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Luella’s pened thoughts on topics relating to emotional fullfillment and personal achievement. New posts weekly.
When Emotional Needs Become the Measure of a Marriage
Before I start, I want to be upfront—this isn't a typical light or seasonal post. However, it's an important message that I felt it was right to share now. Christmas often brings families together emotionally and physically, even when underlying issues are present....
What to Do When Your Partner Shuts Down
Communication breakdowns in marriage are often imagined as loud arguments or harsh words. In reality, many of the most unsettling moments are quiet ones.
How to Respond When Something Feels Off in Your Marriage
When you sense that something may have upset your spouse, it is common to hesitate before asking about it.
Finding Peace When Life Pulls You in All Directions
I have given much thought to why so many of us feel scattered. We function. We work. We organize. We parent. Yet inside, we feel as if we are being pulled in directions that exhaust us.
Bringing Order Back to the Home through One Simple Ritual
Despite any drawbacks, having your children under your roof has a significant benefit
Watch and Pray: The Willing Spirit and the Weak Flesh
“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” — Matthew 26:41 Do you recognize this scripture passage? These are the words Christ addressed to the disciples, who were told to ‘stay awake and alert’ while...
The Price of Freedom: Why Suffering Exists in a Loving World
Suffering takes many forms. Some arise from our own choices and the exercise of free will, while others remain mysterious and beyond our understanding.
God Must (Seriously) Laugh at Our Illusion of Control
Deep down, I think we all know that God must laugh when He sees us trying to do “all the right things” to give ourselves some false sense of control over life
Faith Is the Greatest Risk And the Only Sure Investment
We can all experience a faith crisis, so let’s talk about it. Faith is not only centred on religious texts; it pulsates through our everyday lives.