Was Your Mother Helpful or Hurtful?

What do you do when the person who is supposed to be your greatest encourager and comforter is actually the very source of your pain? Many hurting women sit in my office with the question:  “How do you deal with a controlling and manipulative mother?” Children all...

Do You Need a Spiritual Security Check?

Gone are the days where you no longer need to lock your front door, or can leave your car running for a few minutes while you run in to a store. We live in a time where everything needs to be protected or it will be stolen from us: We protect our private information...

5 Secrets Only a Step Mom Knows

It’s no secret that being a stepmom isn’t easy. And if you went into this relationship like most people, you were blind to the difficulties to come–the moments and circumstances that seemed to strike you when you least expected it. Even if you were one of the...

What’s My Temperament?

What’s My Temperament? You’re familiar with personality tests, yes? They’re nearly impossible to get away from, whether they are humorous Facebook quizzes or bestselling books offering detailed strengths analysis. While they are fun to take and can be insightful,...