Is saying “I’m sorry” enough, or should we always ask for forgiveness? Alisa Grace explores the wisdom of apologizing well—honoring genuine repentance while allowing space for forgiveness to unfold in its own time.

College is a formative season for learning, relationships, and spiritual growth. Drawing from decades of experience as a professor, Chris Grace shares practical, grace-filled wisdom to help students steward their time, build meaningful friendships, and live with purpose during their college years.

When we’re always looking back, forward, or down at our phones, we risk missing what God is doing right in front of us. This reflection invites us to slow down and rediscover the gift of presence.

The holidays can be a deeply conflicted time when you’re grieving. While the world celebrates, your heart may feel heavy, out of place, or quietly aching. In this thoughtful piece, Dr. Kevin Van Lant offers ten practical and grace-filled ways to navigate the Christmas season with honesty, tenderness, and hope—reminding you that God meets us gently in our sorrow.

Are your marriage struggles simply normal conflict—or could something deeper be at work? Dr. Chris Grace explores the subtle ways spiritual opposition can influence couples and how to stay grounded in truth, unity, and biblical wisdom.

Conflict isn’t the problem—how we handle it is. Research shows that four common communication patterns can quietly erode connection between couples. But with awareness and intentional practice, we can replace these habits with gentle, humble, love. Here’s how to recognize the “Four Horsemen” and respond with wisdom that builds trust and intimacy.

Think you and your spouse speak the same language? You might be surprised. Each of us brings a unique “personal culture” into every relationship—shaped by our upbringing, experiences, and assumptions. When those hidden differences collide, misunderstandings can quickly follow. Learning to recognize your personal cultural “software” can deepen empathy, improve communication, and transform how you connect.

After a breakup, “let’s stay friends” can sound mature and kind—but is it really a good idea? In this blog, we explore why holding on often leads to confusion, resentment, and delayed healing—and how letting go may be the very thing God uses to bring peace, freedom, and the right relationship in His time.

It’s not easy when you’re uneasy about your child’s boyfriend or girlfriend. As parents, the desire to protect is strong—but so is the need to respect your child’s independence. How do you walk that fine line? In this article, we explore practical ways to preserve trust, respect boundaries, and keep your relationship with your child strong—even when you don’t fully approve of who they’re dating.

What happens when your marriage faces the unthinkable? In this reflection, Chris shares how cancer changed everything—and the three practices that prepared his marriage to withstand life’s hardest storms.