Marriage

What Does a Healthy Christian Marriage Look Like?

By Leslie Vernick | July 1, 2026 |

Morning friend, We just concluded our Moving Beyond Insecurity Coaching Week. It was amazing. So many breakthroughs and takeaways women gained in just one week. God longs to heal our heart, our mind, and our relationships. And, most of the time, he doesn’t do it instantly. Instead, he invites our cooperation, our willingness, and our commitment to learn what we…

I Hate My Ex Husband and Can’t Stop

By Leslie Vernick | March 25, 2026 |

Morning friend, Emotions can be wonderful and terrible — sometimes at the same time. We experience the joy of love, beauty, gratitude, and wonder, and we feel the pain of rejection, betrayal, injustice, illness, and life being hard. When you experience difficult or unpleasant feelings like rage, shame, hurt, and hatred, what do you do with them? The first step…

When Change Looks Good But Trust Still Feels Far Away

By Leslie Vernick | January 28, 2026 |

Morning friend, I just put together an amazing workbook for you all for our upcoming workshop on February 10th called I’m Not Ok When You’re Not Okay: Defining my problem, your problem and our relationship problem. So many of your questions are around this very topic. But you must register to attend. The webinar will be off of public social…

When Silence Feels Like Betrayal: Is the Silent Treatment a Sign of Infidelity?

By LeAnne Parsons | January 7, 2026 |

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…

Should I Remarry? He Hasn’t Changed.

By Leslie Vernick | December 17, 2025 |

Morning friend, It’s hard to believe. Christmas is next week. What is your biggest challenge showing up from your Noble self? Is it disappointment because you’re the one who makes “Christmas work” for everyone in your family but you don’t feel acknowledged or appreciated for all your hard work? Or are you alone this Christmas, miss your family or former…

The Loneliness of Appearances: Should I Still Go With Him?

By Susan King | November 12, 2025 |

Hello friends! November is a month of gatherings, warm lights in chilly evenings, community events, and holiday traditions beginning to stir. Yet for some, especially those navigating emotionally painful relationships, this season of togetherness can feel more isolating than ever. Even as others make plans to gather and celebrate, you may be carrying a private grief, disappointment, or silence that…

Navigating Self-Doubt When Leaving an Emotionally Destructive Marriage

By Susan King | April 2, 2025 |

Hello! It is beginning to look a bit like spring in most areas of the country by now. Though there has been snow in recent days, the crocuses and daffodils are springing up in my neighborhood. I am looking forward to sunshine and warm weather, and yet I know, there is likely to be more flurries before the month is…

Red Flags in Long Distance Romances

By Leslie Vernick | March 6, 2024 |

Morning friend, Tomorrow (Thursday), I am off to Seoul, Korea to accompany my precious adopted daughter as she meets her biological parents and sisters for the first time. I’d appreciate your prayers. It will be a life-changing experience for both families.   A mom’s heart is always for her children no matter how old they are. Thanks for the robust responses…

Navigating the Path of Confronting Emotional Abuse: A Gentle and Solid Approach

By LeAnne Parsons | September 13, 2023 |

In this journey of life, we often find ourselves in situations and seasons that call for supernatural courage, wisdom, and grace. My summer has been one just like this. September is a beautiful month to reflect and remember the goodness of God in our day-to-day lives.  Reminding ourselves how much God sees, knows, and feels for His children is a…