Coping with loss often means discovering a “new you.” by Becky LeRud The paperwork looked routine until the words marital status leaped off the page. I paused, tears streaming down my cheeks. This was the first time I had to mark that dreaded word: widow. I was facing an identity crisis: no longer a…
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My Turn to Die
Navigating the ups and downs of addictive behavior. by K. P. Rojas The letter sat on my desk, unopened. Why was I afraid to open it? Because I knew there was something in that letter I didn’t want to read, didn’t want to tackle. I had no idea its pages would lead to a…
Confessions of a Workaholic
God sets the captives free — evenwhen they’re doing His work. by Bob Jones as told to Julie Guirgis My wife, Jane, rings at 6:00 p.m. “Will you be home for dinner?” Frustration is in her voice. “Twenty minutes, I promise,” I tell her. But as usual, I know it will be another late…
Confessions of a Workaholic: Helpful Resources
Workaholics Anonymous Book of Recovery (first edition), WA World Services Organization, 2009. Workaholics Book of Discovery: A Guide to 12 Step Writing and Reflection WA World Services Organization, 2009 Workaholics Anonymouswww.workaholics-anonymous.org Life Challengeswww.allaboutlifechallenges.org/workaholic.htm Workaholics International Network Resource Guidewww.workaholic.org/workaholicsresources.htm
Untying the Knot
Preferring God’s will to a doomed future. by Mary Leslie Tipps It was done. The preparations were finished. The responses were in, the wedding dress had been tailored for the last time, the flowers had been designed and ordered, the bridal showers had been hosted. The guests who needed to purchase airline tickets had…
Finding ‘Till Death Do We Part’
Wise words on how to find God’s best for a mate. by Jennifer Slattery Choosing a future spouse is one of the most important decisions we will face. Consider the well-known phrase included in most marriage vows: “Till death do we part.” Marriage is supposed to be a life-long commitment to love, cherish, and…
The Other Woman
An unexpected lesson in forgiveness. by Marcie Nootenboom “I can’t forgive them!” I cried out to God. “They ruined my life!” I was really saying, “I refuse to forgive them” — my ex-husband and his second wife. Birthday surprise It began when I was twenty and our son was about to turn a year…
In the Heat of Battle
Strategies for pushing back the Enemy in marriage. by Teresa Cook “Stop treating me like a two-year-old!” Michael hissed. “Sorry!” I spat back. My husband and I finished getting ready for bed in silence. How many times lately had we ended our day like this? I’d always considered Michael my best friend, someone I…
Prodigal Mother
A mother becomes a restored daughterin the Father’s eyes. by Michelle Reed* There was a time when I wouldn’t miss a church service. During my marriage, I was a stay-at-home mom who thought I loved the Lord with all my heart. But my marriage of thirteen years had terrible secrets, and no matter how…
New Grace
A woman follows her convictions and findsa new relationship with God. by Alice Drake* What if they’re right? I wondered again. Holding the letter in my trembling hand, I was even more unsure of my decision. The elders from my previous church wanted me to return and submit to their counseling — their way…