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Spiritual Manipulation vs. Discernment: How Can I Discern What is True and Right For Myself?
Hello Dear Friends, September is the season of transition. We’re closing out summer, settling into a new rhythm, and beginning to look toward the final months of the year. And I think it’s a perfect time to prepare not just our calendars, but our hearts for what’s ahead. Fall can be a natural reset point. It gives us an opportunity…
What Kind of Air Are You Breathing?
As I write this from Minnesota, we are experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world. Wildfire smoke has settled over much of the state, the sky has that strange hazy look to it, and we’re being encouraged to limit our time outside because the air simply isn’t healthy right now. I’ve been noticing how different it feels,…
When Fixing Him Becomes Your Survival Strategy
Hello LV&Co friends! Recently, I went to the ballet with a friend. Each year, my local ballet company does a production where the dancers step into the role of choreographer to create original pieces that are performed as part of the program. As I watched, I found myself thinking about how much is happening beneath the surface. What looks fluid…
How Do I Stop My Unhealthy “Helping” When I Love the Attention I Get?
Morning friend, This is Christmas week. For some of you it’s a time for family gathering, gift giving, eating, caroling and remembering. For others it’s a day to get through as quickly as possible. You are alone (or feel alone). There are few or no gifts. It’s hard, no doubt. One of my favorite verses in the Bible reminds me…
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…
Do-Re-Mi Your Way to Healthier Relationships This Summer
Hello Friends, I recently had the joy of watching a live production of my favorite musical The Sound of Music, and it was an absolute delight. One moment that really stuck with me was the iconic lesson from the song “Do-Re-Mi”: “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.” Just like learning to sing by beginning…
What If I Am the Abusive Spouse? Healthy Detachment Vs Harmful Detachment
Hello Friends! Spring is in full force and I am overjoyed! I hope you are able to see God in creation. I pray that you are delighted by His goodness. Today’s Question: I’ve been reading through the blogs and they are all so helpful, but a terrifying thought is gripping me and won’t let me go: What if I’m the…
He Says He’s Repentant, But We’ve Been Here Before
Morning friends, Thanks for your prayers. I appreciate them. Our new carpeting gets installed this week and then our two bedrooms can start to be put back together. Bathrooms will still be torn up for another month or so but if at least some of the house gets put back together, I can function better. Our 2018 CONQUER Conference…