Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley

Praying is a good thing. Always! For the believer prayer should be the first thing we go to. And yet we know that some prayers are more effective than others, at least to our human experience. So how should you pray during the COVID-19 crisis? There are Christian believers who have gotten and will get …

3 Biblical Ways You Can Pray During the COVID-19 Crisis Read More »

Within the past few days, life for those of us living in the U.S. has changed. In some other parts of the world this is nothing new. The current pandemic is a real threat—to the health of humans, and to our local, national and worldwide economy. How do you battle fear over the coronavirus (COVID-19)? …

Spirit-Filled Medical Doctor: Best Ways to Fight Your Coronavirus Fears Read More »

While learning to love well is a lifelong process, loving well was something I was privileged to deeply experience with my husband. Though by no means perfect, God blessed me with a very loving marriage. That could never have happened unless I learned to love well. The home I grew up in did not show …

4 Faith-Filled Tips to Help You Learn to Love Well Read More »

Doing something hard becomes a lot easier when you know the awesome result that’s coming. Looking under the surface and dealing with your stuff is hard! But the life you have after dealing with your stuff is truly amazing! Imagine what it would feel like to no longer lash out and harm others with your …

3 Lasting Spiritual Benefits of Taking Time to ‘Deal With Your Stuff’ Read More »

If you’re over a certain age, perhaps you can hear it in your head even now: “All you need is love. Love. Love is all you need.” But love is not all you need. At least if by “love” you mean that butterflies-and-rainbows, all-engrossing feeling in your stomach when you imagine being with a certain …

If You Want a Healthy Marriage, Love’s Not All You Need Read More »

God can and does work any way He chooses. But God did not create you to need only Him. That may sound dangerous to say, but hear me out. God does not work alone. There are at least three ways in which God is not all you need. I know what it’s like to look …

3 Surprising Ways God Is Not All You Need Read More »

Unhealthy people draw other people into their dysfunction. Anyone trying to be married to, parent, care for or love someone who is harming themselves and others struggles with knowing what to do. How can you tell the difference between codependency and love? Your person may be an alcoholic or abusing drugs. But he/she may also …

‘Is My Relationship Codependent?’ These 4 Questions Will Help You Decide Read More »

Whether you’re a New Year’s resolutions person or not, the science is clear that defining clear goals makes it more likely you will reach them. Have you considered some relationship goals for your marriage for 2020? As one year ends and another begins, I take some time to look at the year that has been, …

3 Kinds of Godly Goals That Will Bless Your Marriage Relationship Read More »

Happy 2020! Welcome to a new year and a new decade! And if you want this year to be better than last year, the most important place to begin is choosing your focus. Research demonstrates that what you focus on becomes larger in your mind. Regardless of your circumstances, you get to choose what takes …

How You Can Shift to a More Godly Focus in the New Year Read More »

Bring up the topic of spiritual warfare, and some people shout hallelujah and begin praising God. Other people respond to the idea of warfare with anxiety or fear. When it comes to the practical everyday Christian life, can spiritual warfare be healthy? I’ve seen what might be called “the good, the bad and the ugly” …

3 Key Truths to Keep Your Spiritual Warfare Healthy Read More »

Christmas is only a day away—and you’re alone. Well, not really alone—not totally. But you’re single. There’s no one to kiss on Christmas Eve, no one to share a hot chocolate with in front of the fire, no one to walk with hand-in-hand through the snow. Being single at Christmas is just not cool. I …

These Spiritual Steps Will Help You Move Beyond ‘Single at Christmas’ Read More »

The little olive wood creche was special to me ever since I purchased it at a little tourist shop in Bethlehem. Travel and several moves later, it was badly broken, not much more than a pile of wooden pieces. But I couldn’t get rid of it. The first Christmas after my husband passed away, the …

Choose to Find Healing for Your Broken Heart at Christmas Read More »

Gift-giving can be complicated. What does your spouse want? How much money do you spend? You may feel pressure to “top” last year’s gift or to “match” what your spouse is giving you. Some couples solve these challenges by agreeing to not give each other gifts. It may be hard to know what your spouse …

What Your Spouse Really Wants for Christmas Read More »

How long has it been since you walked outside at night in a dark place and really looked up at the stars? The darker the night, the better. Telescopes that look at the night sky are as far from city lights as possible. And to truly see as far as possible, you have to go …

Why Your Times of Spiritual Darkness May Be Part of God’s Perfect Plan Read More »

How bad is bad enough? When you are unhappily married that can be a difficult question. If you’re serious about following Jesus you are reluctant to consider leaving your marriage. But evil exists in our sinful world, even within marriage. And you may find yourself wondering, Is my marriage toxic? As author and Bible teacher …

‘Is My Marriage Toxic?’ 3 Ways You Can Know for Sure Read More »