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What Happened To You Is Not Who You Are
Hello friends! September is a lovely month for so many reasons. One of those reasons is the month my sister was born! I have been learning more about trusting the process, and acceptance as I walk alongside Stacy through significant health challenges. Her move here to Arizona to live with me has been such a blessing. We haven’t been roommates…
I Feel Guilty I Feel So Good That He’s Gone
Morning friend, Well, we’re into a brand new year. I always love turning the page in life. A new day, a new month, a new year. Each day, season, month, and year, is a fresh start. If we’re paying attention, we get to write how the main character of our story (us) shows up. What she does, says, thinks, believes.…
I Can’t Accept I Wasn’t Enough
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…
What Makes A Person An “Abuser”?
Morning friend, I’ve been reading through the book of Proverbs this month. I read the chapter that corresponds to each day of the month. I’ve been doing this for years and I’d encourage you to do so as well. God tells us in Proverbs that there is nothing more important for you to get than wisdom. Wisdom will save you…
Sexual Abuse In Marriage, Part 2 [Guest Post]
Morning friends, I just returned from our family vacation from Hawaii. We cruised all of the islands. My favorites were Maui and Kauai. We took a bicycle ride down the mountain in Maui which was quite fun and saw some beautiful beaches and attended a Luau. But I think my favorite thing was watching my granddaughters enjoy the new experiences.…
Signs Of Danger Mean Time To Flee
Morning friends, I just had an amazing weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska at Lincoln Berean Church where I spoke on the topic of The Emotionally Destructive Relationship. It’s so encouraging to be at a church that not only gets it but is actively helping women, men and families to learn how to be safe and have healthier relationships. Your prayers were…
What Constitutes Abuse?
Morning friends, Recently I’ve seen a few comments on this blog and others questioning what behaviors or attitudes are considered abusive in a relationship. Some people object to singling out certain behaviors or attitudes as abusive. They say things like, “sin is sin.” Or “We’re all sinners.” I don’t disagree, all abuse is sin, but I think it’s critical that…
How I Got Covered In Poison
Morning friends, Please pray for me. I am covered with poison ivy. I will get through this but for the moment it’s pretty miserable. Last week I went out to my front door, which I rarely do since we have a side entrance garage. I wanted to plant some geraniums in my two pots on my porch. I was shocked.…
What is Disrespect?
Morning friends, This week I’m in sunny beautiful California. Until tomorrow I’m hanging out in Monterey, right on the ocean. This is one of the most beautiful places in the world and it has been good for my soul and spirit and body to be here. There is something so restorative to being in God’s creation. My agent is hosting…