How To Forgive When It Hurts

How To Forgive When It Hurts

How to Forgive When It Hurts I was getting a massage and face down on the table when the therapist said, “Whatever this is, you need to let it go.” I knew immediately what she meant. But how would I stop holding on to the hurt I felt by such a betrayal? I...
Pandemic Valentines Day

Pandemic Valentines Day

2020 and 2021 have taken quite a toll on singles. Many are lonely, isolated, and on the brink of despair. I know because I coach them and hear their hearts. I am writing this in hopes to share with pastors and married folks what singles are thinking. And to give you a...
Why You Shouldn’t Guard Your Heart

Why You Shouldn’t Guard Your Heart

We often hear “guard your heart.” New relationships. Exciting opportunities. Dreams and goals. It feels like it’s a backup plan. Like, guard your heart so you don’t get hurt. But that dehumanizes our experience. Because a person with walls up can’t receive. How...
When You Hide Your Past Because Of Shame

When You Hide Your Past Because Of Shame

Have you ever felt like you had to hide the details of your past because of shame? The shame that came with getting divorced in Christian circles got so bad that I hid it from the new people I met. (Note: I’ve been divorced for over 25 years.) I moved from Chicagoland...
3 Tips For Dating An Introvert

3 Tips For Dating An Introvert

I am an introvert. I don’t like small talk or talking to a lot of people at a party. I’d rather have a deep conversation with a few people. When I need to recharge, I hide from everyone. Ah … alone time. But I also am very relational. I love people. I like helping...
What Qualities To Look For In A Husband

What Qualities To Look For In A Husband

I wish part of what we should look for in a husband was someone that liked to give us back rubs, lavish us with affection or flowers, do the laundry, watch girly movies with us or whatever fits our “love language.” Those are nice, but not biblical. Good thing God had...

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