Since January 2011, I have served individuals and families from surrounding communities and churches with professional counseling and coaching services. Prior to 2011, before earning my degree and working as a professional counselor, I occasionally volunteered as a...
I don’t know how anyone gets through hard times without hope. My belief in God is what sustains me; without him, where would I look for hope? Through him, I know I can hold on to what is true. One of the things I’m most grateful for, one of the things I...
I’ve invested more than 25 years into personal growth and making changes in my life. Growth is necessary, for everyone. You may have heard it said that growth does not take place inside our comfort zone. Changing your life isn’t always easy. And changing your...
I married just before my 22nd birthday. I had my first child at the age of 24. Life was good. I was fortunate to have a loving husband and two beautiful babies. (Pause.) Life was good, most of the time. The truth is I believed for much of my young life I was never...
Have you laughed today? When was the last time you burst into a belly laugh? What are you doing this weekend that will promote fun? Make it happen. If I can go to a funeral home and hear laughter, in the midst of pain and deep sorrow, then I should be able to...
Every year for 29 years I have received a card in the mail with the most thoughtful message, wishing me a Happy Mother’s Day. This particular card wasn’t from my children. It was purchased and signed by my brother-in-law. For nearly three decades Dennis...
[Originally posted on January 15, 2013] Bumps in the road. Ever run into those? It seems that a few years – and perhaps more than a few wrinkles – tend to reveal new perspectives. Scarves are a staple in my wardrobe. I have a fair collection and I can often be seen...
If you would have asked me a dozen years ago what it means to live in a spirit of gratefulness, my answer would have been, Remember every day the things for which you are grateful, and thank God for them. Today, I know it means so much more. Actually living in...
Two words come to mind when watching TV shows like Say Yes to the Dress: hot mess. And I’m not talking about the bride! This show makes me almost believe I’m a mom deserving of a medal. Well, at least in the bridal-gown-shopping category. Yet I...
“My daughter-in-law is the biggest pain in the rear.” “My son-in-law is absolutely worthless.” When I hear these degrading comments I can’t help but wonder what the other perspective might be. How would their in-laws respond? And how do...
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