“Be kind and compassionate to one another…” — Ephesians 4:32 When is being kind different than being nice, and how is it much more of a connection tool? What makes someone feel truly seen? Not noticed. Not acknowledged. Not merely greeted. But genuinely seen. Think for a moment…do you remember anyone who made you feel […]
Category: Conflict
MAY – PATIENCE
Staying Connected When Love Isn’t Easy This month, I am asking an honest question: Have you ever quietly quit on someone? A stranger. A friend. A neighbor. Someone you loved. Yes…UGH! Not officially.Not loudly.Not with some dramatic announcement. You just stopped moving toward them. Maybe they do not think like you. Maybe they do not […]
March – Anchored Joy in Unstable Times
Helping Others Find The Joy Of Stability When Life Feels Like It Could Collapse Living connected in a way that heals means carrying anchored joy into someone’s pain— So you can sit with them in it… and then help them see beyond it. Larry Crabb writes: When two people connect with the soul, something is […]
February — Love
Choosing People Over Positions In January, we showed why connection is needed: we live in a world that feels ready to ignite — polarized in opinion, quick to escalate, and eager to defend rather than listen. We don’t just disagree anymore.We categorize.We defend.We attack.We disconnect. Often, without realizing it, we stop relating to people and start […]