Relational Coaching
This space is dedicated to the heart of human connection. Relationships shape who we are and how we grow. From friendships and family bonds to romantic love, co-workers, mentorship, ministry, and even our relationship with ourselves and with God, this category holds reflections, lessons, and real-life insights on navigating them all. Here you’ll find encouragement, truth-telling, and wisdom for the journey. Strong, healthy relationships are built, nurtured, and sometimes refined through challenge.
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Love Through Conflicts Valentine’s Day is often painted as a picture-perfect celebration of love, or friendships with flowers, chocolates, and candlelit dinners. But real love isn’t just about the good moments; real love isn’t linear, pink, red, and white hearts and roses. Real love is about navigating challenges together. Love isn’t just about avoiding fights—it’s…
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Narcissism and Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) are both personality-related patterns, but they are fundamentally different in their core traits and how they affect relationships. The Key Difference Let’s read a little bit more about them. Narcissism (Narcissistic Personality Disorder – NPD) • Core Traits: Grandiosity, need for admiration, lack of empathy. • Self-Perception: Feels superior…
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The Gospel in Action Life is busy. We have families to care for, careers to build, jobs to do, business to manage, ministries to lead, and homes to sustain as a clean and safe space. Some of us have bigger families than others, and the demands placed upon us feel endless. But in the midst…
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When Selfishness Hides in Plain Sight Most broken relationships don’t fall apart overnight. They don’t explode in a dramatic, one-time event. Instead, they erode gradually, the connection fading bit by bit until one day, you wake up and realize there’s a distance you can’t quite explain. The warmth is gone. The effort is missing. Conversations…
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This is especially common when the victim has not had the chance to heal properly. They may lash out, develop trust issues, or use manipulation to navigate relationships. However, the difference between a person who has been traumatized and a true narcissist lies in self-awareness and intent. A person with narcissistic behavior may not be…
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Life often pulls us in a thousand directions, tempting us to settle for what feels safe or to pursue fleeting desires instead of God’s true purpose for us. Many times, we live wishfully, hoping for change without taking the necessary steps of faith. Yet, God calls us to more than just wishful thinking—He calls us…
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A Story of Boundaries and Self-Love Have you heard the story of the narcissist and the spiritual woman? There once was a narcissist, driven by an intense need for validation and control, who crossed paths with a spiritual woman, radiant with peace, love, and self-awareness. The narcissist, drawn to her light, saw it as a…
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The people we allow into our hearts can either empower us or hold us back. As we approach the end of 2024, many of us are reflecting on our lives, our choices, and especially our relationships. Whether you’re married, dating, or considering a relationship in the coming year, it’s important to pause and assess what…
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The heart of a wife is akin to the home of a mother—a sanctuary built on love, care, and vigilance. As wives, we love fiercely and without condition. We care deeply, seeing dangers on the horizon like an eagle surveying its surroundings. We warn, we shield, and we nurture—not out of obligation but from an…
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In relationships, we often hear phrases like “the woman makes the man,” a sentiment that sometimes places an unequal weight of influence on one partner. But true, thriving relationships are not one-sided. They are mutual, collaborative efforts where each partner shapes and refines the other into their best self. When I think of a collaborative…
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