Archives for 2009

Top Five Posts of 2009

Throughout 2009 I have had the privilege of  meeting and interacting with so many of you wonderful ladies through this blog and the online support groups. Each comment, each coversation has meant so much to me.   I can see the reality of God's grace making something precious out of  what you've been through. And He will continue throughout the next year! So, here is a list of the top five posts from 2009.  Just click on the link to read these again. Happy New Year, ladies!  God rest you in His love! 1. Your Husband's Admitted He's Continue Reading

Scroogilla Meets Silent Night

My husband, who loves everything Christmas, has patiently dubbed me Scroogilla. I usually have so much to do preceding Christmas that when it comes, it seems like a huge monster waiting to be dealt with and conquered. Merry ChristmasSo it’s Christmas Eve and here I am again, Scroogilla Meets Godzilla.   Today will be busy – my sister wants me to make Italian Casatta cake for our family Christmas dinner. I only have one present.  My wreaths are still waiting patiently to be hung up, and although the Christmas cards are addressed, they need to Continue Reading

David Letterman’s Top 10 Relationship Repair Tips

Dear Mr. Letterman, You don’t know me, but the endless news cycle has let me (along with a million other people) in on your recent crisis. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife, Regina Lasko, as you work on repairing the damage done to your marriage. Having your life publicly dissected at a time like this has got to be aggravating. But it also provides a teachable moment-- not just for you but for husbands who’ve made the same mistakes you’ve made, and for the heartbroken women who’ve suffered as a result. How you Continue Reading

Personal Worship and Healing

“Oh, there is in contemplating Christ, a balm for every wound;  in musing on the Father, there is a quietous for every grief;  and in the influence of the Holy Ghost, there is a balsam for every sore...   I know nothing which can so comfort      the soul... as a devout musing upon the subject of the Godhead”.  --Charles Spurgeon I learned this during the time I worked through the pain of my first husband’s betrayal: personal worship leads to healing.  At first I was so numb; the jarring realization of what had happened left me wounded, Continue Reading

Compromise: The “Slow Fade” to Gray

Joe did a radio interview the other day and they introduced him with this song, Slow Fade,  from Casting Crowns.  We were both blow away by it because it so eloquently describes what we see daily--sexual compromise and the heartache it inflicts on families.  Take a minute to watch this. No commentary needed as this speaks for itself. -R Continue Reading