Finding Hope When You Want the Pain to End | Guest Post by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Finding Hope When You Want the Pain to End | Guest Post by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

I am honored to welcome Dr. Michelle Bengtson back as our guest. She has a unique insight both as a professional and as someone who understands what it is like to want the pain to end.  September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Will you join me in learning all we can to help prevent…

How to Trust God In Your Season of Waiting | Post by Leslie Newman

How to Trust God In Your Season of Waiting | Post by Leslie Newman

Is it hard for you to trust God in a season of waiting? Many times, we grow frustrated with God’s timing which can lead to doubts as to whether he cares about us. Today, our guest, Leslie, shares some insights on putting our trust in the Lord. It indeed can make our season of waiting…

Should We Discuss Depression in Marriage? | Guest Post by Carmen Brown

Should We Discuss Depression in Marriage? | Guest Post by Carmen Brown

What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together? Whatever you do read this post, it might change your mind on the importance of becoming a team in whatever struggles you might have. As I always say, We were never meant to…

Are Your Circumstances Getting the Best of You? | Guest Post by Sheila Qualls

Are Your Circumstances Getting the Best of You? | Guest Post by Sheila Qualls

  Are your circumstances getting the best of you when it comes to marriage?  It is easy to let our current situation take priority over our husbands. It is a dangerous road to go down. Please welcome my friend Sheila Qualls who blogs over at The Not So Excellent Wife. It is an honor to have…

Do You Often Feel Manipulated by a Loved One With  Mental Illness? | Guest Post by Amanda Smith

Do You Often Feel Manipulated by a Loved One With Mental Illness? | Guest Post by Amanda Smith

Do you often feel manipulated by a loved one with mental illness? Would you be willing to look at it from a new perspective? Today I am excited to introduce you to—Amanda Smith, LCSW. She is a friend, mentor, and encourager. Amanda has helped me learn new skills, understand mental illness, improve my relationships with…

Here’s Something We All Need to Know about Mental Illness – Guest Post Amy Simpson

Here’s Something We All Need to Know about Mental Illness – Guest Post Amy Simpson

When it comes to mental illness, there are certain things we all need to know. Today we have a special guest, Amy Simpson who eloquently shares with us a little bit of her story and what we must be sure to understand. I first heard Amy speak at a conference years ago. She intrigued me…

What Is Your Worst Nightmare? – Guest Post by Debbie Beck-Siddiqui

What Is Your Worst Nightmare? – Guest Post by Debbie Beck-Siddiqui

For parents, the death of your child has to be “the worst nightmare possible.” Today I have a special guest with us, Debbie Beck-Siddiqui from Embrace REALationships to share how she has been surviving the death of her son. Not only is she a talented speaker but she is one of my dearest friends. She…

Are You in a Season Worried about God Providing?- Guest Post by Abby McDonald

Are You in a Season Worried about God Providing?- Guest Post by Abby McDonald

Do you ever find yourself in a season where you question whether God will provide? If so you are not alone. Today I am excited to introduce you to my friend Abby McDonald. Through her story, she sweetly reminds us even in the midst of our unexpected circumstances we must go back to what we know…