Morning friends, So good to be home. I love sleeping on my own pillow and in my own bed. Showering in my own shower. Eating my regular food. Simple pleasures but much appreciated after almost 6 weeks away. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed our sisters sharing their stories on my blog and I hope to […]
What Do I Do With My Husbands Porn Habit
Morning friends, Could you all do me a favor? I want to do a webinar or e-book or similar on The Lies in Christian Marriages That Lead to Crazy Making. Here are a few examples: The man always has the final say because he’s the head Unconditional love means unconditional relationship Forgiving means forgetting and […]
Sexual Abuse In Marriage – A Real Life Experience
Morning Friends, This is my last week in California and I will be heading home the 31st. I will miss this beautiful state and my sweet grandkids, but I’m ready to get back into my own home. From time to time I hear stories from women (and men) who would like to share their experience […]
Am I Wrong To Consider Porn Adultery?
Morning friends, Are you merciful towards yourself? I bet even if you’re merciful towards others, you are hard on yourself – constantly beating yourself up for your shortcomings, flaws, mistakes, and failures. Being merciful towards yourself (or others for that matter) doesn’t mean you are self-indulgent or enabling of sinful behaviors and attitudes. But it […]
He’s Sorry Now. Do I Wait?
Morning friends, We had a great response to the live webinar last week with attorney Maryann Modesti. It can be tough to navigate through the legal issues and our system is not always just or fair but it helps to know what you are up against if you decide you must separate or file for […]
How Do I Get Over Him?
Morning friends, I just returned from California, visiting my daughter’s family and being Nana to 3 adorable little girls. There is nothing better than being a grandma. My oldest granddaughter Amaya celebrated her 4th birthday. The RBC (Radio Bible Class – Daily Bread) webinar that deals with Shepherding an Emotionally Destructive Marriage, will be offered […]
Stay Well, Leave Well
Morning Friends, It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of 2013 and Christmas will be here in a few short days. I hope you’re not getting all crazy busy and not giving yourself some moments to pause, reflect and enjoy the music and beauty of the season. Today’s Question: In the 24 hours since […]
Topic: Help! A Woman is Caught in Pornography Adiction
Good Morning Friends, I just got back from a wonderful weekend speaking at the American Association of Christian Counselors Convention in Orlando, Florida. Thanks for all your prayers. Today I am scurrying to finish my taxes. This is one of the chores I always leave to the last minute. I never intend to, but it […]
Do I have to give him another chance?
Blessings Everyone! Lately I have been deeply grieved by the depth of our own self-deception and how it so impacts our relationships with one another. Being a counselor you’d think I’d get used to it but I don’t. Sometimes I have to confront someone’s self-deception. Even after all these years, it always surprises me when […]
How do I know if my spouse has really changed?
Monday July 26 I’m sitting in a hotel room in the Wisconsin Dells. My husband is here for a national volleyball tournament and he is off with his responsibilities. I’ve been reading a lot this summer and I want to recommend two great books for you. The first is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. […]