4 Big Lies that Keep Us Stuck

Every one of us has a personal set of beliefs that have become the “laws” that rule our lives. The majority of these beliefs were already firmly-established by the time we started school. In fact, from our very first days on this earth, we began trying to figure out how this world works and how…

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Finding “Happy Ever After”

Our book, Now Choose Life!, follows my husband’s thirty year battle with sexual addiction AND his journey to freedom. The first section of the book chronicles the escalation of his addiction. It’s very real, and provides a lot of insight into what makes a person vulnerable to addiction, but that part can, admittedly, get a…

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The Gift of an Ear

When was the last time you felt really heard? Have you experienced a time when someone actually leaned into the conversation with their full attention, saw into your heart and understood your fears and frustrations? I hope you have, because it feels wonderful. All too often in today’s busy, noisy society we get only half…

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The Living Dead

What a beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest! It’s still cool out, but the sun is brightening up the whole world. The primroses are blooming and the leaves are starting to pop out on the raspberry bushes. The calendar says its spring and, although a lot of the country wouldn’t agree, today really holds the…

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Big Sin; Little Sin

Have you ever sinned? Of course you have. Anyone who has been a Christian more than a few minutes knows that “we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” We also know that when we asked him to, God freely forgave us for our sin and gave us everlasting life. We…

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