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It’s really hard to admit when you’re wrong, and it’s even harder to acknowledge that you’ve been wrong twice about the same issue. Anyone who knows my husband or has heard me talk about him knows that he is a true to his word with strong Integrity. Two months ago, there was a misunderstanding, and we accidentally overcharged a customer by $200. The gentleman was kind enough to call my husband to resolve the issue, and we did. My husband apologized for the misunderstanding an

The Bible does not say that love is God; it states that God is love. This means that God defines what love truly looks like. In our world, we often use the term "love" in various ways, from loving pizza and new outfits to expressing love for our family and friends. This broad usage can be complicated by our relationships, especially when those we love sometimes hurt us. As a result, our understanding of love can become distorted and diminish its true value. When we comprehend

Sit back and do nothing, and you will achieve nothing. Trusting God does not mean that you can sit idly by. In fact, trusting God means it’s time to take action. Too often, we apply scripture to our problems and expect God to handle everything for us. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works. While I hate to use the word "lazy," we often have a very passive attitude when it comes to our mental health and the effort required for healing. We mistakenly believe that if we ignore o

Me, this is about me! I do better these days, but there was a time when I needed ALL the glue for my mouth. There were so many times I would say whatever I wanted, but I felt awful for it afterward. But I did it repeatedly till I found myself in a place where I was tired of apologizing about the same thing again and again. So it was time to shut my mouth and zip it up! I tell my kids you get what you get doing what you're doing. If we want different results, we must change wh

There are many times when we say things we shouldn’t—sarcastic remarks, political opinions, judgments about others. I can safely say we have all been guilty of one or more of these scenarios at some point. These behaviors are a waste of time and energy; in fact, I would argue that they only create serious tension. We don’t seem to have a problem expressing our minds or our hearts when it comes to superficial issues, but we often ignore the real, painful conversations that nee

What a wonderful time of year! Christmas and all things related to it are my favorite, and for the most part, many people share that love. Just like mine, I'm sure your Facebook feed and other social platforms are filled with pictures of food, gatherings, trees, and presents. But you know what I didn't see posted? The stress, the dysfunction, the sadness, and all the "other" things we experience but tend to hide because we feel embarrassed or ashamed or simply don't want peop

By the end of each year, I believe we all learn a lesson or two. We overcome obstacles, some more significant than others, and discover what works and what doesn't. Like many of you, I have learned several things, but one lesson stands out the most that I want to share with you. I have come to understand that when others behave offensively or hurtfully towards me, it reveals issues within myself that need to be addressed and healed. Have you ever felt anger towards someone be

I have trust issues and you probably do too no one person trusts anything or anyone completely, simply because we have all had our trust somehow broken. So, what happens in our lives when trust has been broken? We worry we struggle, we build walls for self-protection, we try to micromanage EVERYTHING in our lives, we react rather than respond, we live like victims with no joy or freedom, and realistically, the list goes on and on. I would challenge you to think about trust, s

The repairs on our mental health can be daunting. The idea that you would need to revisit some of your worst moments to heal them seems like too much work to bear. We try to avoid dismantling ourselves as much as possible. It's true. In fact, as I look back on my healing journey these last 6 years, I can say the beginning felt highly daunting, and the journey has been difficult. It has gotten easier, and I have learned so much already, but the first 3-4 years felt like I was

When you take a test, the teacher is always silent. You can not raise your hand to ask a question that she will answer for you. It is our responsibility to read our material and be prepared for whatever questions we must answer. When you are struggling through life and what you are going through, and you cry out to God, and he is silent, could it be because the answers you are looking for are in a book you won't read? I'm not judging you for not reading your Bible, I went 44

We have to keep going. Moving forward should never stop. We often live with the mindset of “it’s good enough” or “this is all I can do; it is what it is.” If there’s one lie that the enemy wants us to believe, it’s this one. God does not plan for you or me to live with just enough. John Wimber, an American rock star who became a pastor, said, “Jesus is insatiable. Everything we do pleases Him, but nothing satisfies Him. I have been satisfied with Jesus, but He has not been sa

I don't know about you, but for me, I was never one to receive correction. These days, I am better, but it still has the tendency to make my flesh twitch uncomfortably. Correction from people is very different from correction from God. If you feel you have never been corrected by God and this seems a little far out there, I assure you, you need to tighten your walk with him. The closer you get to God the more correction from him you will experience. It becomes a knowing deep

That's how many married couples live their lives, and it's sad and completely opposite to God's intended plan for marriage. Living in the same house, raising kids, going to work, and paying bills is not what marriage is about; it's simply going through the motions. You can be married and still lead separate lives. I was married for seven years to my first husband, and we lived completely separate lives, which ultimately led to the end of our marriage. We worked opposite shift

We cannot be everything for everyone, and others cannot be everything for us. Often, we struggle with our expectations of other people and the roles we want them to play in our lives. As a result, we frequently find ourselves disappointed when they do not meet these expectations. These expectations often stem from our own past hurts. When we experience pain, our beliefs about how things should be and how people should act become necessities for us, but this mindset only sets

For decades, I held on to a lot of pain from my childhood, and as a result, I learned to live in fear and chaos. My adult life mirrored that chaos. For a long time, I genuinely believed that my situation was unique and that others didn’t experience the same struggles I did. However, as I began to heal and share my story, so many people have reached out to ask for prayer and guidance on how I overcame certain challenges. It has become so clear to me just how many individuals s

Do not fear; "fear not" is a phrase found throughout the Bible. We are given just one reason to avoid fear: God is with us. There is an important lesson here. We are not told to fear not because things will change for the better—such as getting a different job, having a loved one healed, restoring a relationship, or seeing someone who wronged us face consequences. God sees all.those things and works them out for us but those are not reason we are told to fear not. No, the onl

We are in the process of moving. I’m not particularly fond of the moving itself, but I do love the decorating part. Today, while talking with a friend who recently moved, we discussed the challenges of the moving process. We both agreed that we didn’t enjoy the stress of moving. Then she said something that resonated with both of us: “It’s a bear, right?! At the same time, I loved being able to clear out the clutter and get rid of things that didn’t serve me in the new place.

Our kids like many children, dont like to be told “no.” When they hear it, they immediately go into negotiation mode, pleading their case. They try to get us to understand why they believe we should say “yes” to what they want .They advocate for themselves passionately and believes every word of it. When it comes to our prayers, does God answer all of them? The short answer is yes, He does. The challenge we face is that we don’t always like the answer. We are usually okay wit

Well, how's it going with the changes you made to meet your New Year’s resolutions? Are you struggling? You’re not alone. Research shows that most New Year’s resolutions typically fade away after a few months, with many people giving up on their goals within the first month or two. In fact, the second Friday of January is sometimes called "Quitter's Day" because that’s when many resolutions tend to fall by the wayside. No one likes to be called a quitter, and it’s often hard

Everyone has a story, including you and me. While some stories may seem bigger than others, we all have experiences that shape us. Like many, I hesitated to share parts of my story that felt uncomfortable, filled with shame and guilt. But have you ever considered how much sharing your story could help someone else? When we face difficulties, the last thing we want to do is sit around a table and share our experiences with others, especially strangers. It often feels strange,