Whenever I go somewhere and tell people what I do for a living, it doesn’t take them very long before they ask me “the” question, “What is the difference between Christian Coaching and Counseling?” You will get all kinds of answers depending on the background, education, and experience of the person. In general though the [...]

What are you believing about yourself that may be keeping you from God’s abundant grace? You’re so stupid, you’ll never amount to anything. Or, you never do anything right. How about, “What is wrong with you?” You don’t have what it takes. Everyone can do it, why can’t you? Oh, the list goes on and [...]

Today is the third day of school, and my daughter has been having a hard time transitioning into Kindergarten.  She has been crying, and saying how she just wants to go home and never come back to school again. Well, anything new is always a challenge, but more so for children.  I am doing everything [...]

I came across this article today in the NY Times( the link is above) and it was discussing people going back to community college and getting retrained.  For some it is completely changing careers, for others it’s going a different direction in the same career, and then completely starting over for some.  If you are [...]

Have you ever been in a place in your life where you kept saying, “This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me?” Then a situation worse then the previous happens?  It’s happened to so many of us so many times. But, the difference is when you know that God will turn around [...]

Yesterday, I had the most wonderful visit with a family member whom I rarely see.   I probably see her once a year for 3-4 hours at most.  As awful as this sounds I never even talk to her on the phone.   The only time we get is that once a year visit she makes from [...]

It was probably around the year 1999 or 2000, when I was a young lady. Just beginning to spread my wings in the world of “work.” I started out as a Juvenile Probation officer in the intake unit. I was working part time, trying to dip my toe in waters of the unknown trying to [...]

Are you unhappy?  Do you find yourself constantly complaining to your friends about someone who hurt you in the past?  Do you notice you are continually irritated, short-tempered, and impatient? Are you always looking at what others do wrong? Do you find yourself being argumentative with loved ones and friends? Are your relationships broken, and [...]

Prayer: Ever heard of that phrase “A Family that prays together stays together,” well I believe there is truth to that ( I know you’re thinking it should be “Plays together” work with me here I do have a point) but to kick it up a notch let’s say that a family who believes God [...]