The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, connection, and togetherness. Families gather around the dinner table, gifts are exchanged, and traditions bring a sense of nostalgia. But alongside the glittering lights and festive gatherings, many experience a quieter, less visible reality: stress, loneliness, grief, or mental health struggles. The dichotomy of celebration and emotional strain can make this time of year particularly challenging.

The Parent Trap: In a world dominated by social media, it's easy to fall into the trap of comparing our lives to others. We often come across seemingly perfect Instagram families with happy, smiling faces, creating an illusion of a harmonious life.

More times than we realize, it’s not the specific problem that matters most. You see, every single one of us views the world through certain lenses.

It is quite disconcerting to be a Christian and realize that you have been caught up in the vortex of addiction. Whether it is alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, etc., the general perception is that addiction is caused by moral shortcomings. With faith, we’re told, we can rectify such a transgression.

You can get hurt in any type of community. Put a bunch of people into a group and both incredible and unfortunate things can happen.