Posts
Ask Your Question
Have a blog question you'd like to submit?
Submit
Your Question
Each week, Leslie & Co. answers an anonymous reader question on the blog. Due to the volume of questions we receive, we cannot answer every one. Please submit your question below:
Is It OK To Do What I Want Even If My Spouse Doesn’t Want Me To?
Morning friends, Just a heads up. Sometimes we need a little motivation in the summer to keep vigilant over some bad habits in our life. If compulsive people-pleasing is something that is causing you to be resentful, exhausted and in lopsided relationships, check out our course and new coaching group. Today’s Question: My husband is a sweet controlling, possessive guy.…
What Does Moving Forward Look Like?
Morning friend, Thanks for your prayers for my parents. They are doing a little better and able to manage somewhat better. It’s hard watching those you love struggle and be in pain. We are in the middle of our Moving Beyond Challenge week and it’s amazing. We’re seeing real breakthroughs from stuck to free. If you missed this year’s challenge,…
I’m Not In Love Anymore. Is It Okay To Leave?
Morning friends, I’m in Chicago this week spending some time with my elderly parents. It’s so good to share this journey with them and it’s so hard. It’s never easy seeing those you love struggle and when you think of it, I’d appreciate your prayers for them. Question: I’ve been married for almost 13 years now & have 2…
Controlling Someone Or Having Good Boundaries. What’s The Difference?
Morning friend, I appreciate the interaction on this weeks’ blog. One question was regarding Jesus’ interaction with the Rich Young Ruler. There is a lot to be said about this interaction which I don’t have time to unpack here, but my point in using this illustration in the particular blog question was that Jesus didn’t offer this man unconditional relationship. …
Overfunctioning Doesn’t Fix Things
Morning friend, I appreciate all of you and your contributions to help women who come here confused and scared, looking for other godly women to help them see Biblical truths in new ways. There is so much growth and maturity in the responses since I started this blog 10 years ago. It’s encouraging to see women helping other women in…
Anger Has A Short Term Purpose
Morning friends, Thanks for your prayers. I am up at my summer cabin now doing Nana Camp for a week with three of the most amazing grandchildren. We are doing lots of art projects, outdoor fun and the weather couldn’t be nicer. It’s a great place for some rejuvenation. Today’s question a reader asks: After 47 years of marriage it…
Must I Forget to Forgive?
Morning friend, I just returned from a great women’s retreat “He Makes All Things New” with Called to Peace Ministries. It was wonderful to meet some of you in person and be able to give you a real hug. I’m a little worn out after speaking 7 times and doing two interviews so for this week’s blog I answer a…
My New Marriage Is Abusive. Now What?
Morning friend, I’m heading to the Called To Peace retreat in Asheville, NC this weekend. It’s going to be a wonderful weekend of healing, rest and restoration for women. I’m so excited to be their speaker and I ask for your prayers. I’ll be speaking 7 different times, some on panels, but I will need prayer for my stamina, strength…
Despair, A Time For Change
Morning friend, I just read the most amazing book you all have to check out. It’s called The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr. She is a pastor’s wife as well as a Ph.D. History professor on women. She tells a riveting story of Christian women teaching and preaching throughout the church history as well as more recently.…