Over the past several weeks I have received numerous questions around whether or not it’s Biblically permissible to divorce an abusive spouse. Let me summarize them. Question: I have been in a marriage where there has been mostly emotional, but some physical as well as regular spiritual abuse. My spouse regularly tells me I am […]
My Wife Doesn’t Love Me Anymore. How Can I Win Her Back?
Question: I am 38, my wife is 32. Recently she informed me that she no longer loves me or has any feelings for me. We have 5 kids and they all see the anger and resentment she has toward me. I used to drink but have not had anything in almost 2 years. I never […]
My adult son is a mess. How can I help him?
Question: My 48 year old adult son is threatening suicide because his former girlfriend broke up with him over a year ago. He lives in California and I have not seen him since 1992. He sends “help me” e-mails and I don’t know the truth of the situation. He has used pot since 7th grade […]
How do I tell my mother she can’t visit my kids?
I’m back from vacation. This e-mail came my way a few weeks ago and I was busy with final edits so I didn’t get a chance to respond sooner but I think many of us struggle in similar ways with certain people in our lives. Forgive the lengthiness of it. I felt background was needed […]
This week is vacation
Hi Everyone, Today I am at Ocean City NJ enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. My friend Barb has a beach house here that she graciously allows me to stay at for a few days each year. It’s not been great weather but the ocean is so beautiful, whether sunny or cloudy. As I packed […]
My husband’s attracted to my girlfriend. Help
Question: I have been married for 9 years and recently found out that my husband was pursuing one of my friends from church. He told her how he felt and that he was attracted to her. This went on for about 8 months before I found out. From my understanding nothing happened, but there were […]
Sorry I’m late
Sorry I’m late posting this week. My final book edits were due yesterday and so I’m just working on a new question today. It will be posted later tonight after counseling. Thanks for visiting. Come back tonight. I deeply appreciate you all. Warmly,Leslie
Free Book Offer
Hi Everyone, Today I got the galley’s on my new book, Lord, I Just Want to Be Happy. That means that my manuscript is now in book format and I have one week to read, edit and make any changes or corrections. I am very excited for you to learn some of the things God […]
My wife is verbally abusive to me and our child. How do I stop this?
Q. My wife and I come from similar dysfunctional family backgrounds. My father was abusive and regularly beat my mother and us and bullied us at every opportunity. I was also bullied in school and at work. My wife’s father is an alcoholic and beat his family when drunk and her mother is a cold, […]
My husband’s parents enable his drug addiction. Help
Question: I have been married for over 10 years. I am African American and my husband is Caucasian. I have never been accepted by my husband’s parents, although they say they have tried. My husband has had problems with alcohol and drug addiction. When he is actively using, we have agreed that he would not […]
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