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How Do I Stop My Unhealthy “Helping” When I Love the Attention I Get?
Morning friend, This is Christmas week. For some of you it’s a time for family gathering, gift giving, eating, caroling and remembering. For others it’s a day to get through as quickly as possible. You are alone (or feel alone). There are few or no gifts. It’s hard, no doubt. One of my favorite verses in the Bible reminds me…
Should I Remarry? He Hasn’t Changed.
Morning friend, It’s hard to believe. Christmas is next week. What is your biggest challenge showing up from your Noble self? Is it disappointment because you’re the one who makes “Christmas work” for everyone in your family but you don’t feel acknowledged or appreciated for all your hard work? Or are you alone this Christmas, miss your family or former…
Stronger Than the Storm Even When the Heart Breaks
Last month, as I laced up my shoes for the 60-mile breast cancer walk in San Diego, I had no idea how much the weather would mirror the inner storms so many of us are walking through. The rain came in sideways on Day 2. The wind cut against our faces. At one point, officials literally told us to shelter…
The High Cost of “Being Good”: How Christian Women Can Rewrite the Story Holding Them Back
Hello LV&Co readers, December has a way of magnifying everything – our joy, our longing, and our pressure to “be good.” The holidays can pull on our urge to keep the peace, smooth the edges, make every one feel special, and hold it all together. Yet this season also invites us into deeper truth, shining light on the places we’ve…
Are Consequences the Same as Punishment?
Morning friend, Happy Thanksgiving my friends. How have you practiced this week giving thanks “in” all things? (1 Thessalonians 5:18) During a FB live this week, I told our listeners that on Turkey Day I would wake up with 3 phrases in the forefront of my mind around how I wanted to show up. Kind, good sense of humor, and…
I’m Sorry. How Can I Help My Wife Heal from All I’ve Done?
Morning friend, I returned safe and sound from Portugal. Thank you for your prayers. As we enter a season of Thanksgiving, I want to remind you of an important verse. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks IN all things.” This is a hard discipline to practice. Notice it doesn’t say give thanks FOR all things. That would be impossible. But…
The Loneliness of Appearances: Should I Still Go With Him?
Hello friends! November is a month of gatherings, warm lights in chilly evenings, community events, and holiday traditions beginning to stir. Yet for some, especially those navigating emotionally painful relationships, this season of togetherness can feel more isolating than ever. Even as others make plans to gather and celebrate, you may be carrying a private grief, disappointment, or silence that…
Bridging the Gap: Navigating Mismatched Priorities in Marriage
Hello Friends, As the days get shorter and the pace of the year slows, November becomes a natural season for reflection. For some, that reflection leads to gratitude. For others, it brings up grief. And for many, especially those navigating emotionally challenging marriages, this time of year can stir a quiet ache, a deep awareness that something just isn’t working.…
Understanding Covert Emotional Abuse in Marriage
Morning friend, I’m heading to Portugal on Saturday for an art and leadership week. In art I will be practicing using my intuition to guide my painting. In leadership I will also be practicing some new skills and learnings. I’m excited and scared. (I think those feelings are the same feeling, depending on how you label them). This is a…