# Love Your People Well

> Building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships


## Posts

- [8 Bible Verses To Build A Heart Of Gratitude](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/bible-verses-to-build-a-heart-of-gratitude/): Thoughtful Bible verses from a Christian counselor to help your family enjoy a biblical Thanksgiving focused on gratitude. We want a heart of gratitude, not of grumbling In the Bible, we read a lot about the Lord’s calling for us to NOT be grumbling, negative, or worrying… and his command for us TO BE thankful, joyful, content people.  God repeats this again and again. Probably because we really need the reminders! Many of us struggle with negative thinking. We focus on “what ifs” and worst case scenarios. We review our failures and rehearse bad interactions. This is not what God […]
- [6 Foundations For A Happy Christian Marriage](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/christian-marriage-tips-from-a-therapist/): My top Christian marriage tips as a therapist, to help you build intimacy and connection even through a hard season. Christian marriage tips that actually help Marriage takes work. We want it to be fun and easy all the time… but past the honeymoon stage, life gets a little more real. In real life, there are hard seasons. That’s true for all of family life – including your Christian marriage. As a marriage counselor, I’ve helped a lot of couples. From pre-marital bliss to raising kids to the empty nester years… it is possible in every season to have a […]
- [17 Beautiful Proverbs For Moms To Encourage And Inspire](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/17-beautiful-proverbs-for-moms/): These are my favorite proverbs for moms that give wisdom, encouragement, and hope to help me truly enjoy every part of motherhood. The blessing of Proverbs for moms After waiting longer than I wanted to get married (he’s worth the wait!) and going through years of infertility, it’s been a great joy to be a mom for the past 6 years. But with 4 kids still in their littlest years, I’m tired. Mom life is exhausting!  As moms, we need encouragement and inspiration to make it through the long days – especially if we’re going to enjoy these days the […]
- [5 Powerful Scriptures For Every Christ-Centered Home](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/scriptures-for-a-christ-centered-home/): These Bible verses are what every mom needs when shaping a Christ-centered home. They impact our parenting, marriage, and family life. Why the Bible is the key to a Christ-centered home Life is always changing. But the Bible is not. Scripture never changes! It does not adjust to accommodate our busy schedules or reliance on technology. God does not change his mind on what is good or right just because we don’t understand or like it. There is a biblical picture of what a happy, healthy, and holy marriage looks like. And there is a biblical picture of what happy, […]
- [Learning How To Trust God Completely](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/learning-how-to-trust-god-completely/): These 3 biblical keys show us how to trust God completely, with our heart, mind, and actions… even when life isn’t going according to plan. Why do we struggle to trust God completely? When we’re kids in Sunday School, it might sound easy to trust God. Every week, kids are hearing stories about God’s power, his miracles, his love, and his faithfulness. There is Abraham, who followed God into the unknown and was blessed for his faith. Noah, who built an ark when it wasn’t even raining yet. Hannah, who prayed desperately for a child and then followed through with […]
- [10 Family Discipleship Activities Your Kids Will Love](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/fun-family-discipleship-activities/): Family discipleship is important, but we also want it to be fun! Try these 10 ideas with toddlers or teens. What is family discipleship? I’m a mom of 4 little ones, and my husband is a pastor focusing on kids, parents, and youth at our church. We spend a lot of time thinking about, learning about, and trying out ideas for family discipleship! But that’s a term that can sound bulky or old-fashioned. Family discipleship is a key responsibility for Christian parents – but what does it really mean? At its core, family discipleship is the process of Christian parents […]
- [Why A Happy Christian Home Requires Lots Of Forgiveness](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/what-is-christian-forgiveness-the-connection-between-humility-wisdom-and-admitting-when-youre-wrong-episode-118-5/): Christian forgiveness is not easy, but it is the key to a happy Christian home, marriage, and family life. What Christian forgiveness can look like in your home Christian forgiveness is a big topic. But today, we’re just zooming in on the Christian family – mom, dad, kids. Apologies and forgiveness are not easy. But they are a MUST in a happy Christian home! When your family is trying to show Christian forgiveness to each other, it requires three important pieces: Apologies Forgiveness Moving forward We all know that people mess up, say the wrong thing, yell when they shouldn’t, […]
