Have you ever experienced extreme fear or deep regret? I have and I bet you have too. While there are valid reasons for both, most often in our everyday lives we experience fear or regret that’s not necessary. Two little phrases which can produce fear or regret easily creep into our heads — if only … Read More about Two Dangerous Phrases That Can Keep You Trapped in Fear and Regret
What Every Wife Needs: Two Simple Things to Tell Your Husband!
Hey Ladies, since we’ve just had Valentine’s Day I thought it would be good to look at something that’s been key in our marriage. You might feel like your husband doesn’t understand or meet your needs (and that’s a big topic!). But here’s the thing — we can be hard to please and hard to … Read More about What Every Wife Needs: Two Simple Things to Tell Your Husband!
You are the Parent, Not Your Child: How to Discipline
One of the most common questions I get is about how to discipline. We live in a child-centered culture. A culture that often says our primary job as a parent is to make sure our child is always happy. Of course we all want our children to be happy, but that’s not our primary goal … Read More about You are the Parent, Not Your Child: How to Discipline
Does Your Marriage Feel Stale? Here are 4 Ways to Revitalize Your Relationship
Marriage can be hard! This week I’m blogging over at Club 31 about how to refresh your relationship. Here’s an excerpt. Do you feel stale in your marriage? Or stuck or bored or discouraged, or maybe just a little bit antsy? If we’re honest, we who are married have all felt this way at different … Read More about Does Your Marriage Feel Stale? Here are 4 Ways to Revitalize Your Relationship
Do You Need Fresh Hope for This New Year? 4 Things Will Help
Most of us are exhausted from the challenges of the past years. Weary of each other, annoyed by petty habits of those with whom we live, fearful of new pandemic scares, feeling stuck in our careers. We’re “done” with grumpy teenagers, depleted by ever-present demanding toddlers, tired of ourselves, sick of bad news, lonely, and … Read More about Do You Need Fresh Hope for This New Year? 4 Things Will Help
How God Opened My Eyes to a Different Take on Christmas Eve
This is my special Christmas blog. My hope for you is that this year God will give you a new insight into the amazing coming of Christ. God wants to do a new thing in each of our lives. I encourage you to study the passages mentioned below in Hebrews. It’s easy to let Christmas become … Read More about How God Opened My Eyes to a Different Take on Christmas Eve
Warning: The Danger of Equating Feelings with Truth
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) This is the shortest verse in the Bible and yet one of the most poignant. It depicts a Savior full of emotion. And He was. In fact, the scriptures say that Jesus — as God made man — experienced everything we have or will, yet was without sin. (Hebrews 2:17-18; Hebrews … Read More about Warning: The Danger of Equating Feelings with Truth
The Simple Morning Routine that Will Encourage You Every Day
This week I’m blogging over at Club31Women about a simple morning routine that was life-changing for me. Here’s an excerpt. I hope it encourages you! “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence, there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16: 11 ESV A few … Read More about The Simple Morning Routine that Will Encourage You Every Day
