How To Connect: Beat Loneliness! The world seems to be increasingly talking about the importance of connection. Connection in marriage. Connection in romantic relationships. Connection in our families. Connection in our friendships and within our community. Even connection within organizations such as a business or church. Why is there such an emphasis on connection? Heck,…
Webster’s dictionary defines trust as the “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.” It goes without saying that trust is foundational in virtually all relationships. It is essential in romantic relationships. Without trust love cannot thrive. The key questions are: “How do you establish trust?” and “How do you…
Shame You know shame. It is that all too familiar feeling of inadequacy and pain coupled with the the belief of, “I am not enough!” The topic of shame is one that is close to my heart. For most of my life I have lived out of a place of shame. I have felt as…