- [A Biblical Picture of Godly Relationships In A Christian Home](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/godly-relationships-in-a-christian-home/): God has a plan for godly relationships, and we will enjoy our home and family life much more if we are following his plan. What are godly relationships in a Christian home? Here’s the thing, friends. Scripture never changes. God’s Word does not adjust just because we may want it to. God does not change his mind about what is good or right. We might not understand something or feel like it’s old-fashioned, but Scripture is always true, always wise, and always good.  God has a plan for our family relationships. We will struggle with it (sometimes, a lot!) but […]
- [Faith-Based Parenting When Life Is Overwhelming](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/faith-based-parenting/): Why our kids need faith-based parenting As Christian parents, we want to raise our children in the faith. That means we’re teaching them and helping them build their own faith… but it also means that we must be living out OUR faith in our parenting. Faith-based parenting is about letting our faith lead us in our parenting. We’re teaching the faith and living out the faith, all in the day-to-day context of family life. This probably sounds a lot easier than it really is! But day-to-day family life can be tough.  We get overwhelmed. We get stuck in a rut. […]
- [Resolve Conflict In Your Christian Marriage… Quickly!](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/043/): Learn a straightforward process to resolving conflict in your marriage, from a Christian marriage therapist. Resolving conflict will build marriage intimacy Did you know that your relationship can grow deeper, closer, and better if you figure out how to handle conflict well? I’ve been a marriage and family therapist for over 10 years. Everyone deals with conflict! But everyone can also learn how to resolve that conflict – and build deeper intimacy in the process. Today, I want to share my straightforward process for healthy, happy, and holy conflict resolution. This will definitely bless your marriage! You can also grab […]
- [5 Powerful Bible Verses To Improve Your Family Relationships](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/bible-verses-about-family-relationships/): The best Bible verses about family relationships to help you build connection, strengthen your family bond, and enjoy family life more. Your family relationships matter Your house is full of your favorite people: your family! Nothing impacts our daily joy (or struggle) more than the quality of our family relationships.  And we can get a lot of wisdom from God’s Word about how to strengthen our family relationships, build connection, and bond together.  Let’s dive into 5 powerful Bible verses for family relationships, so we can go deeper and enjoy Christian family life more. And if you want help getting […]
- [13 Quick Marriage Intimacy Exercises For Christians](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/046/): Fun ideas for marriage intimacy exercises to boost your relationship in 5 minutes or less each day. (From a Christian marriage counselor!) Wanting some fun marriage intimacy exercises? Every wife wants to enjoy her marriage… and a big part of that includes intimacy! So, what do you do when the physical intimacy in your marriage isn’t quite where you want it to be? When you’d rather enjoy some dark chocolate and a bubble bath than try to get in the mood for a spicy night in the bedroom That’s exactly what we’re tackling today, friend. Today, I want to share […]
- [You Need To Read The Bible More](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/build-a-bible-habit/): A regular habit of Bible reading can be tough, but it makes a big difference. These 5 tips will help you get started. How is your daily Bible habit? It’s a cliche in Christian circles… “I should read the Bible more.” Or maybe, “I wish I read the Bible more.” Sometimes we beat ourselves up about it: “Gosh, why can’t I seem to regularly read my Bible?!” It’s a thing many of us wish to be more consistent with. So why aren’t we? Does it really matter anyway? How could we get things moving in a direction we’re happy with? […]
- [How To Limit The Impact Of Depression On Your Family](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/how-to-limit-the-impact-of-depression-on-your-family/): Find encouragement with 5 ways to manage emotions and stop depression from impacting your family, from a Christian counselor. Depression has an impact Sadness and depression are a reality for SO MANY Christian moms. And these hard emotions can make it really difficult to enjoy family life. As a mental health counselor, I’ve spent over a decade helping women become more emotionally healthy. And it is always amazing to see the positive impact this has on their family! Today, we’ll find out what sadness and depression look like for regular Christian moms, how they’re impacting your family, and we’ll point […]
- [Two Daily Choices That Will Change Your Life](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/two-daily-choices-that-will-change-your-life/): These 2 daily choices will impact your faith, your family, and your feelings. Take control of your attitude and change your life. Are you confident in your daily choices? You make thousands of decisions every day. But we all know that some are more important than others.  Which is why today, we are going to zero in on 2 key decisions that will change what your day is like. These are daily choices that happen on the good days and the bad. They’ll impact how you feel, what you do, and what your relationships look like that day.  Ready to […]
