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When His Mother Comes First: Why This Happens and What a Wise Woman Can Do
These days, I find myself wanting warm sunshine and longer days, and of course, some plans for the summer vacation and activities. I remember the days when the kids were still at home. Family vacations were always planned around our extended family that loved to camp and visit the mountains of Tennessee…Gatlinburg specifically. I loved creating memories with our extended…
Stronger Than the Storm Even When the Heart Breaks
Last month, as I laced up my shoes for the 60-mile breast cancer walk in San Diego, I had no idea how much the weather would mirror the inner storms so many of us are walking through. The rain came in sideways on Day 2. The wind cut against our faces. At one point, officials literally told us to shelter…
How Do You Let Go of Who You Consider to Be “Your Person”?
Hello friends! The Lenten season is here. As we prepare for the resurrection story, Lent invites us to remember where the past has brought us and to consider what the future holds. As we walk through this season with truth, openness, conviction, compassion, and trust in the goodness of God, sorrow gives way to joy. In many ways, Lent and…
Is It Wrong to Be Compassionate Towards Your Own Self?
Morning friend, I am on a cruise in Alaska speaking for the American Association of Christian Counselors. This Arizona girl hates the cold, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so I bought some of those little foot and hand warmer packets and I will activate them to keep warm. I’ll send a picture for next week’s blog. Questions: I love…
Boundaries With Brene Brown (Video)
Morning friends, I am heading to speak to about 60 pastors and counselors in my area on Thursday to teach them how to counsel individuals and couples in destructive marriages. I’m very excited that all these professionals are gathering together for 5 hours of teaching on this important topic. Pray for ears to hear and a great time of encouragement…
Do I Have To Have Sex With My Husband?
Morning friends, Don’t forget about tonight’s (Wednesday, January 20) free webinar with Pastor Chris Moles and me. We are talking about what it takes to wisely counsel an emotionally destructive person. If you know of a church leader, pastor, or counselor who could benefit from this class, please send them the link. They won’t be able to participate without signing…
My Wife Say’s I’m Controlling. Is She Right?
Hi Friends, I am so excited about my new course called Letting Go of Negative Emotions, starting Thursday night. It will help you understand where your negative emotions come from, how to recognize them before they get the best of you, and specific strategies on letting them go. It is my most intensive class offering yet, with three 90 minute…
My Top 5 Post On Destructive Marriages
Morning friends, I got home safe and sound from a wonderful dream trip to Italy. I’ve wanted to visit Italy for years and years and this beautiful country did not disappoint. There was so much history, so much beauty, so much fun, beautiful weather and great food to feast on day after day. Here are some of my favorite pictures.…
I Left My Destructive Marriage, Now What?
Morning Friends, I spend the weekend cleaning out my closets and boy did it feel good. I am reading the book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. I think there is something very healing about decluttering your space. When we get too full of stuff (internally or externally) we can’t be at peace. Our environment feels overwhelming,…