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What’s the Difference Between High Standards and Unrealistic Expectations

By Leslie Vernick | November 29, 2023 |

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).  Today’s Question:  How do you…

How Do You Honor a Spouse Who Behaves Dishonorably?

By Leslie Vernick | November 22, 2023 |

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, but I always start anticipating…

How Do I Get Someone to Care How I Feel?

By Leslie Vernick | November 15, 2023 |

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 in destructive relationships stronger together. …

How To Talk To My Adult Children About Leaving My Unhealthy Marriage?

By LeAnne Parsons | November 8, 2023 |

Dear Beloved Readers, Welcome to November, dear readers, and greetings from the sunny state of Arizona! As the rest of the country begins to bundle up against the chill of autumn, we here in the Grand Canyon State are still basking in the warmth of our desert paradise. November is a month of transition, where the scorching summer heat gives…

Should I Forgive And Forget?

By Susan King | November 1, 2023 |

Hello, dear friends! We are entering a busy season. I pray that you are able to find God’s peace even in the midst of your circumstances. November is the perfect month to nurture a spirit of gratitude. I am thankful for this community that is so wise and loving. Today’s Question: Can you help? I maintain that we are to…

Do I Trust Him Again? He’s Doing Everything Right

By Leslie Vernick | October 18, 2023 |

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 team there as our population…

I Feel Trapped and I Don’t Know What To Do

By Susan King | October 11, 2023 |

Hello LV&Co Friends! I pray you are well! The end of the year is quickly approaching. Time moves speedily in adulthood, does it not? Soon we will be thinking about goals for the new year. How are you doing with those goals you set for yourself 9+ months ago? I have been training toward being more diligent in my life.…

Finding Hope and Healing: Praying for a Godly Husband After Divorce

By LeAnne Parsons | October 4, 2023 |

In the quiet of the night, on the dawn of a bright sunrise, or at the most inconvenient times, loneliness creeps in. It’s natural to long for companionship and the warmth of a loving relationship. For Christian women who have faced the trials of emotional abuse, divorce, and betrayal, this longing can be especially heartbreaking. Loneliness can be both a…