How do I invite coworkers to think about fair trade, recycling, and other everyday social justice issues? There are a bunch of possibilities here. The first is to take advantage of times when these issues naturally come up. So, you might organize a special event for Earth Day or bake and share...

It’s inevitable that our parents shape us – for good and bad. Andrew talked about growing up in a home where his dad shut down his emotions and his mother was unable to be present to him. It inevitably set the tone for how he would approach his own life and emotions. But there’s something unjust in...

We often think of attachment in terms of a loving parent soothing their upset baby. But the impact of this nurturing relationship, or lack thereof, with primary caregivers doesn't end in infancy. In fact, how well you bond in marriage is influenced by your childhood attachment with your parents. So...

Marriage conflict is a lot like taming tigers. Consider this: A keeper wanted to have a tiger as a pet. At first, the keeper fed the cub, walked him and cared for him, but as the tiger got older, his needs began to change. Since the keeper didn’t know how to properly take care of the growing tiger,...

The one thing we can never do enough of is praying. And the one thing we could all use a little more of is prayer. Our hope is that these videos will help you to grow in your spirituality. ‍ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change courage to change the things I can and wisdom...

What is this journey in between the event we call “birth” and the one we call “death” and what is the meaning of life for Christians? Is the journey taking you somewhere, or are you leading yourself to some kind of destination – a destination that could extend beyond your last breath? What do you...

From the beginning of their relationship, Jane and Simon felt as though they were soul mates, complementing one another in every area of their lives. People around them routinely said theirs was a dream relationship because they were so perfect for one another. A year into their marriage, though,...

Most of us can identify certain teachers or mentors who have had a profound impact on our lives. The same can be said for particular books that have shaped our view of the world. With that in mind, BustedHalo asks the question: “What books have helped you on your spiritual journey?” Blue Like Jazz...

As parents, we know it's second rate – a rote performance that lacks real heart. It’s a three-part act that goes something like this: Older child glares at their sibling, brow furrowed, arms crossed. Say you're sorry , we urge. Long seconds pass, then finally the apology comes – but it’s more like...