*This post was originally part of the June ALI Newsletter and has been converted into a blog post. Make sure you are signed up to receive the latest in your inbox! Boundaries. A word we use often but seldom enforce. Why is this? The topic of boundaries has been rattling in my head for a few weeks now. In fact,…
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Seeking Wise Counsel
I had the honor to Skype a church group in New York not too long ago. We had a great conversation about the topics outlined in my book. During our Q&A, a woman asked me how I approached seeking counsel from other believers on matters of my family and spiritual life. It gave me pause. How did I seek…
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Parents: More Is Caught than Taught
Confession: In heated moments, I have made very rude comments about others in front of my children. I never thought much of my venting until I experienced how my rants drastically changed my children’s viewpoints of that particular person or situation. >>>>> I woke in a bad mood one day last semester. It stemmed mainly from a lack of…
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Always a Martha, Never a Mary
My friend and I sat across from one another in her bedroom. Earlier that evening, I had gone to visit her church to listen to a guest speaker we both admired. From the time I got there, she was being pulled in a billion different directions. We could barely walk past a pew without someone reaching out for her….
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Practical Ways to Build Healthy Boundaries for Your Children
I was notified I had received a review on Amazon for my book. I always get butterflies when I go to read a reader’s review. There is always the fear they might hate it! As I scanned over the page, I saw the latest review and my heart stopped. The title was absolutely convicting and reminded me just how…
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Silence Isn’t Always the Christian Thing To Do
I am not known to keep my mouth closed when I see issues which need addressing. And I will admit, in former years, I did not use discernment in when to speak and when to remain silent. I offended a lot of people. I hurt them and relationships got uncomfortable due to my lack of discretion. I was left…
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