what sexual addiction is and how to know if someone is addicted

When our guest confessed his infidelity to his wife, she wasn’t sure she could ever trust him again. Together they began a difficult but redemptive journey of understanding sexual addiction. Join us as we learn what sexual addiction is and how to know if someone is addicted. We will also discuss how to understand the

A Better Way

A Better Way by Gary Gay 3 John 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. NKJV There is a better way for us to walk in health and to prosper than listening to man and the Worlds ways. We talk about this

Merry Christmas

Our staff wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas! As the image reveals, this is a time when our focus should be on what matters above all else – the birth of Jesus. Praise Him for caring so much, that He came to meet us where we are, making a way for us

Absolute Truth or Relative Truth

Absolute vs. Relative Truth Truth is conformity to fact, reality, or actuality. In other words, truth is that which is real, not imaginary. So, by definition you might say that truth is objective, and therefore absolute. To say truth is relative is to say that absolute truth is not true for everyone in every circumstance.

Abuse Is Devastating

By: Steven R. Tracy Abuse is unique in the way it damages people because it literally wounds the soul. The ravages of abuse are deep seated and often life-long. This is evidenced in many forms of pathology which ultimately have their root in abuse. Abuse is one of the most significant sources of emotional, physical,

I LOVE JESUS, BUT IM DEPRESSED

This is a repost from Godly Dating by Tavares Grey; original link to article is at the bottom I LOVE JESUS, BUT IM DEPRESSED You know what Ive come to learn about many people in the church? We can easily misinterpret things because of our own convictions or emotions. Its true because of how I

Naples Chronic Illness Support Group in Naples on 07/25/17

Are you wondering, why God allows good people to suffer? Or why God causes pain?” You aren’t alone. This Bible study is equipped to apply those big questions to the day-to-day emotions that you may be experiencing while you learn to live with this “new normal” of daily chronic pain, loneliness, wondering what happened to

How to Minister to children of cancer Patients

Five Keys to Helping Parents Comfort Their Children The most important thing children need from their parents is for them to be present in their lives. When you are supporting a family experiencing cancer, its important to encourage parents to trust their instincts and do what they believe is best for their child. Nobody knows

Parenting and Temperament

We often talk about temperament in terms of the husband – wife relationship. Here is a wonderful video from Dateline NBC : FamilyFocus that explains the value of temperament for a Mom and Dad when raising their child. Understanding your child’s temperament can improve parenting.  

Should I Mow the Lawn ?

Several years ago I was counseling a group of men on one of our group counseling calls, and we got into a discussion of God’s will. The thought process was an extremely popular discussion on free will and destiny. And while the post may be geared towards those suffering with a chronic illness, it applies

The Behavior Chain

Behavior Chains This is an exercise I like to use whenever someone is having a “chronic fight” with a spouse, coworker, child, or any other human being on the planet. If you think about it, most arguments in any relationship have their roots in two or three basic issues that never get resolved. This is

The “Vision” of Ephesians 5:25

The thing about Ephesians 5:25 that most men struggle with is that “vision” of what laying out life down for our wives as Christ did the church. So many men will tell me they will take a bullet for their wives. Reality is, that is not what God is implying. Being male – our nature

Five Ways to Be the Husband God Wants You to Be

Five Ways to Be the Husband God Wants You to Be Stormie Omartian, Author, The Power of a Praying Husband In the Bible, God commands, All of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted,be courteous (1 Peter 3) Paying heed to these directives can change your life

It’s subtle, but human nature often is.

” Now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both me and my Father.” – John 15:24 Our standard approach to the strange story of pharisaical unbelief is to attribute their rejection of Jesus to spiritual blindness and hard hardheartedness. And though they certainly were blind and hard hearted, these are Jesus’

It’s your turn…

In a marriage filled with strife – Who goes first ? This morning though, I was reading James 1, and when I came to the final verses – I believe around verse 23, I was kind of thinking about us guys. You know, Jesus doesn’t tell us anything in His commands are conditional responses. Actually,

This is the reason I love the APS … it’s so accurate!

