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Do I Give Him One More Chance?

By Leslie Vernick | April 15, 2020 |

Morning friends, CONQUER, the educational support group for women in destructive marriages has opened its doors for one week only.  If you’d like more information click here.  More than ever, especially in this time of social distancing and isolation, if you are a christian woman in a destructive and/or abusive marriage you need help. You need to get godly support,…

My Husband Is Doing His Work But It’s Affecting Me

By Leslie Vernick | April 8, 2020 |

  Morning friends, How are you doing? It’s getting a little lonely and boring, isn’t it? Yet I hope you are all safe and your loved ones are healthy. As a part of the “community,” share with all of us some of the good television series and books you’ve been reading during this time. I just finished “The Choice” by…

My Adult Children Treat Me Horrible. What Can I Do?

By Leslie Vernick | April 1, 2020 |

Morning friends, We are in a new normal and I hope all of you and your loved ones are safe. It is unbelievable how just 4 weeks can change the entire world. Crisis of this magnitude has a way of introducing you to your best self. Your bravery, your courage, your perseverance, and fortitude. Your kindness and generosity and sacrificial…

What Can I Do To Save My Marriage?

By Leslie Vernick | March 25, 2020 |

Morning friends,   Thanks for all your kind responses last week. Most of us have some trouble creating a new normal to our daily routines and rhythms. This is expected during the crisis, but our body and mind feel it. You may feel disoriented, disorganized, and distracted. It’s hard to focus. It’s challenging to get things done. Uncertainty reigns and we’re…

What Are You Doing In This Crisis?

By Leslie Vernick | March 18, 2020 |

Morning friends, Wow, how so much changes in a week. I am hunkered down here in Arizona, doing a fair amount of taking care of grandkids during this crisis of schools shutting down and everyone staying home.   It’s tempting to feel overwhelmed and scared and if you watch too much news that’s what will to happen. In this week’s blog,…

How To Find And Keep Good Friends

By Leslie Vernick | March 11, 2020 |

Morning friends, I usually respond to a lot of questions each week about marriage. But last week’s question was about a friendship with another woman and I don’t think we give this topic enough time or energy. Our girlfriend relationships are crucial, probably even more important than marriage because there is no one person, even a good spouse that can…

Is This A Good Friendship?

By Leslie Vernick | March 4, 2020 |

Morning friends, I was hiking yesterday with a friend and we were talking about one of my favorite subjects, the importance of #doing your own work. The easiest thing to do when we are in distress is to blame someone else for it. The Bible is full of examples of blaming and avoiding responsibility. But at times my teaching about…

Do I Have To Wear Sexy Clothes To Meet My Husband’s Needs?

By Leslie Vernick | February 26, 2020 |

Morning friends, I survived pickleball camp. Four days of intensive training broke some bad habits and instilled some new ones. Yet, now that I’m back, I have more work to do. I have to drill and practice in order for my new habits to become a consistent part of my game. In the same way, real change in any area…

My Daughter Is Married To A Controlling Man

By Leslie Vernick | February 19, 2020 |

Morning friends, I had another big physical challenge this week. I took a three and half day pickleball intensive camp. There were 8 players in the camp along with our instructors and we played pickleball for about 8 hours a day for 3 and half days,  I am so exhausted. But I have to say, doing it with a single…