How I Found Friends Through Faith: Trusting God to Bring Meaningful Connections
After college, there was a period in my life when I dreaded the weekends. I anxiously awaited the long hours of unstructured time I would…
relationships
Faith and the Force: ‘Ahsoka’ and the Power of Relationship
I thought I was done with the Jedi. As a child, I swung electronic lightsabers and pretended I’d become one of these Force-wielding warriors fighting…
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word: 5 Ways to Make a Meaningful Apology
I did it again today. Acted grumpy with my husband for leaving the bathroom messy. I made a snarky comment instead of explaining my feelings,…
In Sickness and in Health: A Story of Selfless Love
If you notice George on the 5:41 train to Ronkonkoma, you might think, “Another salt-and-pepper-haired banker/accountant/lawyer heading back to the suburbs.” You might notice the…
Playfulness in Marriage
Sarah and I are pretty good at letting our inhibitions down with each other. A sign of a good marriage, perhaps. Some of our best…
Life Isn’t Always Like a Christmas Movie
The holidays are a time of joy, worship, and general holiday cheer — at least in the movies. We experience those things, but sometimes we…
Faithful Departed: Nora Ephron
“It’s hard for men to be friends with attractive women,” he said. I wondered if I qualified as “attractive.” In that moment, sitting across from…
Religious Compatibility
Question: My boyfriend is a “lapsed” Catholic and not that connected to organized religion. I have a more active and practicing faith. Should I be worried about our religious compatibility?
Answer: There are lots of details to consider, so let’s look at some questions that can help you discern if you need to be worried about your religious compatibility…
Letter To My Newlywed Self
Do you ever wish that you knew then what you know now? Ah — the beauty and magnificence of hindsight, especially in marriage. Mine has…
Can I really date a guy who doesn’t wear a yarmulke? Not exactly.
You might be wondering why I’ve been so quiet about (ex)boyfriend and me. I’ve always been a bit protective of our relationship, not wanting to…
