Three helpful things I learned while writing a book about addiction
Addiction is a tricky subject to talk about. Unless we’re talking about a celebrity — and sometimes even then — our culture tends to keep the volume on low when…
Addiction is a tricky subject to talk about. Unless we’re talking about a celebrity — and sometimes even then — our culture tends to keep the volume on low when…
Have you ever found yourself forgetting the places where God has worked in your life — places where he answered prayers, healed you, or gave you clarity? Just a few…
My favorite Advent greeting is “Happy New Year!” The greeting is technically accurate since Advent is the start of the liturgical year. And it reminds me that this time is…
As a society, most people have accepted that mental health is a real need that must be addressed and maintained regularly, just like any part of the body. However, in…
Have you heard of the “honeymoon phase” of a relationship? The time when everything is easy, life is fun and simple, and you feel totally in love with your boyfriend…
My husband and I had been married for almost three years when we decided that seeking out marriage counseling might be helpful for us. We were having a lot of…
Elizabeth Leon never saw herself as a writer. Though she frequently recorded her thoughts in personal journals, she kept them tucked safely at home, for her eyes only. But that…
I knew by her silence. The ultrasound tech said nothing as she moved the probe back and forth. I gazed up at the empty black and white image on the…
Autumn can bring a lot of warmth and coziness as we anticipate holidays and the beginning of Advent. Yet it can also be a time of more busyness and haste….
I remember teaching my best friend, Lisa, how to ride a bike at 22 years old when she was nearly a college graduate. Sister Lisa — yes, she is now…