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A Letter to Church Leaders About Emotional Abuse
Morning friend, I just finished speaking at the 2025 Restore Conference that was held to talk about church harm. It was incredible, and I thought that perhaps for this week, I would gift you with a letter I wrote a while back on behalf of a dear sister. She was being harmed by her church who told her she could…
How To Stop Feelings From Overpowering Wise Decisions
Hello Friends! Here in West Michigan, I find myself begrudging winter this time of year, as there is quite a bit of winter left in my future. Once the new year begins, I must intentionally resist the rush toward spring. I remind myself that winter has a purpose. There is no doubt, the midwestern winter season affects me. As I…
What Are The Definitions For Divorce?
Morning friend, I’m in Chicago. Appreciate your prayers for my step-mom. She is lucid and we’re grateful for the time we have to say our goodbyes and love on her. On another note, Lord willing I will be doing a live webinar (from Chicago) Thursday at Noon ET and 7:30 PM ET, on Four Lies That Christian Women Believe That…
What Do I Do When My Counselor Overrules My Thoughts?
Morning friends, I’ve said this before but it bears repeating. I love this community and the power of the group contributing to the question asked. When I write my response to someone’s question, I cannot possibly cover every possible angle in the amount of space I allot. That’s why I ask you all to chime in on your perspectives. And…
How Do I Stop Second Guessing Myself
Morning friends, I love the sweet interactions you have with one another on this blog. I see how so many of you have grown and are functioning in CORE strength, reaching out to other sisters to help them along the way. Thank you, Dawn, for your guest posts and encouraging us in believing that God not only redeems us and…
How To Be a True Friend To Someone Going Through Marital Separation
Morning friends, Thanks for your prayers while speaking in San Diego at the American Association of Christian Counselors International Marriage Summit. I gave the keynote talk at Saturday’s luncheon on Three Critical Mistakes People Helpers Make Working with Couples in Destructive Marriage and as I spoke I could feel your prayers. Now continue to pray God uses the information these…
Controlling abuse verses reactive abuse
Morning friends, I’ve been writing all weekend for my new book on Emotionally Destructive Marriages and because of that, I did not write a new blog for this week. But I want to share a blog I wrote for American Association of Biblical Counselors, and much of the content will be included in my new book. I would love your…