to Make New Years Resolutions That Actually Last All Year

Happy New Year! Aaah January… the time of year that we are inspired and excited...

October 2018

October 16, 2018

Dealing With Hurtful People

We all know the world isn’t what it was meant to be. People say hurtful...

July 2018

July 30, 2018

Healing From Old Hurts

Forgiveness is a common subject. We frequently hear “inspirational” quotes about forgiveness and letting go....

June 2018

June 18, 2018

And Indeed It Was Good

Guest post by Rachael Popcak. When thinking about Genesis 1, people typically focus on...

November 2017

November 01, 2017

Virtue-Focused People Better Decision Makers, Study Says

It's common knowledge that people tend to be better at solving other people's problems than...

March 2017

March 02, 2017

3 Simple Ways Stop Blaming And Start Reclaiming Your Power in Grace

In today’s world, placing blame is easier than ever. Outlets such as the news and...

August 2016

August 01, 2016

Imagining the Future Helps Couples Resolve Present Arguments More Easily

A new study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science found that thinking about the...

January 2016

January 21, 2016

Releasing Resentment: 5 Steps to Overcoming Bitterness and Increasing your Peace

No one wants to be bitter. It sneaks up on us. Bitterness is unforgiveness fermented. ...

January 19, 2016

4 Steps to Changing Your Life

My latest for OSV's Daily Take Whether or not you’ve made any New Year’s resolutions,...

January 06, 2016

A New Year Resolution: Stop Shaming Yourself

Four steps to graceful change in the new year. Whether or not you've made...

August 2015

August 05, 2015

5 Steps To More Joyful Living

Today on More2Life Radio, Lisa and I revealed what our Catholic faith and the latest...

June 2015

June 25, 2015

Good Without God? (Part 1 in My Patheos Head-to-Head Debate with John Mark Reynolds of Eidos Blog.)

This article is Part 1 in my Patheos Head to Head Debate with John Mark...

June 09, 2015

Green With Envy: 3 Steps to Rediscovering Your Worth in Christ

The following is adapted from my newest book, Broken Gods: Hope, Healing, and the...

June 02, 2015

7 Ways to Free Yourself From Guilt

FaithStreet.com published an article on overcoming guilt and learning to forgive ourselves which is taken...

May 2015

May 15, 2015

Silencing The Inner-Critic: 4 Keys to Loving Yourself

It can be hard to love ourselves. Many of us are afraid that loving ourselves...

May 07, 2015

Be Not Afraid: God’s Plan for The Fulfillment of All Your Deepest (and even Darkest) Desires–REVEALED!

The following is adapted from my forthcoming book, Broken Gods: Hope, Healing, and the Seven...

May 06, 2015

7 Surprising Ways to Free Yourself from Guilt (And Discover God’s Plan for Your Ultimate Fulfillment)

The following is adapted from my upcoming book Broken Gods: Hope, Healing, and the Seven...

March 2015

March 27, 2015

Father Forgive Me, For I Am Angry: Further Reflections on “The Furious Mysteries”

It seems like anger is the topic of the day. Earlier, my wife and I...

March 25, 2015

Just Wait a Minute! (Why Patience Isn’t What You Think)

We were talking about patience on More2Life Radio today. What it is, what it isn't,...

November 2014

November 10, 2014

Big Announcement #1: You CAN Balance Baby, Marriage, Family, & Your Needs–Here’s How!

We mentioned a few big announcements this week. The first is the launch of my...

October 2014

October 30, 2014

Healthy Marriage Habit #5: Caretaking in Conflict

Each day, in celebration of the release of my latest book, When Divorce Is Not An...

October 29, 2014

Healthy Marriage Habit #4: Positive Intention Frame

Each day, in celebration of the release of my latest book, When Divorce Is Not An...

October 28, 2014

Healthy Marriage Habit #3: Emotional Regulation

Each day, in celebration of the release of my latest book, When Divorce Is Not An...

October 15, 2014

Healthy Marriage Habit #2: Emotional Rapport & Benevolence. Take the Quiz!

Each day, in celebration of the release of my latest book, When Divorce Is Not An...

October 14, 2014

Healthy Marriage Habit #1: Rituals of Connection. Take the Quiz!

Each day, in celebration of the release of my latest book, When Divorce Is Not...