On 4/20/2017 at 0:14 PM, Debra said: I am truly fascinated by the results of our personality tests – frankly, it only confirms what I think we already knew about each other and have articulated to one another, but the fact that it can be quantified is amazing. I personally love the relationships analysis based

You have this one wrong.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 NIV This

Love….

Love Shines Through The Darkness

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God. 1 John 4:7 CANCER is perhaps the most fear-filled word in the entire English language. The Bible tells us in 1 John 4:18 that perfect love casts out fear. Love is a force that cannot be stopped and flows directly from God. It is

The Lost Glory….

What would it be like if we had a vision for each other, if we could see the lost glory in ourselves, our family, our friends? What would the effect on your sons or daughters be if they realized if you were caught up with the possibilities of restored glory, of what they would become

Thank you for an Amazing 2016

I would like to take a minute and thank everyone who supported Ephesians 5:25 Ministries in 2016. When we look at the Body of Christ, we see that it takes all of us as a team to fulfill His Vision for His will on Earth. While Nehemiah may have been given the Vision by God

My Chamber

I throw myself down in my chamber, and I call in and invite God and His angels thither, and when they are there, I neglect God and His angels for the noise of a fly, the rattle of a coach, the whining of a door I talk on, in the same posture of praying, eyes

Expect Adversity

Expect to encounter adversity in your life, remembering that you live in a deeply fallen world. Stop trying to find a way that circumvents difficulties. The main problem with a easy life is that it masks your need for Me. When you became a Christian, I infused My very life into you, empowering you to

10 Things I Hate About… My Addiction

by Michael Taylor (this is from the Beyond Betrayal Blog – original link on bottom of page?) There are many things that I hate about my addiction and addiction in general. Over the next two weeks I’ll discuss ten of them?but the reality is that the list is longer than that. Wreckage The thing that

Get Effective, Professional Counseling via Email, Phone, WebCam, or IM*.

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Get Effective, Professional Counseling via Email, Phone, WebCam, or IM*. All therapists here are licensed and credentialed in their area of practice. Receive help right where you are with a licensed and professional counselor. Therapists listed here are professionally trained, hold degrees, and are licensed to help you. Sometimes, it is not always practical or

The Mature Husband

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Few things are more subtly abusive than an immature husband. An immature husband is like a grenade with the pin pulled. You don’t know when it will go off, but you know it will, and when it does its going to be messy. Its OK to start immature, we all do, but at some point

Must Marriage be Legal to be Blessed by God?

Must Marriage be Legal to be Blessed by God? I have an 18 year old son that has been dating his girlfriend for 2 years. They are officially engaged. Recently they suspected she was pregnant. God answers prayers and thankfully she was not. I tried to talk to both kids about pre martial sex and

Naples Chronic Illness Support Group in Naples on 10/06/16

Are you wondering, why God allows good people to suffer? Or why God causes pain?” You aren’t alone. This Bible study is equipped to apply those big questions to the day-to-day emotions that you may be experiencing while you learn to live with this “new normal” of daily chronic pain, loneliness, wondering what happened to

When You Feel Like You Are Not Enough

written by Jen Thorn from Club31 women – I have many days where I feel like I am not enough. That I am not doing enough, not talented enough, not present enough, not loving enough, not disciplined enough, and certainly not spiritual enough. And there are days when these doubts leave me very frustrated, down,

Reconcilable Differences….

I am working with an interesting couple right now.? When I initially did their temperament profiles I believed I exclaimed out loud, Good Grief.? In all my years of couples counseling, I don’t think I have ever seen two APS tests so far apart.? I was so surprised I actually called Dr. Phyllis Arno, the

Naples Chronic Illness Support Group Meeting on 09/08/16

When you are ill with an acute illness such as bronchitis or the flu, you recognize that you will feel better and back to normal within a short period of time. A chronic illness, on the other hand, is different. When you are the one going through the pain, you may be counting time according

As a person suffers,

As a person suffers, he or she can know a piece of what Christ endured for them and love Christ more as a result. Suffering provides a unique opportunity for a person to become aware of how they are finding joy in life through circumstances and created things rather than through fellowship with God. I

How we counsel the chronically ill.

How we counsel the chronically ill. Our standard format is to schedule 1 one hour session per week with access by phone, Face Time, Skype, or if geography allows one on one. You will receive materials from us and, at times, assignments to be completed between our sessions. The materials are always geared knowing you

Joy and wisdom is ours through every lesson !

