Posts by Leslie Vernick
What’s the Difference Between High Standards and Unrealistic Expectations
Morning friend, I hope you had a day of Thanksgiving even if your turkey wasn’t delicious or you had a little (or a lot) of drama at your gathering. God reminds us to in everything give thanks – even in the rough times (1 Thessalonians 5:18). It then becomes a sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15). …
Read MoreHow Do You Honor a Spouse Who Behaves Dishonorably?
Morning friends, Thank you for your prayers and concerns about my spider bite. I did get some medication and the wound is better but I think the strong antibiotics are now troubling my stomach. Hopefully, that is what it is, and as I finish up the meds, that will go away. Thanksgiving is this week,…
Read MoreHow Do I Get Someone to Care How I Feel?
Morning friend, We had an amazing staff retreat last weekend and for the first time, some of the women who work with me met one another in person. It was wonderful to have everyone hug and love on one another, hear one another’s stories, and talk about how we can make our impact with women…
Read MoreHelp! I’m Being Locked Out of Our Joint Account
Morning friend, This week I’m in North Carolina at a Haven House Retreat with Lysa Terkeurst and team. Prayers appreciated. Question: I am not sure what to do currently. To make a long story short, there was fraud on mine and husband’s bank accounts. He was told by the bank to close and open new…
Read MoreDo I Trust Him Again? He’s Doing Everything Right
Morning friend, Whew, we just finished our CONQUER membership invite for this season. The doors are closed for now, and we are all about welcoming and loving on our new members. I’m heading off to Haven House to partner with Lysa Terkeurst for her 3-day intensive retreat. It’s an honor to be part of her…
Read MoreHow Much Time Do I Give Him To Show Me?
Morning friend, I’ve just returned from a busy two weeks of speaking and traveling. I spoke to over 350 men and women at the American Association of Christian Counselors conference on rebuilding broken trust. This year, more than in previous years I felt an openness and acceptance that some marriages cannot be fixed. Not because…
Read MoreHow Do I Center Myself in God?
Hi friend, I’m traveling for two weeks to Nashville for the AACC conference, Canada, and then Chicago. I’m having some computer problems (and you know me and tech), so couldn’t write a new blog for this week. But a chronic problem in growing our spiritual life and our emotional and mental health is the lies…
Read MoreRed Flags of an Abusive Relationship
Morning friend, I hope by now you’ve had a chance to watch the movie Women Talking. It is an important movie about a group of women thinking through the question, “How are we going to respond to the abuse, injustice, deceit, and oppression we’ve all experienced.” Many of you have also watched the documentary Shiny…
Read MoreAm I A Fool To Try Again?
Morning friend, We had a great turn out last week for our webinar. Our Walking in Core Strength Group Coaching program is now open. If you want to work on yourself, to grow healthier and stronger, check it out. Today’s Question: I discovered my husband’s 8-month affair 1 1/2 years ago. We separated for 3…
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