Morning friends, I am in sunny California until tomorrow visiting my adorable granddaughters. Thought you’d enjoy seeing how much they’ve grown. When I return, I am sitting in my chair for the next 5 days straight doing nothing but working on my book. Please pray God gives me wisdom and flow for it to come […]
Topic: My friend is depressed. What can I do?
Good morning friends, As you think of me, pray for wisdom as I work on my new book The Emotionally Destructive Marriage. The task seems daunting and overwhelming at times. I’m encouraged by your kind words but desperately need your prayers. Rejoice with me, I will be doing an interview with Focus on the Family […]
Grieving in the Holiday Season
Merry Christmas Friends, Are you all ready for Christmas? Is the tree up and decorated, stockings hung, cookies baked, gifts bought, cards signed and sent, and presents all wrapped? I didn’t think so. But if there is such a person out there who has all this done, please share your magic secrets with the rest […]
Topic: My ex-husband is threatening suicide. What do I do?
Hello friends, Today I’m in sunny California, getting ready to leave for home in a few hours. I’ve been babysitting my beautiful granddaughter for the weekend. We’ve had a great time getting to know one another. Grandchildren are the best! Today’s Question: I was in a dysfunctional marriage for 35 years. My husband was emotionally […]
Topic: Is this an emotionally destructive relationship?
Good morning friends, Hope you had a great weekend. This was the first weekend in a long time that I did not have a writing deadline to work on and it felt wonderful. I cleaned closets, rode my scooter to the park, read and was still. I need those lazy days to recharge, don’t you? […]
How can I help my wife? She’s depressed and obsessed with our daughter’s relationship with her boyfriend.
Good Monday afternoon: I had a beautiful day at the beach Saturday with my girlfriend Barb. It does a woman good to spend some quality time with her female friends. We don’t take enough time to nurture our friendships do we? I want to encourage you to call a friend tonight. Bless her by thinking […]
How can I help my daughter heal from my inadequate parenting?
Happy Monday everyone! I have been busy all weekend working on a new presentation I am giving this week at the American Association of Christian Counselors conference in Branson, Missouri on The Emotionally Destructive Relationship. I hear almost weekly from people who have found inadequate counsel when struggling with these difficult and destructive relationship problems. […]
My adult son is a mess. How can I help him?
Question: My 48 year old adult son is threatening suicide because his former girlfriend broke up with him over a year ago. He lives in California and I have not seen him since 1992. He sends “help me” e-mails and I don’t know the truth of the situation. He has used pot since 7th grade […]
How can I know if I am Depressed?
Q. I’ve been reading your blog about depression but how do I know if I’m really depressed or just in a bad mood? Crystal in AL A. For many of us, depression is a generic word we use to describe how we feel when we’re down in the dumps, stressed-out, overwhelmed, hurt, or sad. Many […]
Is it sinful to take antidepressant medication?
Q. I struggle with depression and feel guilty taking antidepressant medication. Some Christians say that depression is a sin problem. Others say it’s a disease. I’m so confused. Am I sinning by taking medication? Lori in IN A. You are not alone. Many depressed people feel ambivalent about taking medication. They fear it means that […]