Joy and wisdom is ours through every lesson or experience as we grow closer to Christ and fulfill the plan that He has for our lives. And doing it with a lack of perfect health is an incredible way to honor God. Even Satan believes that the health, or rather, the un-health, of our bodies

Can I tell you something I’ve never told anyone else before?

Can I tell you something Ive never told anyone else before? she asked, seeking permission before fully disclosing her pain. Of course. You can share anything youd like. Youre safe with me. Remember, I keep confidences for a living, I said with a smile. Im not sure I want to go on. I dont think

Do you feel a tap?

I know you are in there. You are the man who makes integrity the corner stone of your interactions in your business and community. You feed and listen to your conscience, which develops wisdom, abundance, and security. You are guided by the Holy Spirit and affirm others’ worth and potential. You are the man I

Are we equally yoked ?

In several sessions recently the discussion of being unequally yoked has come up. It is also something I see increasingly more frequent on the Christian dating sites. Biblically, the concept of being equally yoked in marriage is never referenced. When Paul talks about being equally yoke in 2 Corinthians 6:14, his reference is all relationships

Are You Being Gaslighted

Reprinted from Psychology Today Robin Stern Ph.D.Power in Relationships Are You Being Gaslighted? Are you in a gaslighting relationship? Here is how to tell. Posted May 19, 2009 Dear Readers, In my first blog about gaslighting, I talked about the “good news” about gaslighting?that is, that once you identify this destructive pattern in your relationship,

Celebration of April Clouse

                  April Clouse leading worship October 4th, 2015, with Madison Hilton, Paul Tribble, Colby Frank, TimothyPaul, Lisa Williams and Jeff Williams April Clouse leading worship October 11th, 2015, with Madison Hilton, Paul Tribble, Colby Frank, TimothyPaul, Lisa Williams and Jeff Williams April Clouse leading worship October 25th,

Temperament Strengths and Weaknesses

Temperament Strengths and Weaknesses It is temperament that makes some people art and music enthusiasts while others are sports or industry minded. Temperament sets broad guidelines on everyone’s behavior, patterns which will influence a person as long as he lives. Each temperament has its own unique qualities and shortcomings, strengths and challenges. What accounts for

Who Is Really at Fault?

Who Is Really at Fault? Again, I sit and watch the news unfold; another tragedy in America. The land where now a killing needs to have a quota to make the news. I watch with disgust because this is not the land that God blessed 240 years ago. A land that welcomed an immigrant like

Cindy Bodendorfer, C.T.C. in Henderson on 06/26/16

Freshstart is a group for divorced women and those heading toward divorce. We’ll be meeting on Sundays at 5:30pm starting June 5th. The session runs for 6 weeks. There is no charge to attend. Nursery and children/teen activities will be provided.

Are We Compatible ?

A Couples Temperament Test Compared Below is a typical analysis we do for a couple in counseling.  It’s a wonderful tool for identifying the areas a couple should be aware of.   We find this tool to be incredibly insightful because it goes far beyond the ” 5 Love Languages” many couples have already tried.

FreshStart in Henderson on 06/12/16

Freshstart is a group for divorced women and those heading toward divorce. We’ll be meeting on Sundays at 5:30pm starting June 5th. The session runs for 6 weeks. There is no charge to attend. Nursery and children/teen activities will be provided.

How an Affair Really Begins

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared something from The Land of Other People’s Writings. Today I came across a concise list of the steps common to every affair. I wish I didn’t feel led to post it. I wish all Christians had strong marriages and didn’t make the kinds of decisions that led

Cindy Bodendorfer, C.T.C. in Henderson on 06/05/16

Freshstart is a group for divorced women and those heading toward divorce. We’ll be meeting on Sundays at 5:30pm starting June 5th. The session runs for 6 weeks. There is no charge to attend. Nursery and children/teen activities will be provided.

