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I Want to Reconcile, but Don’t Feel Safe. Is It My Past?
Morning friend, Many of you participated in our recent webinar on the Four Lies That Christian Women Believe That Keep Them Stuck, Scared and Silent. I trust that you are being challenged by God to grow through whatever current situation you may find yourself in. It’s so tempting to ask God to change the external situation – our husband, our…
Finding Peace After Parental Estrangement: Steps to Healing
Good Morning Friends, The light in August always feels softer to me, like the world is whispering, ‘Pay attention.’ It’s a month of quiet reflection, a time when God often invites me to notice where I’m still gripping control instead of living loved. This year, I’ve been writing more than ever, prayers and reflections, pieces of a story that has…
When They Show No Empathy: How to Heal Your Heart and Restore Hope in Christ
Hello Friends! August has always held a special place in my heart; not only because it’s my birth month, but also because it has been a time to relish the schedule-free, slow summer days. With many schools now beginning earlier, the start of August feels like the last call for summer enjoyment before the busy rush into fall. As I…
My Husband Is Depressed and Won’t Change. How Do I Go Forward?
Morning friend, I can hardly believe it’s August 2025. It feels like the months fly by. Before you know it, we’ll be talking about the upcoming holidays. But before we get there, let’s linger here for a bit. What’s your favorite thing you’ve done this summer? I’ve had a busy summer. Italy, and Assisi was my highlight. But I’ve been…
Is Emotional Detachment Godly? Navigating Tough Marital Decisions
Hi there, friends! July is a perfect time to practice healthy detachment—a chance to pause midyear, reflect, and reset. The slower pace, summer breaks, and longer days invite us to step back from stressful patterns or overcommitments. By embracing this space, we can gain perspective, release what we can’t control, and nurture emotional balance, making room for healthier relationships and…
Can I Say No Without Being Mean?
Morning friend, I’ve been reading A LOT this summer and I have another quote I’ve been niggling on that I’d love to share with you: “There is no commandment that says we have to be upset by the way other people treat us. The reason we are upset is because we have an emotional program (internal) that says if someone…
Losing Yourself to Be Loved? True Love Doesn’t Ask You to Disappear
July in Colorado is something sacred. The skies feel wider, the sun a little bolder, and everything seems to shimmer with the invitation of new beginnings. And yet this week, while creation speaks of beauty and life, my heart carries a deep and aching heaviness. Like many of you, I’ve been grieving the heartbreaking loss of life in Texas. The…
Do I Have to Do What He Says?
Morning friend, I’ve been noodling on another quote: I’d love to hear your thoughts: “Joy is the emotional expression of the courageous YES to one’s own being.” Paul Tillich This one is hard for most women. To have a courageous yes to themselves. Not in a selfish, self-centered, narcissistic way. But to honor, respect, and care for the person inside…
Are You Caught In A Loyalty Trap?
Hello LV&Co Friends! As we celebrate the joys of freedom this month brings, I pray the summer sunlight and the Son’s glorious light bring you much growth and vitality. Many blessings to you all! Today’s Question: I married when I was 28. I was mousy and struggled mightily with generalized anxiety. I knew my husband had some emotional hurts from…