How Do I Know if I Need Healing?
Sometimes we can feel a certain way for so long that it starts to feel normal, comfortable even. It becomes so familiar that we stuff down that nagging thought that we should do something about our struggles. The process of healing can seem scarier than what we’re experiencing now.
I met a woman at a retreat who began to share... > more
Tags: abuse, effects of abuse, healing, help, intimacy, sex and love, sex problems, sexual abuse
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Childhood Sexual Abuse: How the past affects the present
Rough estimates put one in three girls and one in six boys in the US at risk for being sexually abused. But exact figures are hard to assess because most children delay reporting their abuse until later in adulthood or never report it at all. Many of the women I’ve led through healing were not believed when they did... > more
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Before You Hunt for a Job
You're wise to hunt for a job before you lose one. I don't know if the facts support it, but there does seem to be truth to the old saying that it's easier to find a job when you have one. If you’re considering a job hunt, you're not alone. A recent report from Metlife.com found that about one... > more
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How to Write a Love Letter
What could be more romantic than receiving a love letter? A good old fashioned, hand-written love letter is still one of the best Valentines around, but don't just save it for February. A love letter is a powerful expression any day of the year.
You don't have to be Shakespeare to write the perfect love letter. All you need to... > more
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Valentine’s Day: That Lovin’ Feeling
February is known for cold weather, presidents' birthdays and Cupid's delight. As Valentine's Day approaches, hearts flutter, lovers sigh and Charlie Brown hopes that little red-haired girl will like the card he's been gathering up the courage to give her.
Love, sex and amorous relationships have dominated the news over the past year. Not every culture is as comfortable as... > more
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Planning for Baby Number One
“Are we ready for this?” The decision to start a family is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. There is excitement and apprehension, not to mention all the comments from family who think it is about time. So how do you get ready for this momentous occasion? Let me suggest a few things to consider before you... > more
Tags: baby, better parenting, commitment, communication, finances, newlywed, parenting, pregnancy, priorities, protecting your marriage, resolving conflict, start family, values
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3 Critical Tools for Paying Off Debt
This is the time of year when many people look at their debt situation and shudder. They dream of what it would be like to be out of debt. And, if they're brave, they begin to plan a strategy to reduce the amount of debt they carry.
They'll begin with high hopes. But many of them will quit before reaching... > more
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Jesus’ Resurrection: Fact or Fiction?
At Easter, some might wonder what all the fuss is about. Who...
Why Do I Struggle with Sexual Intimacy?
There’s another way your abuse could be impacting you and that’s in...
What Do You Fear?