- [How To Solve Your 3 Biggest Marriage Communication Problems](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/solve-your-marriage-communication-problems/): Practical and specific action steps from a Christian marriage therapist, to help solve the 3 most common marriage communication problems. Why are marriage communication problems such a… problem? Every marriage has its ups and downs. And one of the biggest areas to impact those ups and downs is communication. But this has a big impact on how much we enjoy our marriage! Communication impacts your intimacy. It shapes how (and if) you feel loved, valued, safe, and cared for. And certainly, communication impacts how you handle joint areas like parenting, finances, faith, and much more. But every couple has some […]
- [15 Reasons Why I Love My Paper Planner](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/why-i-love-my-paper-planner/): As a busy mom, there are always a million things to do. And with my paper planner, my days are so much more enjoyable – and productive. Does anyone use a paper planner any more? I wish you could see me jumping up and down over here, waving my hand in the air, calling out, “Me! Me! I love my paper planner!” Sure, we live in a digital world.  There are a lot of benefits to digital planners, calendar apps, and all the rest. But nothing will beat the productivity a paper planner gives you.  Today, I’m going to convince […]
- [27 Powerful Questions For A Christian's Year End Reflections](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/christians-year-end-reflections/): Taking time for year end reflections is a meaningful way to wrap up the year and prepare for a great new year. Why should I try year end reflections? One of my all-time favorite annual activities is a year end reflection. This is a special time to sit with the Lord. To pray, reflect, dream, and plan. Looking backwards gives perspective, while looking forward creates momentum. Not only do I find this helpful for myself personally, but this is also an activity that I use each year in my work as a family therapist! It’s so meaningful. Of course, it […]
- [Ready To Set Some Great Family Goals For 2026?](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/ready-to-set-some-great-family-goals-for-2024/): Set 2026 goals that deepen your family relationships and bring more joy to family life, even if you’re the only one working on it. What are your 2026 goals? The new year is a perfect time to get intentional about the things that are most important to you. There are the usual 2026 goals… exercise, diet, new Bible reading habits. Those can be great. But are they really a TOP priority in your life? Your life is most impacted by your family. So why not set some 2026 goals for your family relationships? And the best part is – you can […]
- [7 Popular Christmas Scriptures To Teach Your Kids](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/7-popular-christmas-scriptures-to-teach-your-kids/): Use some of the most popular Christmas Scriptures for an easy way to teach your kids the true meaning of Christmas. Should I teach my kids some popular Christmas Scriptures? There can be great cultural pressure for Christian moms to spend the Christmas season focusing on all the usual holiday traditions… photos with Santa, decorating the tree, touring beautiful light displays.  Those things can be awesome. But if that’s the main focus of your family’s Christmas season… you are missing what really matters. The Advent and Christmas season is a GREAT time for family discipleship! There are popular Christmas Bible […]
- [How To Avoid Family Conflict And Stress At The Holidays](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/avoid-family-conflict-and-stress-at-the-holidays/): Use these 7 tips from a family therapist to protect your Christian family holidays from conflict and stress. A holiday without family conflict and stress The holidays can be a wonderful time for family bonding. But anytime that the family has a little extra time together, there is also more time for drama, conflict, and bickering. But you can be ready for it! Today, I want to share a few ideas for how you can help your family stop the bickering and focus more on bonding. Let’s make this a holiday season where you can enjoy each other without family […]
- [3 Ways A Christmas Family Devotional Is Important](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/family-christmas-ideas-devotional-set/): Instead of a rushed holiday season, use a Christmas devotional for families to keep everyone focused on the true meaning of Christmas. Looking for some meaningful family Christmas ideas? The holiday season can feel rushed and stressful. But it’s about so much more than presents, events, and just-the-right family photos. Christmas is about Jesus. It’s about family. This is a time to come together, enjoy family relationships, and celebrate the reality of the gospel and the birth of Christ. There are some great Advent calendars, Christmas cookie recipes, and plenty more ideas out there for your family Christmas. But if […]
- [12 Quick Tips For A Low-Stress Holiday Season](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/holiday-stress-management-12-tips/): These 12 tips from a family counselor will help you with holiday stress management, so you can enjoy your family more this year. Holiday stress management is possible! The holidays are coming! And sometimes, the overwhelming holiday emotion is… stress.  But that’s not the goal. You want to enjoy the holiday season! Thanksgiving. Christmas. There are memories to be made. Is stress going to interrupt all of that?  Not if I can help it!  As a family counselor, I’ve had too many conversations helping people through a stressful holiday season. Today, I want to share 12 quick tips to help […]
