Morning friend, Thanks so much for your prayers for my family and me. It was a long, hard 3 weeks of dying but my mother is with Jesus now and that is what she wanted. My dad misses her and it will take him time to create a new normal, so if you think of […]
Establishing Verbal Boundaries
Morning friend, I’m still in Chicago helping with my stepmom’s care. It’s brutal some days, precious other days. Death is always ugly whether it’s the death of a loved one, the death of a dream, the death of a marriage or other significant relationship. I’d appreciate your continued prayers. Today’s Question: Someone close to me […]
Must I Forget to Forgive?
Morning friend, I just returned from a great women’s retreat “He Makes All Things New” with Called to Peace Ministries. It was wonderful to meet some of you in person and be able to give you a real hug. I’m a little worn out after speaking 7 times and doing two interviews so for this […]
My New Marriage Is Abusive. Now What?
Morning friend, I’m heading to the Called To Peace retreat in Asheville, NC this weekend. It’s going to be a wonderful weekend of healing, rest and restoration for women. I’m so excited to be their speaker and I ask for your prayers. I’ll be speaking 7 different times, some on panels, but I will need […]
Getting Healthy After Divorce
Morning friends, Oswald Chambers tells us, “The great enemy of the life of faith is the good that is not good enough.” How about you? Do good things clutter out the best things in your life? Sometimes busyness masquerades as godliness. Don’t let it fool you. Busyness is just busyness. Godliness takes time to slow […]
What Are You Holding On To
Morning friend, It’s been a crazy week. Lots going on both personally and with ministry. Our CONQUER membership is OPEN now until April 9th. CONQUER is an educational and support group for Christian women in destructive marriages. It will give you the support, wisdom and information you need to make the next right choices and […]
Is My Hope Realistic?
Morning friends, For me, Christmas is the season for quiet. For stillness. For reflection on the reality of “Emmanuel, God with us” Pray for me that I would know that God is in this place. So many places the Bible reminds us that the person didn’t realize that God was present when he was. How […]
Can I Honor God Even If I Disobey My Spouse?
Morning friends, I hope you were able to have a good Thanksgiving even if you celebrated with just you and God. Holidays always bring their own stress, but with the virus on the upswing in many states, it can create even more dilemmas with having boundaries and learning to speak up for yourself. Our free […]
Is It Wrong To Keep A Record Of Wrongs?[Guest Blog]
Morning friends, I’m excited to share with you a new book that’s just come out, Is It Abuse, by Darby Strickland. Darby is a colleague, friend, and fellow warrior in helping Christian women who are in abusive marriages get sane, safe, and strong. This book expertly and Biblically unpacks the whole concept of controlling abuse […]
My Daughter-In-Law Said I’m Narcissistic
Morning Friends, Wow, we had quite a lively conversation on our last question. Someone asked if I notify the person whose question is being asked. I usually do, but sometimes I forget to get their e-mail when I collect the questions that are sent to me. I appreciate your opinions and thoughts about being […]
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