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Fire Keepers “Fan into flame the gift of God.” — 2 Timothy 1:6 (NIV) I love building a campfire, especially on a chilly morning, while I do my daily devotions. Nothing like being outdoors.  A fire rarely goes out all at once — it fades slowly.  Marriage, like faith and spiritual gifts, works the same way. We often pray for a fresh spark, but God usually calls us to faithful tending.  Marriage requires that we faithfully tend the flames of romance. If romance fire can fade thr

I learned a new phrase last year—it's called toxic empathy . Toxic empathy  is when empathy goes too far and actually causes harm either to yourself or to others—because it prioritizes feelings over truth, growth, safety, or healthy boundaries. Simply put, it is enabling or excusing harmful behavior in the name of compassion. It’s empathy without wisdom, accountability, or limits. Empathy is a noble trait—we all tend to gravitate towards those who empathize with us. Empathy i