When my world fell apart, I was HUNGRY for ANY resources to help me cope. I had NO point of reference to deal with the extreme hurt and betrayal following infidelity. I was blowing through marriage books as fast as I could. One Saturday night at church, my pastor told us about a new book by Cindy Beall that just released, Healing Your Marriage When Trust Is Broken, and shared Continue Reading
When I Knew To Say When
Every couple weeks, I get asked this question: How did you know you were done? When did you know when to say when? Meaning when did I know my marriage was over and it was time to pull the plug. There is not a cookie cutter answer that works best for every marriage or relationship. But there are a few key things that signaled the obvious for me. As I have said, I would Continue Reading
8 Action Steps for a Marriage at Risk
It is no secret the enemy prowls about seeking to steal, kill and destroy. Evil lurks around every corner and is ready to pounce on the smallest perceived weakness. It seems more and more our families are under attack and are being destroyed. If the enemy can demolish a family unit, there is an inevitable ripple effect sometimes trickling down through generations. So, what Continue Reading
The Power of Choice: 7 Filters for Making the BEST Decisions
Every day we are presented with hundreds of choices. Some are as simple as: What will I eat for breakfast? Which dress will I wear? What will I watch on TV? Others are more complex: How should I discipline my child? Should I accept this new job even though it will mean additional time away from my family? Should I have the surgery or manage the Continue Reading
Controlling My Control Issues
If you listened to my feature on the Beyond the Rut podcast, you learned I am extremely Type A. And, unfortunately, being Type A, oftentimes, is synonymous with issues around control. Organization, effective time management and planning make me VERY happy. And I LOVE GOOD surprises as much as the next person, but BAD surprises put me into a tailspin. Let me take you back Continue Reading
Lynnette’s Story of Grace, Forgiveness, Faith and Hope: Part Four: Key Takeaways
Lynnette is one of my MOST favorite people on this entire planet! I have watched her grow and fight battle after battle while retaining her dignity and faith. We can ALL learn from Lynnette’s story. (If you missed the first three parts, click here to start from the beginning.) Here are a few key takeaways we garner from Lynnette’s bravery and honesty. Lynnette CHOSE Continue Reading
Lynnette’s Story of Grace, Forgiveness, Faith and Hope: Part Two
In Part One of Lynnette’s story, we learned of the devastating loss of her first marriage that included a heartbreaking betrayal. Shortly thereafter, Lynnette suffered another devastating loss: the passing of her mother. The Lord redeemed the loss of her marriage through an amazing, Godly man named Michael. They soon became pregnant, and Lynnette was hit with the news of Continue Reading
Lynnette’s Story of Grace, Forgiveness, Faith and Hope: Part One
I am SO excited for you guys to meet one of the most PRECIOUS people on this planet. You are going to immediately fall in love with my sweet friend, Lynnette. Her story is full of dignity as well as grace, forgiveness, faith and hope! I am where I am today largely in part because of Lynnette. She walked the road before me, and the Lord weaved our journeys together to Continue Reading
Beyond the Rut: My First Podcast Feature Around Living a Life of Simplicity
There's a first time for everything! A big thank you to Brandon Cunningham and Jerry Dugan for featuring me on their weekly podcast, Beyond the Rut. In this episode, we discuss: How my life changed since walking through divorce How downsizing material possessions brings me MUCH happiness How going to Guatemala changed my perspective and priorities Some Continue Reading
What I Learned From Not Purchasing Clothes For One Year
Not purchasing clothes for one year might not be a big deal for you, but it is a HUGE deal for me! I’ll admit. I. love. clothes. And I love clothes to a fault. After returning home from Guatemala in October 2014, I took one look at my closet, and just wanted to cry. It was spilling over with clothes. So many more clothes than I would ever need or likely even wear. I Continue Reading