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My son and daughter-in-law are estranged. Help!

By Leslie Vernick | August 16, 2010 |

Happy Monday! Can I say happy Monday? Friday is the day we usually give thanks for (TGIF), but Monday? Yes, we can give thanks every day for each day, every day, every moment is a gift from God. Thank you God for today. Thank you too to everyone out in blog world for spreading the word about a new way…

A New Way of Seeing David’s Sin with Bathsheba

By Leslie Vernick | August 9, 2010 |

This week, instead of answering a question, I want to share with you something I wrote for another blog addressing David’s sin with Bathsheba. If you find this informative, please share it with your church leaders. It was a regular Sunday morning, my husband and I attended worship at our home church. Our senior pastor was on vacation so an…

What kind of therapy will help a narcissistic person change?

By Leslie Vernick | August 2, 2010 |

I’m going to be starting a new book project and I’d like your help. The working title is: What Every Woman Needs to Know….and teach her daughter. So this week’s question is: What are the kinds of things you wished your mother would have taught you? What did she teach you either by example or through her words that have…

How do I know if my spouse has really changed?

By Leslie Vernick | July 26, 2010 |

Monday July 26 I’m sitting in a hotel room in the Wisconsin Dells. My husband is here for a national volleyball tournament and he is off with his responsibilities. I’ve been reading a lot this summer and I want to recommend two great books for you. The first is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. It’s a moving novel about…

My wife tells me I don’t satisfy her sexually. I’m devestated.

By Leslie Vernick | July 19, 2010 |

Question: I have been married for eleven years to a woman who has been emotionally and verbally abusive to me when it comes to our sexual intimacy, particularly areas of my performance. I saved myself for the woman I married but she had plenty of experience before I even knew her. She no longer puts me down or compares me…

My husband tells me I have to confess my disrespect before he will take me back. I’m so tired of this!

By Leslie Vernick | July 13, 2010 |

Hi Friends, I finally posted my pictures of Alaska on both my regular face book page as well some slightly different ones on my facebook fan page. I’m pleased that I figured it out all by myself. Even Donna, my office manager commented that she was proud I did it without her. Also if you want to hear an interview…

How do I talk with my husband when he’s always right?

By Leslie Vernick | July 5, 2010 |

Hi Friends, I know, I know, I haven’t posted my Alaska pictures yet. Some of you have gone to see them and have been disappointed. I’m sorry. I am not computer savvy yet and I confess – I don’t remember how to do it. My secretary was swamped with other things and so I couldn’t ask her this past week.…

My adult child rejects our faith. How can I convince her?

By Leslie Vernick | June 28, 2010 |

Sorry I wasn’t able to post a blog last week. My family – all 34 of us took a week long cruise to Alaska to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday. I’ll be posting some pictures for those who want to see some of Alaska’s beauty on my facebook page. We had lots of fun in spite of all the rainy…

Is my marriage emotionally abusive?

By Leslie Vernick | June 14, 2010 |

Question: I’m confused on what constitutes emotional abuse. My husband is a well respected man in our church and community. He doesn’t call me names or curse at me but he thinks he knows best about everything and he believes he should control absolutely everything as the head of the house. I have no say in our finances, what I…