Morning friends, I was in Chicago recently visiting with my family. This past weekend was my 50th high school reunion, but sadly it was canceled due to COVID (Of course – I graduated at 10 years old). It was a little eerie going to the airport and sitting on a full flight for almost 4 […]
I’m A Leader In My Church. How Do I Tell My Church I’m Divorcing.
Morning friends, Can you believe we are almost at the end of August? This year has both crawled and flown by. The older I get, the faster time goes, yet this virus and fear and the uncertainty we all are struggling with seem to have also slowed time way down. Will we ever see normal […]
Thriving Not Surviving [Guest Post]
Morning friends, I’m up at our cabin, being nana this week, but I have a treat for you. I’ve asked my friend Gary Thomas to guest post for me today from his newest book When To Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People. I love hearing a pastor’s voice and heart validate the horrible effects […]
How Do I Let Go Of A Dead Marriage?
Morning friends, Our new dog Addison is adjusting to her new house and new routine but we haven’t gotten the potty training down quite yet. She’s a lot of fun and I’m really enjoying her. I’m going to put some short, under 5 minutes, videos on my professional FB page addressing one specific question or […]
How Do I Answer My Pastor When He Uses Romans 12:1-2
Morning friends, Wohoo, I found a puppy. Actually, someone from this blog told me about her. She was just born this past week and my granddaughters and I have decided on Addison for her name, (Addie) for short. She is an Australian Labradoodle and the litter has two girls in it so I’m not […]
What Details Do My Kids Need To Know?
Happy New Year, Did you know that most people – about 92% do not keep their New Years Resolutions? Yep, and the top three resolutions are: 1. I’m going to exercise more. 2. I’m going to eat healthy food. 3. I’m going to save more money. Can you relate? Do you make New Years Resolutions and […]
What Biblical Grounds Are There For Divorce In The Face Of Abuse?
Morning friends, I hope you are registered for our webinar on Thursday on: Do People Use the Bible to keep you Confused, Stuck and Afraid about Your Destructive Relationship? To register click HERE. Today’s question illustrates the spiritual confusion that can take place. Question: What biblical grounds are there for divorce in the face of emotional, […]
I Can’t Let Go Of My Hurt And Anger
Morning friend, I am on vacation this week in San Diego. We needed a break from that hot Arizona weather. It’s been beautiful here, about 70 degrees but sunny. The cool breeze is just what our bodies needed. I will be caring for my three granddaughters all week as my daughter and son-in-law have decided […]
Is Divorce A Sin?
Morning friends, I am heading to Wheaton, Illinois on Friday night and Saturday to do a marriage conference at Wheaton College Church. On Friday morning, I’ll also be doing a 90-minute presentation to some members of the graduate department at Wheaton College on Three Mistakes People Helpers Make When Working in Destructive Marriages. Pray for […]
My Pastor Said I Cannot Divorce, Now What?
Morning friends, Thank you for your prayers. I am feeling them. There is still time to register for our CONQUER conference coming soon, next month. We have close to 400 women registered from all over the US and Canada. It will be an amazing time of seeing how important it is that women, Christian women, […]