Since the death of Robin Williams, “experts” on depression and suicide have come out of the woodwork. I am concerned for those who struggle with depression, as many of these self-proclaimed “experts” tout their opinions as facts. I don’t pretend to be an expert, but I have learned some things from years of living with a husband who had bipolar and died by suicide as…
“I should have listened to your father when he said you couldn’t cook. You are terrible,” the husband exclaimed as he stormed toward the front door. “All you ever do is sit in your chair and watch TV. You are so lazy,” she said with exasperation. I could go on and on with criticisms that I’ve heard both men and women make about their spouses. …
I have decided to participate in a 30 Day Fast from Sugar. Today is only the first day, and I have realized just how much sugar is in my normal diet. It’s everywhere! In preparation for this fast, I’ve been reading about cravings and how to deal with them. While I crave pasta and bread, other friends who are fasting miss soft drinks and chocolate. …
Several years ago, a friend started a ministry to girls who were engaged to help prepare them for marriage. The engaged girl is encouraged to select three to five married women they trust and respect to join her for an evening of fun, food, and marital advice. Over the years, I’ve contemplated what I wish I had known before I got married and what I…
I apologize for the brief hiatus; it wasn’t intentional. I’m working on my doctorate, and I have had so many papers to write and books to read that I haven’t had time to write. I did want to take a minute today to encourage you to pray for people in the military around the world. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) released a…
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am the queen of overcommitment. The problem is, I have way too many interests, and I try to be involved in all of them to a fault. This past year God has been teaching me to be still and know that he is God. I am learning that just because I don’t have something on my…