As Thanksgiving is nearing, the nation begins to turn toward a mindset of gratitude. Gratitude is an expression of abundance. It is a way of saying, “I have an abundance of things to be grateful for, rather than focusing on all of the areas of scarcity or places where we are lacking. A scarcity … [Read more...]
Avoiding Marriage Counseling May Be Costing You More Than You Think
Think you can’t afford marriage counseling? Consider the costs of the alternative. A survey by Martindale-Nolo research found that the average cost for a divorce in the state of Indiana is $11,400, with the bulk of the cost going to attorneys’ fees (estimated $9,000). Their survey found that … [Read more...]
The Beginning of My Body Image Issues
This post is more personal than my typical posts but I hope my story will resonate with others struggling with self-worth related to their bodies. I can remember very clearly the day my struggles with body image began. I was five or six years old. My family was visiting extended family and my … [Read more...]
“Do You Have the Guts to Take on a Fixer Upper?”
One of my favorite shows on television is a home improvement show called, Fixer Upper. The hosts, Chip and Joanna Gaines, pose this question on their show: "Do you have the guts to take on a fixer upper?" After watching the show recently, those words stuck in my mind. As a marriage … [Read more...]