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A Mother’s Nightmare. My Daughter Was Sexually Abused.
Morning Friends, Well, I did it. I ran the “MORE” Half Marathon in NYC last Sunday. It’s been on my bucket list for years and years to run a half marathon even though I have never been a runner. I figured I’d better do it now or I will be too old. On New Years Eve, 2015, my friend Sue,…
Does Grace and Forgiveness Erase Negative Consequences or Amends Making after Serious Sin?
Morning friends, I’m home. Although I miss the sunny California warmth, it is so good to be back to my own house and bed. This week I am doing a free webinar on Thursday night on Healing a Destructive Marriage: The Roadmap. Click here for more information. Today’s question was written by a man who challenged my theology and I think…
Why Isn’t The Marriage Getting Better?
Morning Friends, As you read this, hopefully, I am home from the long drive from Los Angeles to Pennsylvania. Thanks for your prayers for safe travels. We had a great time with my daughter and our three adorable granddaughters. Gracie (my dog) was amazing. She loves car rides and managed the long five-day drive home with unbelievable patience. I think…
Do I Let Go Or Hang On?
Morning friends, I leave in a few days for the long drive home to PA. I’d appreciate your prayers that we have safe travels and no car problems. We’ve had such a great time with our granddaughters. I hate to leave them, yet I am ready to get back to my own bed, my own shower, my own house. Don’t…
Six (6) Attributes That Can Replace Abusive Actions [Guest Post]
Morning friends, This is my last full week in California and then I head back home (long drive) to Pennsylvania. I am ready to get home. I love California and sunshine, ocean, and grandchildren, but I miss my house and my stand up desk where I can do most of my work standing rather than sitting for 6-8 hours a…
From Violance To Gentleness – How I Work With Physically Abusive Men [Guest Post]
Morning friends, I am feeling much better. Thanks for your prayers. I appreciate you all so much. I’ve invited my friend and colleague, Pastor Chris Moles, who is also a Batterer Intervention Specialist with the State of West Virginia to share his heart on some of the things he does to help abusers change. He will be my guest blogger…
How Do I Manage A Narcissist Through A Divorce
Morning friends, Thanks so much for your continued prayers. I’ve been feeling better and finally am starting to get some energy back. There are a lot of new things coming up that I wanted you to know about. Our two-session introduction to understanding CORE strength starts in a few weeks. The class is conducted entirely over the phone. If you…
Four Ways To Overcome Evil With Good
Morning friends, Thank you for all your additions and personal examples of what constitutes abusive behavior. I have been very sick this week and unable to work so I haven’t been able to comment, but I do want to add just a few more thoughts. I think it’s important to make a crucial distinction between an abusive incident (one-time bad…
What Constitutes Abuse?
Morning friends, Recently I’ve seen a few comments on this blog and others questioning what behaviors or attitudes are considered abusive in a relationship. Some people object to singling out certain behaviors or attitudes as abusive. They say things like, “sin is sin.” Or “We’re all sinners.” I don’t disagree, all abuse is sin, but I think it’s critical that…