Recent Relationships Articles

Finding Balance When You and Your Partner Enjoy Different Things

Finding Balance When You and Your Partner Enjoy Different Things

If you'd have asked me six years ago about NFL draft picks, what makes a strong defensive line, why you should (or shouldn't go for it on fourth down), the nuances of an onside kick, or what exactly makes Barry Sanders the best running back of all time, the answer...

You’re Busy, They’re Busy: How to Nurture Friendships Anyway

You’re Busy, They’re Busy: How to Nurture Friendships Anyway

Friends are part of our lives from the earliest days. From learning to ride bikes to being in one another's weddings, our memories are filled with friendship stories. But being an adult can be busy and, instead of meeting for drinks and laughing the nights away,...

Should You Limit Your Children’s Social Media Usage?

Should You Limit Your Children’s Social Media Usage?

Recently, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on the effects social media use has on youth mental health, indicating that while social media may offer some benefits, there are ample indicators that it can also pose a risk of harm to the mental...

Feel the Love with These Summer Date Ideas

Feel the Love with These Summer Date Ideas

While there's nothing wrong with spending a cozy evening together on the couch with some popcorn and movies, sometimes you and your partner want to switch things up and try something new. Thankfully, West Michigan has no shortage of things to do this time of year....

Is Homeschooling Right for Us?

Is Homeschooling Right for Us?

Homeschooling is experiencing a boom. In the past two decades, the estimated number of homeschooled children in the U.S. has risen from 1.4 million ('02-'03) to 2.6 million ('21-'22), boosted, in part, by educational experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. For Amy...

Book the Photoshoot—You Deserve It!

Book the Photoshoot—You Deserve It!

Recently, I had the pleasure of having a photo shoot with Elise Kutt, Photographer and Owner of Mod Bettie Portrait Boutique—something I'd been wanting to do for years. I'd marveled at the many gorgeous images shared by my friends and acquaintances over the years from...

An Empty Nest: Now What?

An Empty Nest: Now What?

Twenty-six years ago, my world shifted forever the moment I held my 7 pound, 8 ounce, 21-inch-long baby boy. I knew right then that I would do everything I could to raise this tiny human, whom I already loved deeply, to be the best version of himself. I think most...

What You Need to Know About Human Trafficking

What You Need to Know About Human Trafficking

Every January since 2010 has been recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public on how to recognize when a human trafficking crime is taking place. According to the U.S. Department of State,...

A Passion for Caring

A Passion for Caring

A colleague has cancer. A neighbor is divorcing. A friend is struggling with infertility. Often, we avoid reaching out because we're unsure what to say or do during these challenging seasons. Wisdom of the Wounded is a ministry dedicated to inspiring and equipping...