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Sowing and Reaping
Happy Holidays, my friends! Have you ever been given an unexpected gift that you really didn’t want? This month you may be looking to return some gifts or exchange them for things you like better. Or for some of you, you may be hoping for a good gift from a loved one only to be disappointed that you were overlooked.…
Empowered Boundaries: Navigating Repeated Violations and Persisting Patterns (Part 3 of 3)
Welcome to December dear friends. As we close out 2024, let’s make it a December to Remember! Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been walking through the challenging yet transformative journey of setting boundaries. We’ve talked about what boundaries are, how to communicate them with compassion, and how to navigate the initial resistance that often comes. Today, we’re leaning…
Empowered Boundaries: Practical Responses When Upholding Your Values (Part 2 of 3)
Welcome back, dear friends. Last week, we explored the heart of setting empowered boundaries—how they reflect who you are and help you maintain integrity and well-being in your marriage. We talked about how boundaries are not walls to keep people out but gates that allow love and respect to flow freely. Today, we’re taking a deeper look into how to…
Empowered Boundaries: Upholding Your Values While Honoring Your Marriage
Dear Beloved readers, thank you all for joining us here in this beautiful space. As we move through the reflective months of November and December, the shifting seasons invite us to pause and consider how we’re showing up in our most important relationships. One of the most challenging aspects of maintaining these connections is learning to hold firm to our…
A November to Remember: Choosing Growth Over Apathy
Beloved Readers, this November, I invite you to join me in saying “NO” to apathy and the victim mindset. While gratitude often takes center stage this month, let’s challenge ourselves to move beyond comfort and into meaningful, intentional growth. It’s easy to stay stuck in patterns of past hurts and regrets, especially in relationships that feel complicated. But this month,…
How To Maintain Integrity In The Face Of Accusations
Hi there, friends! The holidays are nearing! In the next few months, opportunities may arise to have engagement with challenging people. Now is the time to make a plan for how you want to show up in those interactions. The effects of difficult and destructive people can take a toll on your identity if you are not intentional. Based on…
Does Requiring Disclosure Mean I’m Controlling?
Morning friend, Whew, we just finished our live/virtual CONQUER conference in Scottsdale and it was amazing. The Holy Spirit was present and the women grew in Resilience. I am so honored to lead this wonderful group of women. Thanks for your prayers for the event. They are deeply appreciated. Question: Is it abusive for me to require my husband to…
Empowering Your Child and Yourself for Long-Term Healing
Dear Beloved Readers, In the past two posts (Understanding and Breaking the Cycle of Trauma Responses in Parenting, and Rebuilding Trust with Your Child After Conflict), we’ve explored how trauma affects our reactions and how we can begin rebuilding trust with our children after conflict. Now, let’s shift our focus to the long-term: How do we empower both ourselves and…
Rebuilding Trust with Your Child After Conflict
Dear Beloved Readers, In our last post, we began talking about the effects of trauma on how we react, especially in moments of conflict with our children. Today, I want to address another important aspect of the question: How do I make amends and rebuild trust after a difficult moment with my child? As parents, we all have moments where…