Ever seen the aftermath of an earthquake? I went to San Francisco shortly after the 1989 Loma Prieta and the devastation was unbelievable. So when I was reading in Proverbs and the writer mentioned the earth trembling, I immediately thought about what I’d seen in …
Read MoreFaithful and True
Photo courtesy of Jonathan Borba, upsplash Faithful and True. Don’t we love those words? Isn’t it what we desire most for our marriages? “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he …
Read MoreAddressing our Emotions
God equipped we humans to experience a spectrum of emotions so expansive we can’t even begin to list them all. After betrayal, we feel a myriad of different emotions as well. Shock, denial, anger, scared, confused, panicky, relieved, sad/depressed, and hopelessness may be a few! …
Read MoreIs There Life After Guido?
Once upon a time I worked for a small animal vet. One “small animal” patient happened to include Guido, a 180 pound Commodore/Great Pyrenees cross. My one and only encounter with Guido did not end well. Although he was tied to a wall so I …
Read MoreTrials: Blessings in Disguise?
Years ago, driving home every Thursday night after meeting with my wives care group, I’d hear Laura Story’s song, “Blessings”. It must have been on a loop to faithfully play week after week. Read the lyrics— We pray for blessings, We pray for peace, Comfort …
Read MoreHis Chosen Path
Rest assured, God keeps us from being moved off His chosen path. “I will keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 18:6 NIV When the Psalmist says he “will not be shaken”, he’s …
Read MoreThe First Valentines Day
The first Valentine’s Day after my husband and I were separated, I didn’t know how to feel. But imagine my surprise when I saw a bouquet of red roses. It wasn’t from him, it was from my battle buddy. Perhaps she sensed it would be …
Read MoreTen Reasons Why a Support Group Will Help You Heal from Betrayal
Maybe you’ve been hesitant to join a wives care support group? After I discovered sexual betrayal in my marriage, the last thing on my mind was joining a group! “Who would ever want to sit in a circle, share their sad story, and listen to …
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