The Difference Between Regret and Repentance How would you describe the difference between Regret and Repentance? There’s a phrase we’ve all said more times than we can count, and we said it so easily we barely noticed what was coming out of our mouths. “I’m sorry.” Two easy words, and they come out smooth, don’t they? And they cost almost nothing. We say them like it settles the account, like God sits back and says, “Well, they said sorry. I guess we’re good.” And we treat others this way...

What does a full life look like to you? If someone handed you a blank sheet of paper and said, “Write down everything that would make your life feel complete”, what goes on that list? More time? More money? A healthy body? Good relationships? People who actually show up for you? Maybe a little adventure mixed in? I’ve asked that question to a lot of people over the years, and the answers are all over the map. But here’s what I’ve noticed, almost nobody’s first answer is the one thing that...

How do you survive a marriage under attack by addiction? That question is being asked right now in living rooms, bedrooms, and counseling offices by people who are exhausted, heartbroken, and still somehow choosing to stay and fight. If that’s you, this is for you. First, let’s start with the truth nobody wants to say out loud. We are all broken. Every one of us carries something, a pattern, a weakness, a wound, that shows up at the worst possible times and refuses to be fully evicted. Then,...