I Am Mad and I Want To Be Mad
Confession time. Sometimes I want to fester in my anger. “Grrrr, my head is about to explode off of my body!” That’s what I have…
Relationships
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Exit Bitterness
My mother and grandmother had a contentious relationship. I say “relationship” very gingerly. As a youth the divorce of her parents put a wedge between…
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Death in a Step family
I was in Tyler, Texas getting ready to stand before one thousand women when I got the call from my brother, Mark. “Dad has had…
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Implement 4 Boundaries To Prioritize Your Family
“What can I get for you this morning?” the young man asked. I walked up to the counter and ordered my usual Americano with cream…
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How Not To Tear Down Your Marriage With Your Own Hands
Are destructive thoughts about your husband playing on a loop in your head? Do any of these ring a bell? “My husband is like one…
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14 Ways to Love Others
Valentine’s Day is February 14th, but who says showing love to others is limited to just that day? All throughout the Bible, God shows us…
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Holidays with Parents and In-laws: Let It Be Good
You’re into preparation mode-shopping, cooking, invitations, fundraisers, junk mail, Christmas cards, special parties. And this is above and beyond the regular stuff on your plate–sports…
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Holidays and the Stepfamily
Sometimes, Christmas in a blended family can appear more like a war zone than the birth of a sacred Savior. The battles between two homes…
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6 Helpful Mother In Law Ideas to Strengthen Your Family
What makes a great mother in law and how can you be a godly mother in law that draws your family closer together? Becoming an…
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When the Stepkids Are Adults: Tips for Connecting with Adult Stepchildren
“I’ve decided to begin some new techniques with my adult stepchildren,” stepmom Nancy shared with me. “I sent an email to my step daughter-in-law sharing how…
