Bring the JOY back to your mothering!

Did you know that your child’s, teen's, or adult child’s behavior is a result of a feeling they don’t know how to deal with? Just like our actions come from a feeling we are having and a negative thought that is causing that feeling. We may not be able to be in their head to [...]

Your Spouse is Not Your Enemy

Ever find yourself in a difficult season in your marriage? It can be so tempting to see your spouse as your enemy!  But you must consistently remind yourself of who the real enemy is and remember that you and your spouse are a team against Satan and his schemes of division!  And more importantly, remind [...]

Having Compassion for Your Spouse’s Inabilities

Part of marriage (or any relationship for that matter) is understanding that your spouse is not always going to be running at full capacity. Life hits us each a little differently and usually when one of you is weak, the other is strong. But sometimes both of you will be feeling weak, and that's ok, [...]

Curiosity is My New Favorite Emotion!

Curiosity is becoming my new FAVORITE emotion!  It’s such a mindset SHIFTER because it immediately takes the focus off of YOU & puts it on the other person! Your brain begins to ask questions like, “I wonder what’s going on with them?” And, “I wonder what they must be feeling to make them say that [...]

Are You Ready For A Fresh Start?

There's nothing like a new season approaching to get your wheels turning. It's a new beginning. A fresh start is right around the corner. It feels like anything is possible, and the truth is, it is. Maybe you've been through a tough season, or a string of tough seasons back to back and frankly, you're [...]

When You Tell Yourself You’re Not Interested in Sex

I showed my husband the title of this new post and his response was “What? Why would you ever tell yourself that? God created us to want sex.” But, I’m sure you’ve been there, Sis. I have, too. Because we all have human brains that try to convince us of things that are just not [...]