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Avoiding the Bitter Pill When Bad Relationships Stay Bad

“Why don’t they ever change?” I wish I had a dollar every time I’ve heard these words.  Maybe I’d be living on a beautiful island in the Caribbean. I’ve spent a great deal of of my ministry life helping people work through a variety of difficult relationship issues. My adoptive friends and I have also personally battled… Continue reading Avoiding the Bitter Pill When Bad Relationships Stay Bad

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Things Wives Wish Their Husbands Would Remember

  I have a great marriage. I needed to clarify this before I begin this post just in case you interpret this as a rant against my husband.  It’s not. My husband is a great man.   However, after over 20 years of marriage, there are still some things that I am surprised he doesn’t understand about… Continue reading Things Wives Wish Their Husbands Would Remember

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The Blossoming of Nim and Two Questions Girls Want Answered

  Ten girls and three horses. I’ve recently embarked on a journey with a few friends.  We’re working with a group of teen girls this summer.  My heart breaks as we hear some of their stories.  But we move ahead using our horses to teach how life works best when we live it with God in the lead.… Continue reading The Blossoming of Nim and Two Questions Girls Want Answered