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A LOVE LIKE HIS


The Serenity You’re Desperate For: A Prayer for Moms with Addicted Adult Children
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." — James 1:5 NKJV There’s a holy ache only a mother understands.Especially when the child she once rocked to sleep is now lost in addiction—and every instinct screams, Fix it. Save them. Don’t let go. But what if peace doesn’t come from holding on tighter...What if it begins with surrendering well ? The full Serenity Prayer is more than a mantra - it
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Oct 165 min read


Triggered by Love: When Caring Feels Like Crushing
I was minding my own business, cleaning and doing laundry in my own home. Not bothering a soul. DING! That familiar ding to alert me to a...
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Oct 67 min read


When Love Feeds and When Love Lets Go: A Hard Conversation About Boundaries and Compassion
There’s a moment many of us dread - when the child we raised, the one we sang lullabies over and prayed fiercely for, hits rock bottom....
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Sep 87 min read


The Lie That Nearly Destroyed Me
The Lie We All Bought At some point, someone said it out loud and we all nodded our heads like it was gospel truth: “A mom is only as...
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Jul 84 min read


What if the storm is the blessing?
Sometimes the storms we beg God to stop may be the ones that save us. I was driving the other day, heart heavy with prayer, when a song...
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Jun 114 min read


Introducing The Hope Holders
Hope When It Hurts: A Sacred Invitation for Moms of Addicted Children The Night That Changed Everything I pulled up in front of a dark,...
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Jun 27 min read


The Surrendered Yes and the Sacred No
Sometimes the holiest thing you can say is yes to God… and no to everything that tries to take His place. A Yes to Surrender I’ll never...
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May 205 min read


He Is Risen: Hope That Doesn’t Depend on the Outcome
Early that morning, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. She thought it was over. She thought He was gone. She had watched love die in...
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Apr 205 min read


Good Friday: The Ending That Started It All
A Love Letter to Those Loving Someone Through Addiction The cross didn’t look like victory. It looked like death. Failure. Like love...
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Apr 184 min read


When Love Gets Twisted: How to Set Boundaries with Addicted Loved Ones Who Use Manipulation
“When love starts to feel like guilt, fear, or control… it’s no longer love. It’s manipulation.” 💔 The Guilt Trap Setting boundaries is...
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Apr 116 min read


Yes, Even God Set Boundaries: What Scripture Teaches Us About Saying "No"
Boundaries weren’t invented by self-help books—God set the very first one in the Garden. Not to punish, but to protect. Not to restrict, but
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Apr 78 min read


What If It’s Not Safe to Set Boundaries?
Sometimes setting boundaries can be scary but there are times when it is actually dangerous. Let's talk about it. Let’s just say it out...
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Mar 243 min read


Better Boundaries: Loving An Addict Without Losing Yourself
A Free Guide to Setting Better Boundaries That Actually Work Have you ever felt completely drained, unsure of where to draw the line with...
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Mar 172 min read


8 Areas To Surrender: Choose Your Focus For a Peaceful Year Ahead
I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions. They’ve never had much lasting impact in my life—at least not beyond a day or two. I’ve found...
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Dec 31, 202410 min read


7 Things Loved Ones of Addicted Adults Should Refuse to Do This Holiday Season
The holiday season often brings heightened emotions, cherished traditions, and the hope for connection. But for those who have loved ones...
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Dec 17, 20247 min read


Expectations: The Road to Disappointment and Resentment
Have you ever entered a situation with high hopes, only to walk away feeling hurt, frustrated, or angry because things didn’t go as...
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Dec 11, 20245 min read


Part 4: 10 Boundaries for a Peaceful Holiday Season with an Addicted Loved One
Holiday Guide for Loved Ones of Addicted Adults The holidays can be a wonderful time to reconnect with loved ones, but when addiction is...
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Nov 21, 20244 min read


Q&A: When Setting Boundaries Feels Unsafe
Reader Response: Could you cover how to deal with the worry that goes with setting boundaries when you fear a violent reaction or...
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Nov 19, 20243 min read


Part 3: Setting Boundaries for a Peaceful Holiday Season
Holiday Guide For Loved Ones of Addicted Adults Navigating the holidays with an addicted loved one (ALO) can be challenging, especially...
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Nov 18, 20244 min read


Part 2: Setting Specific, Realistic, Heartfelt Goals
Holiday Guide for Loved Ones of Addicted Adults This article is the second in a series. To read the first article press the button below....
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Nov 13, 20246 min read
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