Kevin A. Thompson

The biggest marital tension? The calendar. Saying yes to one thing often means saying no to another, or sacrificing precious home time. It's a constant balance of tough decisions between opportunities and being present. #Marriage #Priorities

The gospel offers more than salvation; it's about restoration. True healing love and secure attachment are found in a healthy church community, with consistent people, compassionate leaders, vulnerable friendships, and forgiving conflict. #Faith #Community #ChristianLiving

Reacting stems from hurt, but responding comes from the heart. Instead of attacking with accusations like "You never listen," share your true feelings: "I feel alone and afraid I don't matter." This shift from hurt to heart opens the door for understanding and connection.

Non-secure attachment is reactive: you simply react to triggers. Secure attachment, however, is responsive. Growing in secure attachment means learning to pause and bring subconscious reactions into conscious awareness. #AttachmentStyles #SelfImprove

Stop labeling yourself as "anxiously attached" or "avoidantly attached." These labels define relationships, not people. #LoveStyles

Many workaholics are avoidantly attached, using hyper-independence and overwork to avoid emotional vulnerability. Choosing to bury oneself in work might feel like caring for others, but it's often a way to protect one's own heart.

Many workaholics are avoidantly attached, using hyper-independence and overwork to avoid emotional vulnerability. Choosing to bury oneself in work might feel like caring for others, but it's often a way to protect one's own heart.

Anxious attachment can lead to clinginess, ironically pushing people away and creating the distance you fear. This behavior can cause the very outcome you're trying to avoid. #AttachmentTheory #LoveStyles

You don't have to be defined by insecure attachment styles. You can change, grow, and learn what secure attachment looks like. The way you love in the future is determined by the choices you make today. #LoveStyles #AttachmentTheory #PersonalGrowth

Believing someone's perspective doesn't require understanding it. Embracing humility means acknowledging your limited knowledge and valuing their truth. This empowers us to navigate disagreements and take the next step, even without full clarity. #changetheodds

Wish I'd let my kids take more risks when they were little. Over-fixation on safety can hinder their awareness and growth. Sometimes, a little risk builds resilience. #Parenting #Growth #Risk

We love our dogs unconditionally, even when they destroy pillows. Yet, we give our spouses the silent treatment over small mistakes? Perhaps it's time to attach to our partners with the same love we show our pets. #AttachmentTheory #LoveStyles

In God's Kingdom, scars aren't just signs of past hurt, but of present redemption. When God opens our eyes, the things we hide become empowered to be shown, healed, and revealed, allowing Him to use us as a testimony. #Redemption #FaithJourney #Healing

Understanding your love style unlocks self-discovery: 'Who am I and how did I become me?' Your current love patterns are shaped by the past, but your future is in your hands. Choose to love differently today, and you'll love that way tomorrow. #LoveStyles

Anxious attachment can create self-fulfilling prophecies. Overly clinging to a partner for reassurance can paradoxically push them away, causing the very outcome you fear. #AttachmentTheory #LoveStyles

Do you ever notice how some people, when asked about themselves, immediately focus on tasks and actions rather than introspection? It's like they see the world through an outward lens, driven by what needs to be done. #Focus #ActionOriented

@jasonkovacs One of my favorite series we’ve ever done.

I recently talked to a pastor whose church is preaching through the book of Job. I cannot remember hearing of a church preaching a series on that book. What other important books have we neglected to preach through?

A child's 'no' can be frustrating, but it's a sign of developing self-control and ownership. Instead of suppressing it, we should nurture this desire for autonomy and channel it productively. #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment

Parents with secure attachment can recognize their parenting flaws and accept their children will parent differently.

God designed sex for marriage. Open communication about intimacy, especially when one partner feels unneeded, is key. Setting healthy boundaries and ensuring shared experiences honors each other and strengthens your marital bond.