Trials

When Current and Future Trauma Feels More Terrifying Than Past Suffering: Faith Based Approaches to Challenges

By Diana Bala | April 29, 2026 |

Hello, lovely friends! Can you believe it is finally Spring? We are moving into sunshine, warmer weather, bird songs, spring peepers and blooming flowers. Spring is a sacred reminder that no matter how heavy winter is, the sun does eventually rise. It invites us to turn our pain into a garden of growth with unexpectant and surprising shoots showing up…

The Next Right Thing

By Leslie Vernick | September 22, 2021 |

Morning friend, I am still in Orlando at another meeting and I have lost my computer charger for right now. Now sure where I left it but it is not in my bag. I have limited charge to write this. Ah, the dilemmas of the modern world. I wanted to invite you to sign up for our upcoming webinar on…

Beliefs That Will Mess Up Your Life

By Leslie Vernick | September 1, 2021 |

Morning friend, Thanks for your prayers this week. My mom died on Saturday and her service is today (August 31) and burial is tomorrow. Appreciate your continued prayers for my father as he makes this transition. Because of family obligations, I have not had the time to respond to a question this week. Instead, I’m going to ask you to…

I’m A Leader In My Church. How Do I Tell My Church I’m Divorcing.

By Leslie Vernick | August 26, 2020 |

Morning friends, Can you believe we are almost at the end of August? This year has both crawled and flown by. The older I get, the faster time goes, yet this virus and fear and the uncertainty we all are struggling with seem to have also slowed time way down. Will we ever see normal again? Or will there be…

Fear Formula Pt. II [Guest Blogger]

By Leslie Vernick | May 18, 2016 |

Morning friends, I’m back from a glorious 10-day vacation to Europe. I’ve traveled a lot – mostly for ministry and have been to many unusual countries including Cambodia, Cuba and Iraq. But, exploring the wonderful countries of Europe has been on my bucket list since high school and at last, I am having the opportunity. Last year we went to…

Six (6) Attributes That Can Replace Abusive Actions [Guest Post]

By Leslie Vernick | March 23, 2016 |

Morning friends, This is my last full week in California and then I head back home (long drive) to Pennsylvania. I am ready to get home. I love California and sunshine, ocean, and grandchildren, but I miss my house and my stand up desk where I can do most of my work standing rather than sitting for 6-8 hours a…

A Recipe For Making Lemonade Out Of Lemons

By Leslie Vernick | November 25, 2015 |

  Morning friends, Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. For many of you it will be a tough day. You are struggling with family or marital stress that makes being thankful a true challenge. Instead of answering a specific question this week, I want to ask you to answer two questions (at the end) that will help you learn how make lemonade…