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Am I Making Up My Abuse?
Hi Friends, Last week I started this October series by naming what emotional and verbal abuse can look like. But recognizing a destructive pattern is not always the same as trusting yourself enough to believe what you’re seeing. That is especially true when the behavior is subtle. There may not be one dramatic incident you can point to. Instead, you…
When Your Heart Isn’t Sure: Rebuilding Trust in Your Own Judgment
Morning friend, We have just closed our CONQUER membership with hundreds of women eager to learn how to change their own dance steps to become safe, healthy, and strong. One of the things we often see when a woman has been in an unhealthy or destructive relationship is that she loses trust in her own judgment. Now let me back…
Does Requiring Disclosure Mean I’m Controlling?
Morning friend, Whew, we just finished our live/virtual CONQUER conference in Scottsdale and it was amazing. The Holy Spirit was present and the women grew in Resilience. I am so honored to lead this wonderful group of women. Thanks for your prayers for the event. They are deeply appreciated. Question: Is it abusive for me to require my husband to…
How Do I Center Myself in God?
Hi friend, I’m traveling for two weeks to Nashville for the AACC conference, Canada, and then Chicago. I’m having some computer problems (and you know me and tech), so couldn’t write a new blog for this week. But a chronic problem in growing our spiritual life and our emotional and mental health is the lies we’ve been told, especially about…
Can I Nurture Trust and Overcome Jealousy?
Welcome my friends to a heartfelt and transformative exploration of overcoming jealousy in relationships. The struggle is real. I want to start by sharing that I have personally faced the challenges of navigating jealousy with my partner, and I understand how it can cast a shadow on the love we hold dear. The struggle to find emotional freedom while maintaining…
How Do I Apply CORE Strength To Justify Boundaries?
Morning friend, My 92-year-old father just left. It was wonderful having him visit us here in Arizona. It reminds me of the legacy we leave to those who have watched us live our lives. My dad is not a perfect person, but he’s consistently lived out his godly values. My grandchildren, his great-grandchildren have gotten to know him better this…
Is There More Than One Right Answer?
Morning friend, This is the last week of my July sabbatical but I hope you’ve been enjoying our guest posts. Don’t forget that my new podcast is available: Relationship Truth Unfiltered and each week we release a new episode. This week’s question is answered by Coach LeAnne. LeAnne is an amazing coach and woman of God. She is someone who…
Is It OK To Do What I Want Even If My Spouse Doesn’t Want Me To?
Morning friends, Just a heads up. Sometimes we need a little motivation in the summer to keep vigilant over some bad habits in our life. If compulsive people-pleasing is something that is causing you to be resentful, exhausted and in lopsided relationships, check out our course and new coaching group. Today’s Question: My husband is a sweet controlling, possessive guy.…
Controlling Someone Or Having Good Boundaries. What’s The Difference?
Morning friend, I appreciate the interaction on this weeks’ blog. One question was regarding Jesus’ interaction with the Rich Young Ruler. There is a lot to be said about this interaction which I don’t have time to unpack here, but my point in using this illustration in the particular blog question was that Jesus didn’t offer this man unconditional relationship. …