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When Silence Feels Like Betrayal: Is the Silent Treatment a Sign of Infidelity?
Beloved Readers, There’s something about January that slows us down enough to hear what we’ve been carrying. The calendar turns, the noise of the holidays fades, and the quiet feels different. I am in Colorado Springs today as I write this opening paragraph. Outside our back door lay 3 beautiful deer. As the dawn breaks this morning, I am reminded…
Is This All There Is? Unpacking Emotional Neglect in Marriage
Hello Friends! October has arrived, with its golden leaves and crisp air, reminding us that change is not only natural but at times necessary. The harvest season paints a picture of both beauty and release, as trees let go of what can no longer serve them and bountiful harvests make way for next year’s fertile soil. For many Christian women…
How Do I Meet His Needs When I Feel Empty?
Morning friend Well, we’ve moved back to Surprise, and I can’t find anything in my house and it’s hot here. I will miss my Prescott place, but I’m heading to Nashville next week for the American Association of Christian Counselors there and have things to do to prepare. If you’re attending, please be sure to stop me and stay hi,…
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…
Feeling Misunderstood in Your Marriage? 4 Biblical Ways to Respond with Clarity and Peace
Dear Beloved Reader, April is a month that whispers of newness—buds on the trees, longer days, the promise of new life after a long winter. For many, it’s a season of growth and fresh starts. But for others, especially women navigating emotionally complex marriages, this season can stir something deeper: a longing for renewal not just in nature, but in…
Why Won’t He Give Me A Simple Yes Or No Answer?
Morning friend, I want to give you an exercise to try this week. Ask yourself what feelings you would like to feel. When I asked myself that question recently, I thought, “I’d love to feel more peace and calm, be more thankful, curious, and have loving, compassionate feelings.” In the past, I’ve asked myself what virtues I’d like to have,…
When You Ask for Empathy and Receive Criticism: How to Protect Your Heart in Marriage
Dear Beloved Reader, February is often called the month of love. It’s a time when the world paints pictures of romance, devotion, and happily-ever-afters. But for many Christian women, this month carries a different weight. It is a time of wrestling with loneliness within marriage, unmet emotional needs, and the ache of feeling unseen by the very person who was…
I Can’t Say Anything Right. Help
I am traveling this week, so I’d appreciate your prayers. Question: The reoccurring theme over the last 3 years in my marriage has been that I have failed to communicate in a proper way or have been misunderstood, to the point where my husband’s anger gets the best of him. I’m not allowed to ask if we can take a…
Faith Over Fear: Finding Strength and Healing in a Destructive Relationship
May is my birthday month! I am choosing to celebrate sisterhood in 2023. As Christian women, we know that our faith is our anchor in times of trouble. But when we find ourselves in emotionally destructive relationships or marriages, it can be hard to hold onto that faith. Fear, shame, and self-doubt can cloud our minds and make it difficult…