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Lessons From Sarah’s Story

By Leslie Vernick & Co. | February 12, 2014 |

Good afternoon friends, Pray for me as I feel I’m on a bit of overload. I am dedicating this weekend to try to sort things out and clean up my office “piles”. Pray that I am able gain my own clarity on using my time well and not neglecting good self-care. Today’s Question: I have spoken in depth to my…

Am I Controlling?

By Leslie Vernick & Co. | February 4, 2014 |

Morning friends: Here is a poem I read yesterday that touched my heart. I hope it touches yours as well. Praying the Heart You can only pray what’s in your heart. So if your heart is being ripped from your chest Pray the tearing If your heart is full of bitterness Pray it to the last dreg If your heart…

How Do I Find Resources For A Lawyer?

By Leslie Vernick & Co. | January 29, 2014 |

Morning Friends, I am in Florida – not so sunny today but a whole lot better than freezing Pennsylvania. I will be speaking in Sarasota on Friday evening and Saturday morning on Destructive Relationships. Come join us if you can. Since I am trying to do a bit of R & R, I chose today’s question specifically for this week…

My Husband Constantly Blames Me

By Leslie Vernick & Co. | January 22, 2014 |

  Morning friends, I’m snowed in today. Yesterday too. It’s beautiful but cold. I feel like I’m in Chicago instead of Pennsylvania. Many of you feel like you are in the desert place. Some are tempted to despair. We must fight that feeling. Thomas Merton writes, “The desert is the home of despair. And despair is everywhere……This, then is our…

Help! I’ve Grown Dependent on My Christian Counselor

By Leslie Vernick & Co. | January 15, 2014 |

Morning friends, Thanks friends for understanding my change in blog posting dates. After prayer it occurred to me that my stress levels could be lowered considerably by changing my blog post date from Monday to Wednesday. Weekends are usually never a time for rest due to speaking or writing. Now that the blog isn’t going to be posted until Wednesdays,…

Ten (10) Steps Necessary to Heal a Marriage After Infidelity

By Leslie Vernick & Co. | January 6, 2014 |

Morning friends, This week I am in Round Top, Texas with some very special women I meet with each year for fun, prayer, reflection, refreshment and accountability. I was hoping for warm weather after barely making my flight out of Philadelphia Saturday morning but the cold weather blew down here too. Brrrrrrr Pray for me while I’m here. That I…

Why Do I Stay?

By Leslie Vernick & Co. | December 30, 2013 |

  Good morning friends, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. And if you didn’t, I hope you have let it go and surrendered it to Christ. Life is too short to brood over what didn’t happen. There is a freedom in learning how to let go of those negative emotions and if you need help with that, I teach…

More Clarity on Boundaries and Consequences

By Leslie Vernick & Co. | December 23, 2013 |

Merry Christmas Friends, I hope you are ready. If not, then let it go. It’s time to stop being frantic and remember what Christmas is all about. Over the past few weeks I’ve answered several questions about boundaries and consequences. And, from your many responses, some of you are waking up to the idea that its okay for you to…

Stay Well, Leave Well

By Leslie Vernick | December 16, 2013 |

Morning Friends, It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of 2013 and Christmas will be here in a few short days. I hope you’re not getting all crazy busy and not giving yourself some moments to pause, reflect and enjoy the music and beauty of the season. Today’s Question: In the 24 hours since discovering this site, I’ve read…