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We deal with our insecurities in different ways. As individuals, both Karen and I were insecure early in our marriage. The more insecure I felt, the more macho I acted. If you made me feel insecure, I’d puff out my chest and challenge you. But when Karen felt insecure, she’d almost try to disappear. She cowered and became shy when someone intimidated her. The reality is all of us feel insecure from time to time. The important thing is not whether insecurity exists, but how we deal with it. Some people turn to money to comfort their insecurities. Some people focus on appearance, or alcohol and ..read more

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Whenever I speak about my series “The Hurt Pocket,” I almost always ask the audience a simple question: “How many of you would say you’ve experienced an event in your life that was emotionally devastating? Something so wounding that it actually altered your personality—maybe even your future?” Without exception, almost every hand is raised. I then ask a follow-up question: “How many would say this painful issue has been resolved?” Now, the response is entirely different. A few hands might lift, but the vast majority of those in attendance remain completely silent. It’s unscientific, but this e ..read more

In Matthew 6, Jesus said, “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” That last sentence is powerful. The word “treasure” comes from the Greek word thesaurus, which means a repository of treasures, or a treasure chest. The word “heart” comes from kardia, which means the seat of your passions. What Jesus means is you can’t separate your passion from your treasure. Wherever you’re putting the best elements of your life, that displays where your passions ..read more

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Finding Your Identity in Marriage and Motherhood by Ashley Willis   I think one of the biggest identity crises that a married woman can face is whether or not she can be a good wife and a good mother at the same time. I recently shared a Facebook Live Video about this. I received a massive response from wives struggling with this very issue. Finding our identity in both marriage and motherhood can be hard. So many-including myself-often feel like they can’t be both a good wife and a good mom at the same time. With so little time in the day, how are we supposed to strike this magic balance ..read more