Illness
When Retirement, Finances, and Faith Crash Head On
When my friend Julia retired, her retirement, finances, and faith crashed head on. One of her two insulin medications jumped to over $900 copay for a three-month supply and the other to over $1000. If that happened to you, what would you do? That situation tempted...
4 Ways to Know If You Need a Coach
At the end of this article, you can look at four things a coach provides and know if you could use one.
Why Am I Mad At God? Let Me Count The Ways
Why am I mad at God? Let me count the ways. In less than a year I’ve had three major surgeries, lost my father, became depleted and dehydrated, and nearly died. God, I’m mad at you. The harder I’ve prayed, the sicker I’ve gotten. Do you hear me? Do you see me? I wonder if you care about me.
3 Reasons I Hate Thanksgiving Family Reunions & How To Get Out Of Them
I hate Thanksgiving family reunions. Maybe you do too. I will list three reasons I hate Thanksgiving family reunions and how to get out of them. The drama of Thanksgiving family reunions The first reason I hate Thanksgiving family reunions is because of the drama....
A Lump. What to Do When You Find a Lump
“A lump. I found a lump on my left breast,” Patty screamed into the phone. “What can I do? I’m scared I’ll die.” I understood that fear that captures every cell in a person’s body. I’d been there almost seventeen years ago. “Patty, have you called the doctor to make...
LISTEN TO YOUR HEART
Listen to your heart? The Moving from Broken to Beautiful Women’s Retreat is for you if you are a Christian woman who longs for a break for self-care or feels like you’re on a merry-go-round, and you want to get off to catch your breath. You can look forward to a...
Lost Your Tranquility? What Can You Do to Regain It?
Lost your tranquility? What can you do to regain it? Perhaps you lost your tranquility when you cleaned a late loved one’s room? Maybe you lost it when you suffered a miscarriage and left the hospital with empty arms. Perhaps you lost a job or a home in the past six...
Live with Purpose
Live with Purpose? I didn't think about that when my doctor said, “You have a sinus infection and a viral infection." She continued, "You need to rest. You’ve been through a lot with the surgery, your dad’s unexpected passing, and the whirlwind trip for the church...
My Dad Will Rise Again
“My dad will rise again,” I whispered in the darkness of the wee hours. I had called the nursing home hours before that to talk with Dad. The staff member said, “He’s not here.” “What do you mean, he’s not there? He has to be there.” She said Dad was still in the...