Special Qualities A Woman Has That Mean You Should Never Let Her Go

Good people are kind people. If she isn’t kind then she isn’t worthy of taking up a part of your life. Being a woman, being nurturing is very important as well. In some relationships the man may be more nurturing than the woman. Nevertheless, women are born with/develop maternal instincts with age. If you wish

Special Qualities A Woman Has That Mean You Should Never Let Her Go

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder – as long as you find her to be incredibly beautiful, according to your definition, then she is worth holding on to. I feel that these days we have those that put too much emphasis on beauty and then those that are rebelling against the concept and

Special Qualities A Woman Has That Mean You Should Never Let Her Go

Every man needs a smarter woman to help him get through life in one piece. They say that behind every great man is a greater woman – they aren’t lying. Without woman, man is little more than an ego-trip. Enter a smarter woman into his life and suddenly that ego has a purpose, a direction,

Stupid Little Stuff

By now, you all know that I enjoy entering the Land of Other People’s Writings. Today I stumbled across one that really hits the nail on the head. Why do couples fight so much over “stupid little stuff?” News flash … it’s not the stuff you’re fighting about. Not really. Quotable: “Most guys don’t know

The Choleric Temperament

The Phlegmatic Temperament

The Melancholy Temperament

The Sanguine Temperament

Are you a Legend?

I’ve seen the mystics play there Once or twice but I knew they had a reason Enchantment plays it’s cards all right Hand in hand with the workings of the seasons Legends can be now and forever Teaching us to love for goodness sake Legends can be now and forever Loved by the Son, loved

Christmas is for you!

Christmas is for you! Hello my Facebook friends. Please remember as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. This is your day. He was born and died for you. His birth was for you to be able to walk in His Light. “I am the light of the world. If you follow me,

Why you need to do more than just pray about your problems

I saw this on the I Am Second website and its great.  Wanted to post it here for our followers…. —————————————————————   I Am Second I recently met a young man who told me he was praying for God to get him out of a really difficult situation. Praying. Praying. Praying. His life had been

Men Who Won’t Grow Up

This week’s forage into Other People’s Writings brought up a title that grabbed my attention. Tim and I are seeing more and more of this … married men who want to live single, who shirk adult responsibilities and refuse to leave the video game world they grew up in. Quotable … We live in a

What Makes Marriage Strong

This one is good … written by the daughter of a blogger who, from what I read, has a pretty good marriage. What Makes Marriage Strong If you’re not doing these things, it’s never too late to start. You can change your marriage any time you want to. Blessings … Cindy

10 Second Love

Awesome idea. Let us know if it changes your perspective. The 10 Second Way to Love Your Spouse More Blessings … Cindy

Married But Alone?

My forage into the world of Other People’s Writings led me to this gem today. If you’re feeling disconnected from your spouse, this is the thing you need to fix. Living Alone in My Marriage Blessings … Cindy

Concrete

Concrete The couple was probably in their 60s. He dropped her off in front of the store and went to park the truck. Seconds later, she was on the ground, having tripped and fallen in the clutter of merchandise that surrounded the door. I’m not sure if he spared a glance towards the confusion as

How to Become a Trustworthy Husband

How to Become a Trustworthy Husband Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? Proverbs 20:6 NIV Trust is the foundation for the emotional connection between you and your wife. As we have often discussed, safety, security and an emotional connection are the essential elements a woman needs to be

Boundaries or Manipulation?

It’s a common question … what’s the difference? In this week’s perusal of Other People’s Blogs, I came across one of the best explanations I’ve ever heard. Boundaries vs. Manipulation Blessings … Cindy

Happy Unniversary

Yesterday was my “unniversary.” September 22 is the date I married my now ex-husband. I didn’t even realize it. I hadn’t thought about what day it was until a friend, who was married on the same date and left her abusive husband a few years ago, posted something on Facebook. I’m unashamedly stealing the word

It’s Time to Make a Change!

It’s time to make a change. E-counseling is a discreet, convenient, and affordable way to get help with many issues. Get help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, addictions, anger-management, self-esteem, and other life challenges. Connect online with a professional, licensed, and experienced counselor. Get the support, advice and guidance needed to start making a

How’s Your Marriage?

I like reading other people’s blogs. Often I find a perspective I hadn’t considered. Often their thoughts confirm my own. At any rate, I find it helpful to get out of my head and into someone else’s at least a few times a week. Today’s find brings up a really good question … is your

Communication Problems? Really?

