Standing Strong in Your Story
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 We must learn to stand strong in our stories. We must decide to stand in…
Marriage: Bunny slopes and double blacks
Monday, March 20, 2017
“I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it…
Perseverance of Children from Divorced Homes
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
“For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.” Psalm 71:5 The excitement of freshly sharpened pencils and a new backpack during the…
What Gets You Out of Bed?
Thursday, January 14, 2016
We love because He first loved us. I John 4:19 Buzz, Buzz, the dreaded sound of the alarm. Stammering out of the bed still half sleep, I feel…
Heart-Pounding Perseverance
Friday, December 18, 2015
“I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled.” Habakkuk 3:16a This is a picture of…
Loving an Abusive Person
Monday, August 17, 2015
“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’. They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.” (Psalm 14:1) In my…
Divorce Yourself
Friday, June 12, 2015
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Eph 4:30 NIV My catchphrase response to the word…
Living with Longing
Monday, April 13, 2015
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. (Psalm 84:11)…
Loss: Who Will Fill This Hole?
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 Here I was again, facing a second devastating divorce, when my encourager said to me,…
A Severe Mercy
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Grace’s* Story: At the age of thirty, I loved my job and my friendships. But I wanted a family, and finally that happened when I married. I was wise enough to…
Losing My Sister’s Friendship
Monday, October 28, 2013
Jordan’s* story: I’d seen the sad movies, and sat across many a cafe table from a teary-eyed young woman suffering from a broken heart. Happily married to my…
Protecting Myself from Heartache
Friday, October 25, 2013
Kelly’s* Story: As I write this I am on a plane on my way to Omaha to visit my 5 month old niece, a trip I almost cancelled multiple times…
Just the Beginning
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Lincee’s Story: In 2004, I discovered my husband had been unfaithful after 10 years of dating and two years of marriage. I didn’t see it coming. I did…
Wow, My Husband is an Alcoholic
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Sandy’s Story: My life was moving right along according to “The Plan.” I met my future husband in college, we started our careers, got married at 26, bought…
How Do I Get What She Has?
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Tammy’s* Story: Born as an American west-Indian our household observed Hinduism as our religion like the majority from this part of the world. My parents weren’t devout Hindus,…
My Childhood Chaos
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Elise’s* Story: My parents divorced when I was 6 and I have no memory of them together. My Mom, who had been a stay-at-home mom, was suddenly a…
A New Start
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Shannon’s* Story: I am a career woman; it didn’t start out that way. I had the good fortune of being able to stay home with my firstborn for…
Once Upon a Time
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Amy’s Story: Once upon a time … We’re all familiar with the typical fairy tale formula: girl meets man of her dreams, they instantly fall in love, get…
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