To The Woman Who Broke My Heart

Dear Sister, I am sorry. I’m sorry for not loving you for the fullness of who you are during our relationship. I’m sorry for the moments I desired you for only how you satisfied me, and not just for the goodness of who you are. I’m sorry for not respecting what you wanted and needed…

Social Distancing vs Social Isolation: Your Field Guide to Cultivating Communion

The human person is not created for isolation. We are made for communion. Physically, psychologically, and spiritually, we flourish as human beings when we have a sense of greater connection to others, and to the world around us! During this time of quarantine, let’s fight to keep social distancing from becoming synonymous with social isolation.…

The Power of Masculinity (From a Woman’s Perspective)

Men, I want you to know something. You are POWERFUL. Your masculinity brings something unique to the world and your presence leaves nothing the same because of it. When YOU show up in your uniqueness, I am uniquely affected. When you listen, I feel uniquely heard. When you see me for who I am, I…

Dropping the Handkerchief: How Do You Show You’re Interested?

Ladies, let’s say there’s a man out there who’s got you feelin’ some type of way… what do you do? You want to show you’re interested but you also want to leave room for him to pursue. Basically, what we’re dealing with is how to pursue without pursuing. It sounds weird, but let’s break it…

Where Do You Draw The Line?: Boundaries for Technology In Relationships

It’s 1:34am. As another text rolls in from your significant other, you quickly reply to keep the conversation going. You should have been asleep hours ago, but you are thriving off of having this person’s undivided attention after a long day. This seems to happen each night. Part of you loves the moment of connection;…

Applying for God’s Job

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Wow. I wish I could change X, Y and Z about ____?”   The older I grow the more I realize my desire to change another human being, especially the guys I’ve dated, leads me to a deeper question of who I am. This desire to change another person stems…

Kobe Bryant and the Culture of Accomplishment

I would like to start by saying that, as a lifelong basketball fan, the recent passing of Kobe Bryant deeply saddened me. I had just sat down in my living room to do some work when my teammate shouted the news from the kitchen. I didn’t believe it, I wanted to believe it was just…

Is Masturbation Healthy?

I talk to young people about a variety of different topics every day. From the fact that they are unique and unrepeatable, to dating advice, to healthy social media habits, to their dignity and worth. A lot of different topics that really get to the core of what young people are asking nowadays: Who am…