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Brave Conversations: Talking to Young Adults and Teenagers About Marital Betrayal

I didn't handle it well. When Dave told me what was going on, I replied calmly. On the outside. Inside, I was screaming. The […]

When Dad or Mom Leaves: 5 Honest Ways to Talk to Your Kids About Separation

Learning how to talk to your kids about separation after betrayal may be the hardest conversation you face in this season. You are not […]

What Do I Tell My Kids? How to talk to Children About Marital Betrayal

Shirley stared out the window, her cup of tea growing cold on the table. Tears wandered over her cheeks. A week had passed since […]

A Father’s Impact: Learning to Trust God as Father

My relationship with my dad wasn’t perfect, but it was good. And because of that, I caught glimpses of what it meant to know […]

Confessions of an Emotionally Disconnected Mind: Navigating the Journey to Empathy

I have a confession to make. As a human, I’m not always empathetic or emotionally attuned to others. 😢😳 Identifying with the emotions of […]

Want more than work-life balance? See what Jesus did

Relationships impact your life and work. When I first started in the business world, I felt obligated to keep my work and personal life […]

A Personal Review: The New Life Counsel Bible

Whatever you’re facing, the Bible has something to say about it. How do you respond to that statement? Recently, I received a free hardcover […]

3 Questions to Help You End Your Year Well

Growing up, New Year’s Eve meant late night church services, exciting times with friends, and staying up late. But, a mere few months after […]

Are You a 1-in-4 Woman? Remembering the One You Can’t Forget

October 15 is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This day honors grieving parents, the 1-in-4 who can't forget, and other relatives and […]

5 Unhealthy Patterns He’s Modeling For Your Kids By Being A Porn User

Children learn things quickly for many reasons, but one is they act like sponges. You may not think your kids pick up what you […]

5 Unsuspecting Ways You Could Guarantee an Affair

Jack and Sally sat across the family room. Like most evenings, if they were home, Jack channel-surfed, and Sally scrolled through Facebook, Instagram, and […]

3 Behaviors That Mother Your Husband Instead of Honoring Him

I never thought I’d want to lord it over my husband or treat him like a child. But I have. When God created the […]

4 Guidelines to Maximize Your Time and Enjoy Life

Have you ever said or thought this: “If I only had more time”? Time became part of our reality when God created this world […]

Two Kinds of Stress. Which One Brings Peace and Joy?

Heart racing, cold but sweaty, Ann bolted upright. “What was that? What’s happening? Paul gently snuffled, his face partially buried in his pillow. Slowly, […]

3 Christmas Promises to Pray Over Yourself, Marriage, and Family

Merry Christmas! ? Isn’t it wonderful to celebrate the most incredible birthday party with the entire world? Young couples get very creative these days […]

3 Lumps of Coal You Don’t Want to Give to Your Kids

A few years ago, my son received a bag of coal for Christmas. From his wife. ? The “coal” pieces were freezable ice cubes. […]

Here Are 3 Ways to Fail Well to Improve Your Life

What does it mean to fail well? When Dave and I were in the initial stages of recovery from his porn addiction, we received […]

3 Ways To Strengthen Your Marriage After You Have Kids

One conversation most couples have before marriage or early in their marriage deals with children. Do you want children? How many? When? But one […]

Taking An Honest Look At This Changes Your Marriage

Whether you have a healthy relationship, a broken relationship, or no relationship, your parents influenced your life and even your marriage. Our earliest influences […]