When Fear Feels Real: The Psychology Behind the “Missed Court Appearance” Scam It starts with a phone call. A serious voice tells you that you’ve missed a court date or jury duty, and there’s now a warrant for your arrest. The caller sounds official and insists you must act quickly. They tell you to stay on the phone, go to your bank, and pay a fine immediately. It ’s terrifying, and it’s a scam! Sadly, many people fall victim to this fraud because it manipulates deep psych

In recent decades, science has uncovered an astonishing truth: the human brain is not fixed and unchangeable. Instead, it is plastic—capable of rewiring, forming new pathways, and adapting throughout life. This discovery, called neuroplasticity, has revolutionized how we think about learning, habits, trauma, and healing. For followers of Jesus Christ, this scientific insight resonates deeply with the biblical teaching on spiritual transformation. The apostle Paul writes, “Do

ADHD Is a Developmental Difference—Not a Defect ADHD isn’t a moral failing, a discipline problem, or a mental “pathology.” It’s a developmental challenge —a delay of roughly two to three years in the parts of the brain that manage self-control, planning, and focus (Barkley, 2011). Kids with ADHD usually know  what they should do, but their brains struggle with when  and how  to do it. Understanding this vital difference  helps parents respond with compassion instead of frustr

In the busyness of raising young children, it's easy for couples to drift into roommate mode. But friendship is the foundation of a...