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3 Steps To Keep The Mommy Monster Away
It happens to the best of us. We're handling life well until one of our kids just pushes us right over the edge. We're no longer talking in our sugary sweet voice that seemed to be helping us keep our anger under control. Now we're yelling and the Mommy Monster has...
Preparing For The Empty Nest
Today's words of encouragement come from Janet Thompson, an international speaker, freelance editor, and award-winning author of nineteen books including her latest Mentoring for All Seasons: Sharing Life Experiences and God’s Faithfulness releasing TODAY! Her books...
When He Leaves
Three times this week I've received an email or Facebook message from someone who has a friend whose husband has left. Because I've walked through that horrible experience, each of these women are asking, "How can I help my friend?" It is truly a precious friend who...
There’s Another Woman In My Son’s Life
"Mom, will you run up to the mall with me Sunday after church? I've narrowed my wedding attire down to two different suits and I'd like to have your thoughts." I indicated that I'd be happy to do that, fully aware that he has taken the stand that if he can't see...
Sunrise Sunset
Last night I had hoped to make a trip to Springfield to be at our granddaughter's school concert but I just didn't have the energy for the two hour round trip after my second shoulder surgery on Tuesday (I had developed adhesions after my first rotator cuff repair in...
Staying Together When Your Child’s Choices Threaten To Pull You Apart
Jill: Mark and I spent some time with friends recently. As the parents of several young adult children, they were struggling to make sense of their oldest child's choices. Substance abuse and crime have landed their girl in prison for quite some time. Mark: Jill and I...
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Spouse in the House: Navigating Increased Togetherness with Cynthia Ruchti | Episode 75
Have you found yourself spending a lot more time with your spouse than you're used to? You're not alone! And if that's your circumstances, this episode is for you. In the last few years, many of us have found ourselves experiencing a lot more togetherness due to one...
Finding the Hero in Your Husband with Dr. Juli Slattery | Episode 74
"I asked God, 'What does it mean for me to trust my husband's leadership when I feel like I'm more equipped to lead than he is?'" - Dr. Juli Slattery Wow! I am so excited to share today's conversation to kick off 2022! In this episode, we are talking about marriage...
It’s a Christmas Special! (Traditions, Memories, & the Christmas Story) | Episode 73
Welcome to the very first Christmas episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! This was so much fun to record, and we're eager to share it with you today. Christmas holds a special place in most of our hearts in some way or another. And that's true for Mark and I as...
The Power of Advanced Decision-Making | Episode 72
All too often, we look at the future and are full of ideas, plans, and dreams for what we want to accomplish. But if we fail to make advanced decisions about those goals, they likely will never actually happen. As we approach the end of the year, this is the perfect...
When Making Others Happy is Making You Miserable with Karen Ehman | Episode 69
Are you ever overwhelmed by others’ expectations of you? Do you often feel torn in a million different directions as you try to make everyone around you happy? Would you like to live with less overwhelm and more peace and purpose? If you answered yes to any of these...
Recognizing and Replacing the Five R’s That Destroy Relationships with PeggySue Wells | Episode 66
On the podcast, one of my favorite topics to talk about is relationships! Did you know that we were designed to be in relationships? Really! It’s the way that God intended us to do life and something Jesus modeled in His time here on earth. Even though connecting with...
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