hope to build on
Welcome to my blog, “Hope to Build On!” These are short, encouraging articles, often on topics such as relationships, worry, and faith. If you like what you see, please sign up to receive “Hope to Build On” by email. CLICK HERE to sign up. Thanks for reading!
Caught in a Hit and Run
Caught in a Hit and Run This story ends well—well, better than a story about a hit and run might normally end. Let me tell you what happened… It was 6:00 on Friday. [...]
“Thank you,” a heart full of gratitude
Thank you. That’s what’s on my mind and heart today—gratitude for the many blessings in my life. What are you thankful for? Is your heart full of gratitude? Say "thank you!" I’m going [...]
10 Tips for Successful Couples
Successful couples know they need help with their relationship. That’s why successful couples are successful—they regularly think about how to build one another up, work through issues, and grow their relationship in healthy ways. Not [...]
Increase peace, stress less
Peace—that’s one of the nine fruits of the Spirit… “…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). I’ve been [...]
Make Change instead of Excuses
Many couples want to make change in their relationship but instead make excuses for why they won't or can't change. Often, couples I counsel with use the excuse of disbelief. Both people doubt the other [...]
3 Signs You Need to “Slow it Down” a Little
Breaking the speed limit sometimes results in a speeding ticket. But, what if you’re pushing other limits in life, especially time and energy limits? You know…taking on a little more than you really can handle, [...]