An interesting thing happened to me recently. A friend that I’ve known for a long time asked me the strangest question.She knows I’m married to a pastor/professor and a mom to two young adult kids.But, she didn’t understand the Ministry of Hope and what I do as a part of Read more…
Maybe it was his Texas drawl. Or his huge smile. Possibly it was the affirming way that he spoke. Whatever the case, I was a fan of Joel Osteen – for a while. Why I Stopped Listening to Joel Osteen (and others like him) I would catch him from time Read more…
If you’ve been married any length of time, you’re probably familiar with conflict. As a marriage counselor, I have the privilege of helping people navigate through conflict and learn new ways of resolving conflict in their marriage. Can you think of a conflict you’ve had with your spouse? How did Read more…
How to Pray as Parents of Teenagers Are you the parent or grandparent of a teenager? Are you praying for them? Prayer There may be nothing kinder, more loving, more generous, or more beneficial that you can do for them than to pray. Pray for those teenagers that God has Read more…
To follow. To follow is to… go after. Indeed, to follow is to… move behind someone in the same direction. Following God is sometimes so easy. As He leads us into more fulfilling work, sweeter relationships, and better conditions, it’s so easy to follow Him. However, when God starts heading down Read more…
5 Tips on How to Style Your Kids The world of fashion isn’t just for grownups. Children are also curious about their outfits and want to look good in front of their peers. In the past, fashion brands targeted only adults, but in time they started to create lines aimed Read more…
How to Open a Family LLC A family limited liability company (LLC) is a common way for families to protect their assets. Also, it can be an estate planning tool. An LLC provides personal liability protection and is a pass-through entity. In short, this means that any profits of the Read more…
Tips for Parenting Adult Children with Grace I’m not a perfect parent. I’ve always known that, but for a long time, I thought, at least, I was perfect for my children. I don’t know if that’s true either. But… One thing I do know to be true. I love them. With Read more…
6 Unknown Facts about the Benefits of CBD Oil in the US Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive chemical compound in the cannabis plant. Indeed, it’s considered by many to be the most promising therapeutic compound in the cannabis plant. Also, Cannabidiol Oil has gained popularity due to its ability to Read more…
Get Paid While Traveling You can earn while traveling in a variety of ways. Some of these options are seasonal, require specialized training, and require patience and perseverance. Others are more accessible and require little training or experience. In any case, you must demonstrate your willingness to learn new skills. Read more…
Years ago, I was handed the most wonderful book by a friend. What I gained from this book was life-changing! The book was called Restoring Your Spiritual Passion and was written by Pastor Gordon MacDonald. And, the particular chapter that caught my attention was entitled, “Five Kinds of People You’ll Meet Read more…
Take Some of the Stress Out Of Moving Everyone who has moved before knows that moving isn’t the most pleasant experience. Indeed, it can often be very stressful and frustrating. There are a lot of responsibilities to handle. So, getting everything done at the right time can take a lot Read more…