Oh, Lord, Your Word is relevant for today. Our families are under attack. Adult children are rampantly estranging themselves, building narratives that drive their identity. Siblings pit themselves against one another. Parents grieve the loss. Grandparents grieve the loss. Grandchildren may not understand the void they feel. We come today, to lift the family unit … Read more
Drops of Joy – A Devotional Journey of Healing — Update 9 One of the definitions of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results to come about. Denial plays a role by mentally masking the truth of a situation. The idea that someone I loved was targeting my codependency … Read more
Drops of Joy – A Devotional Journey of Healing — Update 4 I struggled with codependency and the effects of dysfunctional relationships, until Jesus showed me who I am and Whose I am. Do you know this Jesus? He is the author and perfecter of our faith. You can lean into and trust what He … Read more
“Before You Kiss the Frog…Can We Talk? – Update 20 So, we come to the last of the relationship questions. I hope you have enjoyed looking into these with me. Watch for the entire original list to be posted in PDF format on the Joyinverse.com website for your reference. It took the first agonizing pain … Read more
“Before You Kiss the Frog…Can We Talk? – 19 From the book: “Can we talk? Are you thinking these issues through with me? I know we are walking through the tough stuff in this study but stay with me because the benefit of making wise choices changes lives. It will change yours for the better. … Read more
Before You Kiss the Frog…Can We Talk? – 18 A relationship without truth at its base topples easily. The aftermath exposes broken hearts and creates feelings of betrayal. Please, take the time to observe truth and non-truth in action within your relationships before you allow them to get serious. In the process, make sure you … Read more