Dr. Lisa Elieson

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

When life feels chaotic, our first instinct is often to do more.

Work harder. Think harder. Worry harder.

Yet some of the most powerful moments of growth happen when we pause.

Prayer gives us a chance to step back from the noise and reconnect with what is real. It helps us remember our values, gain perspective, and approach life’s challenges from a place of greater clarity rather than fear.

Research continues to show that reflective practices can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen our ability to make thoughtful decisions. For people of faith, prayer adds something even deeper: a connection with God that reminds us we are not carrying life’s burdens alone.

Prayer may not remove every challenge, but it can provide a stronger foundation from which to face them.

Today, take a few moments to slow down.

Be still. Reflect. Pray.

You may be surprised by how much strength can be found in a quiet conversation with Heaven. 🙏

06/09/2026

Conflict does not mean a relationship is broken. Only that the relationship is trying to grow. Every conflict is an invitation to understand each other more deeply.

06/08/2026

What if prayer is helping your mind as much as your spirit?

In a world full of distractions, prayer gives us something powerful: a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.

Research shows that reflective practices like prayer and meditation can reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen the brain’s ability to think clearly and make intentional decisions. Rather than reacting to fear, stress, or uncertainty, prayer helps us become grounded and centered.

For people of faith, prayer is more than self-reflection—it’s an opportunity to connect with God, gain perspective, and remember truths that anxiety often causes us to forget.

Prayer may not always change our circumstances, but it can change the place from which we face them.

Take a moment today to be still, reflect, and pray. You might find that the stability you’re looking for begins there.

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06/02/2026

❤️ Most relationships don’t fail because people are bad. They fail because the relationship was built out of order.

When we’re excited about someone, it’s natural to want to move quickly. But healthy relationships are built one bond at a time:

1️⃣ Know
2️⃣ Trust
3️⃣ Rely
4️⃣ Commit
5️⃣ Touch

Each bond should grow from the one before it.

The more you know someone, the easier it is to trust them. The more trust you build, the safer it becomes to rely on them. From there, healthy commitment can develop. Physical intimacy is strongest when it’s built on a solid foundation—not used to create one.

When relationships move too fast in areas like commitment, dependence, or physical intimacy, it can become difficult to clearly evaluate whether the relationship is truly healthy.

Strong relationships aren’t built by rushing.

They’re built by knowing.

They’re built by trusting.

They’re built by choosing wisely.

👇 Which of the five bonds do you think people most often skip or rush through?

06/01/2026

🚩 Before you get more invested in the relationship, ask yourself this:

Do I really know this person… or am I just attached to how they make me feel?

Many relationships struggle not because people are incompatible, but because they build the relationship in the wrong order.

Relationship researcher John Van Epp teaches what he calls the Five Bonds of Relationships:

1️⃣ Know
2️⃣ Trust
3️⃣ Rely
4️⃣ Commit
5️⃣ Touch

The idea is simple but powerful: each bond should grow in sequence and at a similar pace.

When physical intimacy, emotional dependence, or commitment move faster than genuine knowledge and trust, it becomes much harder to make clear relationship decisions.

Healthy relationships aren’t built by falling fast—they’re built by building wisely.

In this video, we’ll explore:
✔️ Why attraction can cloud judgment
✔️ How to build trust the right way
✔️ Common mistakes that create unhealthy attachment
✔️ A practical framework for evaluating a relationship’s foundation

Whether you’re dating, engaged, or helping someone you care about navigate relationships, this framework can change how you view connection.

👇 What’s one thing you wish you knew before your first serious relationship?

05/28/2026

Understanding the difference between boundaries and requests can transform your communication. A boundary is your action; a request is seeking action from others.