Somewhere along the way, we have quit teaching the Golden Rule to our kids. You know what the golden rulle is. Right? Well, just in case, let me remind you. Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31. Does it sound familiar? Gradually, over time, we quit...
Dear Hurting Christian, My heart breaks for you right now, especially when you are struggling to find hope. I can’t imagine what it must be like to endure all that you have endured. Maybe your hurt comes from the loss of someone near and dear to you. Or maybe it was...
12 Gift Ideas to Celebrate Mom While we celebrate Mother’s Day once every year, there are always opportunities to help Mom feel special beyond that one day every year. Gift ideas are challenging to me because I usually want to give more than my budget will...
My heart is hurting right now. When my 9-year old daughter came home from school the other day, I asked her how her day was. She replied that it “wasn’t too good” and she was sad. I asked her what had happened, and she followed up with, “I sat by myself at recess.” My...
I have a few questions for you. What obstacle do you allow to stand in your way from living your dreams? What stops you from changing in an area of your life that is a struggle, year after year? I could also ask this question in many other ways… What stops you...
I’m so excited to share with you my most popular blog posts from 2017. These are posts that got the most pageviews, the most comments, pins, or messages to my email box. It’s been fun looking through them and creating this list. And of course, it’s...
Blended families are tough. I have had the pleasure of working with various couples over the last several years, and many of them were starting over in a blended family. Their kids were a combination of theirs, mine, and ours. As I listened intently to the couple...
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I have a ginormous announcement!!! I’m in a season of big changes right now in so many areas of my life. Most significant impending change though is in my business. I’ve been at a counseling center for the last 10 years as both administrative assistant, earlier on,...
When my emotions escalate during conflict between my husband and I (GASP!)… Yes, I admit it. There is an occasional disagreement in my household. There is only one thing I need to do in that moment. I need a time-out! Yes. I do. I mean the kind I put my 8 year...
Hi there! I'm Christi! I am life and relationship coach, and I write a little bit about whatever God puts on my heart. Here, you will find my faith-filled story, and lots about marriage, relationships, finding purpose, and learning to walk in faith, by kicking fear to the ditch. Those are just a few things I'm passionate about!
It’s my Blogiversary month so my new e-book is on Sale for $15!
Hi there! I'm Christi! I am life and relationship coach, and I write a little bit about whatever God puts on my heart. Here, you will find my faith-filled story, and lots about marriage, relationships, finding purpose, and learning to walk in faith, by kicking fear to the ditch. Those are just a few things I'm passionate about! 
Don’t Let Fear Stop You and my Ginourmous Announcement!!
Part 3: Finding Hope When You are Angry at God
Part 10: An Overwhelming Heartbreak in the Midst of Grief
Part 5: Naming Our Son Was an Act of Faith
1 Simple Rule We Need to Teach Our Kids
An Intimacy Challenge to Transform Your Marriage
The Forgotten Secret to Stop Bullying
