Do you ever find yourself giving too much advice? I do. It's one of those things I've wanted to change, but haven't been able to. So when I had to choose a renewing of the mind project to test out my new book, The Renewing of the Mind Project, I ... [ Read More ]
11: Help for your Marriage with Heidi Byslma
Interview with Heidi Bylsma Today I have the privilege of sharing a wonderful interview about marriage with my friend Heidi Bylsma. I hope it's as much of a blessing to you as it is to me. This is an encouraging interview whether your marriage ... [ Read More ]
When You Don’t Feel Close to God
When my husband and I were newlyweds, we taught a class on dating and marriage at a Bible camp. To get the discussion going, we'd ask the teenagers, “What would you do if you woke up one day, looked at your spouse, and thought, ‘I don’t love this ... [ Read More ]
How to Break Free from Idolatry: Part 2
Do you ever struggle with believing that your idol is really all that bad? It's hard to give something up when you're not convinced that it needs to go. Looking at the consequences of idolatry is one way we can convince ourselves. We'll do that ... [ Read More ]
Living with an Unpleasant Truth: A Reader’s Story
Today I want to share the story of a woman who lived with an unpleasant truth. I met this woman when she commented on my other blog a few years ago, and we developed a friendship. Here's a portion of her first comment on the blog: I should be ... [ Read More ]
Truth Journaling: If He Loved Me, He Wouldn’t Say Those Things
Today I want to use the phone conversation in my post earlier this week to highlight the difference between regular truth journaling and list truth journaling. If you're new to truth journaling, click here for a post on list truth journaling and ... [ Read More ]
How to Stop Being Annoyed: 12 Questions to Ask
Do you have a person in your life who regularly drives you crazy? Or a person who keeps hurting you and doesn't seem open to change? Here are some questions and Bible verses that will help you let go of those angry feelings and love when it's ... [ Read More ]