- [5 Steps For How To Forgive And Forget In A Christian Marriage](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/066/): We can never “forgive and forget” like God does, but this 5-step process will help you strengthen and heal in your Christian marriage. What does it mean to forgive and forget? You’ve heard the phrase hundreds of times. Especially in relationships and marriage! Forgive and forget. But how often do you really think about what it means? Should you forgive and forget? Is it even possible? In my 10+ years as a marriage therapist and pastor’s wife, this question comes up all the time. Everyone is a sinner, which means every husband and wife will hurt each other at some […]
- [How To Stop Yelling When You're Angry](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/097/): Every mom has done it… and every mom wants to stop. Use these 5 quick actions to stop yelling when you’re angry. We all wonder how to stop yelling when we’re angry No one enjoys feeling angry. And no one wants to yell at their kids!  But emotions can be really overwhelming. We get frustrated, impatient, and upset – and sometimes we find ourselves yelling before we even realize what’s happening.  Mom life is hard. We can’t erase the big emotions. But, we can learn what to do when they come. We can learn how to stop yelling when we’re […]
- [6 Tips For How To Stop Being Passive Aggressive In Your Home](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/stop-being-passive-aggressive-in-your-home/): Trying to stop being passive aggressive with your husband and kids? Try these tips and find more connection in your family communication. Yes, you can stop being passive aggressive! Sometimes, all you need is HOPE. Communication is a big part of family life. It’s a centerpiece of feeling connected to your husband and feeling successful with your kids. And while it is true that bad habits can be hard to break… and it’s true that big emotions can be hard to manage… you can definitely stop being passive aggressive! There is hope, friend. These 6 tips might take some practice, but […]
- [Examples Of Passive Aggressive Communication In Family Life](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/examples-of-passive-aggressive-communication/): Learn from these examples of passive aggressive communication in family life, so you can strengthen your own family communication patterns. Passive aggressive communication is way too common Passive aggressive communication is a common family issue. We all know it isn’t healthy, it doesn’t make us happy… but it can be hard to talk about hard emotions! We all can struggle. If you’re struggling with communication in your marriage, with your kids, or in your home, passive aggressive behaviors might have something to do with it. So today, let’s look at some examples of what this might look like in your […]
- [4 Keys From A Christian Mom Coach To Encourage You Quickly](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/christian-mom-coach-encouragement/): Some quick encouragement for Christian moms – from a licensed therapist, pastor’s wife, and mom of 4 under 4. We all need a mom coach sometimes Let’s face it – some days of motherhood are harder than others. It’s not only true of motherhood! It’s true in your marriage. Your friendships. Your spiritual life. In every part of life, there are good days, bad days, and everything in between.  And on those in-between days… let alone on those hard, discouraging, frustrating, emotionally overwhelming days – you need some ENCOURAGEMENT! We all do! We all need a mom coach from time […]
- [13 Great Life Tips For An Exhausted Mom](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/tips-for-an-exhausted-mom/): Every exhausted mom wants to get back to enjoying family life! These 13 tips will help you find your energy and enthusiasm again. Feeling like an exhausted mom? We’ve all been there.  And if you’re here, reading this article, you’re probably there right now. You are an exhausted mom. And friend, I’m right there with you.  But we don’t want to stay here, do we? Let’s find some ideas for how to get back where we want to be – with enough energy and enthusiasm for the ups and downs of family life, so we can still ENJOY the journey! […]
- [Why I Think The Hope Planner Is The Best Christian Planner](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/why-i-think-the-hope-planner-is-the-best-christian-planner/): A real-life look at how I use The Hope Planner to set my days up for success – and why I think it’s the best Christian planner out there! Every mom needs a good planner I love a good to-do list. In all reality, I’m at that stage of mom life where, if I don’t write something down, it’s almost impossible that I’ll actually remember to do it.  But it’s also easy to get sucked into all the tasks on my list, and forget to prioritize the things that are actually most important in life.  Things like spending time with […]
- [5 Secrets To Success For A Stay At Home Christian Mom](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/5-secrets-to-success-for-a-stay-at-home-christian-mom/): Being a stay at home Christian mom can be overwhelming. These are my best tips as a mom of 4 to enjoy it and do a great job with your family. I love being a stay at home Christian mom Being a stay at home Christian mom is SUCH a great blessing. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy! We live in a busy, distracting, technology-filled world. This can make it hard to know what “success” really looks like as a stay at home mom… let alone, how to get there. So today, I want to share my best tips for […]
