Ah, the holidays—sparkly lights, peppermint mochas, and that one relative who still asks awkward questions. It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year… but if your marriage is hurting, it can feel more like survival mode. Even if he’s doing the “right things” in recovery, your heart may still feel tender, tired, and maybe even betrayed. You’re trying to hold it together, but inside, you’re wondering, How do I make it through this season? I get it. That’s why I created The...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Changing leaves. Cooler air with less humidity. Crisper mornings. Some of my favorite colors. Pumpkins, apples, and fragrant spices. I love fall. 🍂 But last evening, while watching reruns of an old favorite show, a commercial for Halloween decorations popped up. And my heart sank. Warning: here comes a little rant… I truly abhor this twist on the fall season. When I see all the spooky decorations and the winking at evil, I grieve how our culture trivializes the very real pain, suffering, and...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Who are your people? The ones you lean on when life gets messy and wobbly.The ones who don’t need your full explanation because they’ve been there, too.The crazies who brainstorm solutions with you when obstacles pop up.The ones whose texts, emails, or phone calls instantly lift your spirit. This past weekend, I attended a conference for counselors and coaches. I came away challenged, refreshed, and inspired to continue the race. These are my people—even though I don’t know many of them by...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Throughout the years, I’ve worked with several coaches for different reasons. One coach taught me a valuable lesson: stay with someone and learn all you can before jumping to the next shiny program. When you love learning like I do, it’s tempting to chase the next intriguing thing. This past year, I chose to focus on two areas: becoming a better coach and diving deeper into Proverbs and Psalms. Recently, I asked my coach to review the profile I’d completed in his training program. Why?...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The business call started with, “I’m not doing very well. Charlie Kirk was just shot and killed.” What? Abruptly, business became deeply personal and pain-filled. My heart feels heavy. I mourn the society we now live in where healthy debate doesn’t happen. Instead, we cancel people. Kill them because their views don’t match ours. We unfriend others for expressing criticism about what we do. Rather, than go to someone who’s hurt us, we take revenge. We’ve lost the art of constructive criticism...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Last week, I called my dear friend Linda. It’d been a while since we’d chatted. During that time, I admitted how weary I felt. Saying “weary” seemed dramatic, yet it was accurate. Weary means exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness according to Merriam-Webster. In that weariness, God reminded me to come to him through another wise woman’s text message, which pointed me to Colossians 1:11-12 NLT We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Labor Day if you live in the United States. Maybe, like me, you’re realizing that summer adventures often take more energy than they give. Dave and I discovered recently that we don’t vacation very well—most of ours have something to do with work. That’s why we declared this long weekend “Unlabor Day.” A chance to step back, breathe, and simply be. And we will plan a true vacation for 2026. 😉 Stay tuned. Consider The Breathe Again Masterclass begins on September 9. Consider joining this...
2 months ago • 1 min read
One of the cruelest side effects of betrayal is how it attacks your identity. Even if you don’t say it out loud, you wonder: What did I do wrong? Why wasn’t I enough? Friend, I see you. And I want you to hear this clearly: His betrayal is not a reflection of your worth. Consider When someone you love breaks trust, it shakes everything—including your sense of self. You might start picking yourself apart, blaming yourself, or questioning everything about who you are. But the truth is:You didn’t...
2 months ago • 1 min read
While Dave is gearing up for back-to-school, I’m stepping into something new, too. On September 9, the Breathe Again Masterclass begins. My prayer is that it will give women like you space to release the shame and pain betrayal has piled on—and take real steps toward freedom. In this small, confidential circle, you don’t have to explain why it hurts. The women beside you already understand. Imagine the relief of finally being able to breathe again—of being seen, heard, and safe. No more...
3 months ago • 1 min read