Is “If You Can’t Say Something Nice…” Biblical?
Have you heard, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all?” While this adage provides a reminder to not gossip, is it biblical? Our family met a delightful woman in Switzerland who offered to show us around. We traveled in two cars. I rode with our...
How to Rebuild Broken Trust
“How can we mend our relationship if you won’t trust me?” “How can I trust you when you continue to lie to me?” Have you ever had such a conversation? For example, the spouse, reconciling with an erring mate, wants to restore trust, but can s/he? Mistrust smears gray...
How to Move Forward—After You Forgive
You forgave, but they never apologized or changed. How do you treat them going forward? How do you handle someone you’ve forgiven but don’t trust?
When You Have to Forgive Again
I merrily pumped our backyard seesaw oblivious to any hazard. My small foot slipped, and the rusty edge of the pedal carved a long, jagged gouge across my right ankle. Pain seared through me like a lightning bolt. I didn’t think it could get worse—until my mother...
