Kathleen Orenza7 min read 
Tricia Thornton
Most parents are familiar with the fight-or-flight response — that rush of adrenaline when something feels threatening. But there’s a lesser-known fear response that quietly affects people: the fawn response. And understanding it could change how you connect with your children, manage your own emotions, and model healthy relationships in...
Spiritual truths can be ever-changing for some. But God calls us to build our lives on His Word that's filled with real, unchanging truth.
Image generated via AI. When I was working and living in the Chicago area, I was away from my family. So, I would periodically call my father to check in with him. He was always up to something, so…
Why do I need to be saved? It’s a question many people quietly wrestle with. Some ask it out of curiosity, while others ponder it in moments of conviction or crisis. After all, if you strive to be …
My faith in the Christian Church has been an integral part of who I am. From a young age, I was taught the significance of the sacraments, the beauty of prayer, and the guiding principles of love and compassion. Through the years, my faith matured, and I sought deeper connections with my beliefs. With Crossmap, it has reinforced my devotion to the Christian faith and allowed me to play a small role in spreading the love and teachings of Christ in the digital age.