How to Make Important Decisions

Several years ago, Dr. Charles Stanley presented a seminar on how to make important decisions. He included four points that are helpful to consider whenever we wonder about the best direction we need to take: 1. What does God say about this situation? Listen carefully...

It’s Not Your Fault

So many of us women have been taught, “It’s your fault.” But that’s a lie. While Jamie endured the sexual abuse, her perpetrator whispered, “It’s your fault. You’re so pretty, you lured me into this.” The guilt and shame traveled with Jamie all her life. But it was a...

Domestic Violence – 25 Ways You Can Help

In October, we became better aware of domestic violence.  If you’re like me, you can sometimes feel so overwhelmed that you don’t know what to do.  I’d like to close the topic of domestic violence with a list of 25 practical things we can do to help.  As with previous...

Domestic Violence – Why Women Stay

When we think of domestic violence, many of us wonder why women stay and don’t just leave.  That’s one of the questions I asked the group of abuse survivors I met with. What motivated you to leave? I got tired of walking on egg shells. My children Friends and family...