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Navigating the Path of Confronting Emotional Abuse: A Gentle and Solid Approach

By LeAnne Parsons | September 13, 2023 |

In this journey of life, we often find ourselves in situations and seasons that call for supernatural courage, wisdom, and grace. My summer has been one just like this. September is a beautiful month to reflect and remember the goodness of God in our day-to-day lives.  Reminding ourselves how much God sees, knows, and feels for His children is a…

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Can I Nurture Trust and Overcome Jealousy?

By LeAnne Parsons | August 9, 2023 |

Welcome my friends to a heartfelt and transformative exploration of overcoming jealousy in relationships. The struggle is real. I want to start by sharing that I have personally faced the challenges of navigating jealousy with my partner, and I understand how it can cast a shadow on the love we hold dear. The struggle to find emotional freedom while maintaining…

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How Do I Heal from the Guilt and Shame of My Verbal Abuse?

By Susan King | August 2, 2023 |

Hello, LV&Co friends! Susan here to contribute for the team; I am delighted to address this week’s blog question. As the thunder rolls on this midwestern summer day, I am reminded of what it took to create this type of weather. From my high school days, I recall there are three ingredients necessary to create a thunderstorm. Moisture, unstable air,…

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How Do I Stay Well When He’s Causing Harm?

By Leslie Vernick | July 26, 2023 |

I watched a movie this weekend that was so powerful I watched it again the next day to take notes. It’s called Women Talking. It’s based on a book by the same title by Miriam Toews, a true story about a community of Mennonite women and children who were sexually abused over a period of years. Their male leaders told…

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Faith Over Fear: Finding Strength and Healing in a Destructive Relationship

By LeAnne Parsons | May 17, 2023 |

May is my birthday month! I am choosing to celebrate sisterhood in 2023. As Christian women, we know that our faith is our anchor in times of trouble. But when we find ourselves in emotionally destructive relationships or marriages, it can be hard to hold onto that faith. Fear, shame, and self-doubt can cloud our minds and make it difficult…

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Am I Afraid of Change, Insecure or Just Plain Wishy Washy?

By LeAnne Parsons | February 15, 2023 |

Hello my friends, 2023 is here… How’s it going? Perhaps you, like me, could use a little pep talk? Okay, Here we go. You are stronger than you think. Dear One, please read that again, this time, read it out loud, and make it oh so personal. It will sound just like this “I am stronger than I think”. Goodness,…

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How Do I Have a Relationship with Someone Who Lies to Me?

By Susan King | February 8, 2023 |

Hello Friends! Susan here again with this week’s blog question. The sun is shining and it brings a brightness to my mood as well. I have been feeling a high of gratitude this week even though the temperature range has been so low, keeping me indoors. I am grateful for the warm, peaceful home God has blessed me with! A…

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Ending the Cycle of Abuse

By LeAnne Parsons | November 23, 2022 |

Good morning my friends! Coach LeAnne here! Fall has arrived in Phoenix! My feeders are still actively nourishing the local hummingbirds, and my hanging flowers are in full bloom as they sway on the back patio. I grew up in Minnesota, moved to California at 19 years of age, and have been out west ever since- I do not miss…

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I Can’t Accept I Wasn’t Enough

By Leslie Vernick | November 9, 2022 |

Morning friends,  I’ve just experienced three wonderful days with our virtual CONQUER conference AND packed, got on a plane, and am traveling to Istanbul Turkey where hopefully I am right now. This is a pre-Covid trip we planned with my sister and her husband. My brother and his wife decided to join us and so the six of us are…

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