Between Worlds
Columnist: David Buruchara
David Buruchara, M.Ed., LPC-R, is a couples’ therapist passionate about the intersection of mental health, relationships, and faith. He and his wife, Callie, reside in Virginia, United States.
Into-Me-See
Friendship takes time. But with Jesus it’s not just about time—it’s about openness. The depth of your relationship with Him shapes the power of your witness. Are you letting Him see the real you?
David Buruchara
July 17, 2026
Adoption in Reverse
Some adoption stories tempt us to decide quickly who is responsible. Others remind us that God is still writing endings we could not have imagined.
David Buruchara
April 24, 2026
Daily Bread Over Daily Fireworks
Grace doesn’t always come with bells and whistles. Grace shows up in the ordinary.
David Buruchara
January 31, 2026
The Layover Life
Life feels like a layover—but we know where the flight is headed.
David Buruchara
December 31, 2025
When the Urgent Drowns Out the Important
The world plans, hustles, and prepares for a temporary future. But as children of light, how often do we plan for eternity?
David Buruchara
December 9, 2025
Beyond Gossip
We’re wired for stories—but not every story is ours to tell. Gossip feels like connection, but it costs more than we realize. It trades trust for a moment of attention, leaving our conversations shallow and our relationships weaker. What if we chose something better? Honest words. Life-giving conversations.
David Buruchara
November 16, 2025
When Help Looks Like Harm
Sometimes God sends a harmless rat snake to remind us that not every threat is what it seems.
David Buruchara
August 17, 2025
Paradise Is Not the Place
Heaven is not just a perfect place. Its beauty is preserved only when its inhabitants choose to live a certain way. Without virtues such as love, joy, peace, kindness, and humility, even the most stunning setting can become unbearable. For those who reject these values, heaven would feel more like hell.
David Buruchara
July 15, 2025
Men Are Not Fine
Without godly influences, young men are drawn to whatever feels strong, regardless of whether it’s good.
David Buruchara
June 6, 2025
Numbing or Nourishing?
We mistake withdrawal as running from reality when true escape means stepping from the shallows into deeper waters.
David Buruchara
April 23, 2025
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