I came across this blog today. The author has a great perspective … most couples who say they have “communication problems” don’t actually have problems with the mechanics of communication. They have spiritual problems. I’d add one thing he doesn’t address, though, and that’s differences in temperament. When couples know how they are wired, many

Who Are You Worshiping?

I found this article today, and it really struck me. Do we know who Jesus really is? Are we really worshiping Him, or just someone who kind of looks like Him? Counterfeit Christ Figures Blessings … Cindy

Sixty Seconds With God

Sixty Seconds with God Posted 13 September 2015 – 08:15 PM ( – from the God Save My Marriage Forum by M. Bracht – click link above) Sixty Seconds With God Have you ever been in deep depression for months or discouraged because of the things that are happening in your life? You are not even

Blended Families Divorce Rate Increases

Today, some 75% of divorced people will remarry.  Unfortunately more than 60% of these new blended families will end in divorce. Divorced couples need to earnestly seek counseling before they “tie the knot” because our patterns of behavior can possibly bring us right back to the same issues that caused the first marriage to fail;

Oh, there’s nobody out there for me.”

Here we are, all of us basically alone, separate creatures just circling each other, all searching for that slightest hint of a real connection. Some look in the wrong places. Some, they just give up hope because, in their mind, they’re thinking, “Oh, there’s nobody out there for me.” But all of us, we keep

The F12 Button Again

I’m a sanguine surrounded by melancholies. Proof that God has a sense of humor. Life is challenging for me at times. I live on a 21 acre, off grid farm … that’s right, no tv or Facebook … with some of my adult children. All but one of them has melancholy in every area of

Going Off the Grid

Off The Grid I was talking to a friend earlier today, and we were talking about living off the grid. I’ve heard this quite often in various forms. I should have been born 100 years ago, I hate techology, etc., etc. I was contemplating this, and as we have been discussing, the thought is actually

The Scorpion and the Frog

Crap I hit the F12 Button!

Crap I hit the F12 Button! Often, I’m asked if we can change. I mean truly a heart change. Cindy and I speak about this often, and she has this theory. As some of you geeky people like me may know, on many computers, you hit the F12 button to get into the bios and

Where do you live?

Where do you live? In the past few weeks, two very dear friends have asked me “how do you live in this world, but not of this world”? I’ve been thinking about this, because in my mind, I don’t live “in” this world. – Sometimes, I’m not so sure of course, but for the most

It’s a Good Day!

It’s a Good Day God has been putting some things on my heart of late, and it is creating some turmoil. This morning, He gave me some insight, but alas, when God gives you direction, it usually will come at a price. We know, God’s design is never status quo and it always will challenge

In the Spirit of Love…..

The Spirit of Love…. Recently God brought something to Light for me that I thought I would share. I think for most of us, love can be such a selfish thing. It’s not that we have ill intent, usually I find its just the opposite. But yet, because of “life”; love becomes all about having

Codependent? Maybe not …

Whenever we lose a relationship, romantic or otherwise, most of us can look back and see the moment when we knew it was over. There may have been a lot of little things that led up to that moment, but they all boiled down to one incident, one point where we knew. In my marriage,

Unholy Trinity …

I recently came across this excellent blog post on communication. In it, the author outlines what he calls the Unholy Trinity … perceptiveness, lack of self awareness, and defensiveness. When these things are present, it makes effective communication nearly impossible.  The author’s advice is to minimize contact if possible, and keep things light and low

Some thoughts to a husband

Ski – lets chat about this a little more, because its a conceptual thing that is very important in YOUR Christian walk. Notice I said you and not your wife, etc. We men make this all about getting our wives back, getting the kids back, and so on and so on. But what we fail

Top Five Regrets of the Dying

For many years Bonnie Ware worked in palliative care. Over the years, when Bonnie questioned her patients about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, these common themes surfaced again and again. Here, in her own words, are the five most common regrets Bonnie heard from those in her care in their

Beholding the Glory of God

“And we all with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.  For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit”  (2 Corinthians 3:18)  All counseling can only be effective with the serious relational contemplation of God.  This three part

