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Understanding and Breaking the Cycle of Trauma Responses in Parenting

By LeAnne Parsons | October 9, 2024 |

Dear Beloved Readers, Over the years, many of you have shared your personal journeys with me—your stories of healing, growth, and the challenges you face. It’s always an honor to walk alongside you, and I’m so grateful for the trust you place in me. Recently, one of you asked a powerful question that touched on trauma, parenting, and healing. The…

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Why Do I Keep Trying to Connect?

By Susan King | October 2, 2024 |

Happy October, friends! The fall harvest is a time of year when people celebrate the fruits of their labor and reap the rewards of their hard work. It’s a time to give thanks for the bounty of crops, share food and gifts, and prepare for winter. But what if there is no fruit to harvest? What if you have done…

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Isn’t Reconciliation God’s Will?

By Leslie Vernick | September 25, 2024 |

Morning friend, Today is webinar day, and it’s been full on preparing and practicing. In light of that and last week’s blog about the struggle around forgiveness and reconciliation, I thought I would repost a previous blog question from a husband who struggled to understand why reconciliation wouldn’t be best, especially if he is truly repentant. If you can relate…

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Forgiveness and Reconciliation-What’s the Difference?

By Leslie Vernick | September 18, 2024 |

Morning friend, I’m in Austin, Texas this week for some training and it’s hot, hot, hot, and humid. I’m not used to the humidity after living in Arizona (my hair doesn’t like humidity either). But Austin has a very eclectic vibe, and I wish I had a little more time to explore.  If you haven’t already signed up, I’m giving…

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Living Beyond Good Enough

By LeAnne Parsons | September 11, 2024 |

After a summer of travel that took me far from home and deep into reflection and some serious self-discovery, I found myself wrestling with the same lesson over and over: Grace and the need to let go of expectations and take ownership of my own well-being. Whether navigating unfamiliar places or the complexities of my own heart, I realized how…

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Why Do Women Tolerate So Much Pain and Suffering in Relationships?

By Susan King | September 4, 2024 |

Hello friends! September brings a shift in schedules and expectations for many. Because I always close out August with my birthday, Labor Day weekend becomes a time of reflection and the start of a new year of life for me. I had the opportunity to spend some time by the lakeside contemplating changes that stemmed from leaving a long-term destructive…

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How Do I Stay Healthy in a Toxic Marriage?

By Leslie Vernick | August 28, 2024 |

Morning friend, The weather is changing here in Prescott and I’m enjoying the cooler mornings and hikes. I’ve been on a trail near my home and the Lord has been teaching me so much just by listening to him through nature. I’ll attach a short video of something that may encourage you. Today’s Question: Hi, my husband no longer follows…

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Is My Boundary Threatening Him?

By Leslie Vernick | August 21, 2024 |

Morning friend, What have you been doing all summer? Anything new? Let’s share favorite reads, favorite places, favorite movies, favorite new finds with each other. Soon (and for many already) kids will be back to school, routines will return to normal, and before too long we will be talking about holidays. My favorite read this summer is Kristin Hannah’s book,…

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Trusting the Process: Finding Peace in God’s Timing

By LeAnne Parsons | August 14, 2024 |

August greetings friends! I am in a season rich with reflection and anticipation. This time of year, with its natural transitions, is a beautiful mirror of the divine rhythm of God.  Sisters, our Lord is never late, never early, but always precisely on time. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Creation Museum and Noah’s Ark. Amazing…

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