Ask to See the Fruit of the Spirit… Because Scripture without repentance is just performance. He says he’s a Christian… talks about Jesus, even has a favorite Bible verse in his bio. But when you look for the fruit of the Spirit, it’s nowhere to be found. As a result, something doesn’t line up. Jesus didn’t ghost people or walk away from His responsibilities. He never manipulated others or made women cry and then blamed them for being emotional. So if he says he’s a Christian, then ask to see the fruit. It’s not the words. Nor the charm. And definitely not the church attendance, or the “I’ve changed” talk…

You’ve probably heard the phrase “pick yourself up by your bootstraps.” It sounds motivational… but for someone barely holding it together, it can feel like a slap in the face. Especially if they’re surviving divorce, trauma, abuse, poverty, or the loss of their family. This phrase might sound noble to those who’ve never lived in survival mode. However, to someone who’s fighting to stay afloat, it can feel like judgment disguised as encouragement. The Origin of “Pick Yourself Up by Your Bootstraps”: It Was Meant to Be a Joke People originally used the phrase “pick yourself up by your bootstraps” as sarcasm. It described something impossible… trying to lift yourself…

Shared Custody and Faith: Why Equal Time Isn’t Equal Influence Shared custody might seem balanced on paper. Split time. Shared holidays. Equal say. But when only one parent honors God, the arrangement isn’t spiritually equal. The court gives both parents the same amount of time, yet only one may value truth, love, and obedience to God. And the child? They’re the one caught in the middle. This post explores the spiritual confusion and grief that can arise when custody is granted equally, but godliness is not. When one home welcomes the Holy Spirit… and the other rejects Him… faith turns into a battle that no judge can resolve. That’s the…