Five Indicators of An Evil and Wicked Heart

Five Indicators of An Evil and Wicked Heart Posted on 1/12/2015 by Leslie Vernick on ChristianCounseling.com As Christian counselors, pastors and people helpers we often have a hard time discerning between an evil heart and an ordinary sinner who messes up, who isn’t perfect, and full of weakness and sin. I think one of the

ENDING WELL

ENDING WELL December 27 Read 2 Timothy 4 Adapted from Live|Dead Joy by Dick Brogden Ending well has nothing to do with dying rich, being respected by people, or slipping peacefully from sleep to eternity. A person may die with all of the external trappings of peace, but peaceful passages into eternity have historically happened

Christian Character

One of the best tests of a person’s Christian character is when you correct them. I compare it to liquid in a glass. When you bump someone holding a glass, whatever is in it will spill out. If the glass is filled with water, water will come out. When you “bump” a genuinely spirit filled

The 3 Biggest Mental Battles Every Husband Faces

September 21, 2014 The 3 Biggest Mental Battles Every Husband Faces Today’s post is directly inspired by another post that has nothing – and everything – to do with being a good husband. As a matter of fact, I shamelessly ripped off the title and substituted “husband” for “blogger”. It was just too perfect. The

Happily ever after isn’t the point of marriage.

Happily ever after isn’t the point of marriage. 08/19/14 by TYLERWARDIS An excerpt from my book, Marriage Rebranded: Modern Misconceptions & the Unnatural Art of Loving Another Person. (Read time: 5 mins)   The Michelangelo Effect. As legend tells it, the story of Michelangelo and his sculpture of David has something to say to us about

“My God, how did I get here?”

“My God, how did I get here?” I often see Jeremiah 29:11 quoted as one of people’s favorite verses. It always makes me wonder if they continued reading on. It’s a conditional verse, as are many in the Word of God. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are

A Tale of Two Temperaments – Happily Ever After

Now that we’ve talked about Mike’s and Lisa’s temperaments and the challenges they face, both individually and as a couple, let’s catch up with them a few months down the road. Based on what they learned from their APS tests and counseling sessions, they’ve made some significant changes. Mike left his job in sales and

When Opportunity Knocks

WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS August 9 Read Esther 4:1-17, James 1:5–8 Adapted from In the Gap by Wilfredo De Jesús   A crisis can confuse us or it can clear the cobwebs and help us think more clearly. Esther had a background of faith, but she lived in a pagan world. As queen of Persia, she had much

A Tale of Two Temperaments – Couples Counseling

Now let’s look at how Mike and Lisa function as a married couple. This is a classic case of opposites attracting. Mike is melancholy in inclusion. Lisa is sanguine. Mike is supine in control. Lisa is choleric. Mike is phlegmatic in affection. Lisa is sanguine. Their needs are like oil and water – they don’t

A Tale of Two Temperaments – Lisa

Now it”s Lisa”s turn. Lisa is sanguine in inclusion. Sanguines thrive on social interaction and become depressed when they cannot be around people. They are talkative and outgoing – the life of any party. Lisa is choleric in control. Cholerics want things done. They will jump into any situation and start issuing orders, and they

A Tale of Two Temperaments – Mike

So let’s start talking about Mike, after a few more definitions. Inclusion is the area of social interaction and surface relationships – coworkers, acquaintances, and the people who come in and out of our life every day. It also includes emotional and intellectual energy. Control defines how much power you want to have in a

A Tale of Two Temperaments

(Please note – this story is fictional. It’s just an example of the many ways temperament therapy can help you in your life and relationships.) Mike and Lisa came in for marriage counseling. They reported frequent fighting and found it almost impossible to communicate with each other. Lisa felt lonely in the marriage. Mike felt

Mankinds Need for Intimacy

Mankinds Need for Intimacy Jack and Trisha Frost   One of our greatest weaknesses is our inability to admit need. If we do not realize we have need of something, then we will not pursue it. We will not make it a priority and a driving force in our life. Think what it is like

Girly Girls

I’m not a girly girl. I never really have been. Even when I was a teenager, I didn’t play with makeup or my hair to the extent my friends did. While they drooled over dresses and shoes, I was looking at saddles and boots. I had a perpetual pony tail, and my favorite perfume was