When your child is battling addiction, every moment feels like a crisis waiting to happen. You wake up each day bracing for a phone call, a message, a silence that lasts too long. But even in the most fragile moments of fear, God can break through with a whisper so clear, you never forget it. Four months into my 17 year old daughter Regan’s treatment, I was still holding my breath. She had been doing well, connecting with her recovery group and finally starting to look health

I cried out to the Lord and grieved for my hurting and grieving friend. In my weakness, I didn't know if I would have the right words to say

I began to understand how and why my trauma was keeping me stuck. It was grueling and uncomfortable, but I kept coming back.

The holidays can be challenging for everyone, especially if your loved one is struggling with mental illness.

Not long ago, I purchased a Bible for a friend doubting God’s love and highlighted all the times Scripture mentioned the term.

Your daughter may be struggling. Raising daughters to become confident women in this world is challenging.

Betrayal trauma recovery is tricky. Here's the good news. It's possible to thrive and heal after experiencing betrayal trauma.

We all grieve when someone we love passes away. We can also experience what’s known as ambiguous grief,

Pain has a way of twisting you up inside. Pain will make you do things that you didn’t think you were capable of.

When our children struggle with life-destructive addictions, as their mothers, we can become entrenched in trying to save their lives.

It’s not uncommon for those who struggle with anxiety and fear to attempt to mask their weaknesses.

God has a purpose for your life, one that brings Him glory as you share His life-giving message of love and salvation with others.

The saying goes, hindsight is 20/20. This is true in many areas, but especially in parenting. We can all look back and see things we wish

I will never forget the day addiction knocked at our door for the first time. It came in quietly, unannounced.

When we as mothers surrender our plans to God’s, we become free to love our children in a new way.

When we learn to trust God with the lives of our prodigal child, we don’t cease to have influence in their lives.

I hung up the phone in tears. No school during the pandemic? I relied on the school to give me respite care for my disabled child.

Are you raising a son? Or has your son suddenly become a man with responsibilities of his own?

There are many ways to encounter God when we have a personal relationship with Jesus.

I inhale and whisper, God. Please Help me—four words I say often. A mentor calls them breath prayers.