What is a healthy lifestyle? It was a question a coworker asked me in the break room. It’s not necessarily something that comes up in normal office banter. But, nobody had ever asked me my definition of a healthy lifestyle. It really got to me. Because if you consider it, everyone essentially knows what it…
If we’re honest, all of us are tired. And when it comes to marriage intimacy, we’re tired and we lack energy. And how do you switch from “mom” or “full time working woman” to “lover”? I don’t even like that word. So when it comes to marriage intimacy—well, it’s just not a priority in our…
One Summer afternoon. I was sitting on the couch, eyes staring at the ceiling. But I wasn’t just enjoying the summer sunlight streaming through the window. I was desperately asking the question, “What is my purpose in life?” I had been unemployed for nearly six months. Even though I had submitted my resume to many…
For three years we had been planning to build our forever home in my husband’s hometown. It all changed in a matter of about a week. Did I hear God wrong? It’s only natural to ask this question, “Did I hear God wrong?” when things seem like God is leading in one direction and then…
“You need to go see a counselor.” The words stung. I was mentally and emotionally exhausted from everything I had to do and be—and this was the last thing I needed to hear. And honestly, I didn’t really know what I needed at that time, but I did know that I really needed support and…