- [Why I Love Reading Proverbs Daily](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/why-i-love-reading-proverbs-daily/): Reading Proverbs daily will help you find biblical wisdom, truth, and beauty in a busy and distracting world. There are some daily habits that will change your life. Over the past few years as a mom, I’ve found that reading the Bible every day is DEFINITELY one of those habits! And over the past few months, I’ve started reading the Proverbs every day too… … And I love it. Do I miss a few days a month? Of course. Is the book of Proverbs the only Bible reading I do each day? Usually not. Am I finding that God is […]
- [5 Practical Action Steps For When You’re Feeling Discouraged](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/feeling-discouraged-bible-verse-psalm-62/): When you’re feeling discouraged, you need the perfect Bible verse. Turn to Psalm 62 to find encouragement and peace in God. Feeling discouraged in motherhood? None of us think that You aren’t here just to survive motherhood. You’re here to enjoy it! To enjoy all of family life. To build deep, wonderful family relationships that you can enjoy… even when you’re struggling with big emotions and hard seasons. Yes, family life is messy. It’s chaotic. We all get frustrated, we get overwhelmed, relationships can discourage us and life can be really hard.  And Psalm 62 has exactly the wisdom we need […]
- [3 Keys For Christians To Enjoy Family Life More](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/enjoy-family-life-more/): Celebrating together helps us enjoy family relationships more. These 3 easy actions  will help you do that on good and bad days. Is your life set up in a way that you can enjoy family time? I know you want to enjoy your family. But I also know that you live in a busy, distracting, too-much-to-do world… because I do too! Christian family relationships are all about intimacy and joy. The problem is, when we get distracted or discouraged by the things of life, we can wind up prioritizing things that don’t actually help us enjoy family life.  And I’ve found that […]
- [Helpful Biblical Self Care Tips For A Modern Christian Mom](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/biblical-self-care-tips/): In a busy and distracted world, these biblical self care tips help families make space for Sabbath, rest, and refreshment. Every busy mom needs great biblical self care ideas Do you sometimes wish there was more time for rest in your life? Of course you do! Every busy mom longs for a bit more peace, a bit more rest in her regular life. But we get stuck in figuring out how to make it happen, and we feel guilty about the time we think it’s taking away from our family.  That’s what we’re diving into today, my friend – let’s […]
- [How To Encourage Your Husband On Father’s Day](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/encourage-your-husband-fathers-day/): 7 quick and easy ideas for how a Christian mom can encourage her husband on Father’s Day, his birthday, or any day of the week! Every mom can encourage her husband in special ways I am a big fan of holidays that let me make a big deal about someone I love.  Birthdays? Yes, please! Mother’s Day? Why, thank you. Father’s Day? You bet! Everyone wants to be appreciated and celebrated. Dads are no exception. And when your kids are little, the actual celebrating comes from mom.  But, there can be some problems here. You’re busy! Men often are less […]
- [Praying Through 7 Of The Best Bible Verses For Anxiety](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/prayer-for-anxiety-in-the-bible/): These 7 Scriptures will be your guide in prayer for anxiety in the Bible. You can start to trust God more and worry less. Struggling with anxiety? Anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed and worn down. It steals your joy from family life. And it is not God’s plan for you! As you read the Bible, you find encouragement and help for every part of life. And this includes the topic of anxiety. Reading the Bible is, of course, very helpful. But turning those Scriptures into prayers is an extra blessing for your heart and encouragement in your faith. Join […]
- [Mom Hacks For Getting A Devotional Time On The Regular](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/mom-hacks-for-getting-a-devotional-time-on-the-regular/): Practical tips that will help you carve out a godly devotional time every day – no matter how busy you are. Wishing for a more regular devotional time? Reading the Bible and spending time in prayer is important for EVERY Christian. But perhaps it’s most important for those of us dealing with toddler tantrums, whining kids, never-ending housework… We need the patience and joy that only the Lord can give us! The problem is: you’re busy. I know you’re busy, because you’re a mom! Of course you’re busy. And a devotional time takes… time. But guess what? While there are […]
- [How To Trust God More And Worry Less](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/how-to-trust-god-more-and-worry-less/): Struggling with how to trust God more and worry less as a Christian mom? Jesus gives us 4 helpful things to do. Wondering how to trust God more? It’s really easy as a mom to start worrying about my family. There are so many pieces to juggle. And these relationships are so important! But Jesus is not trying to make family life difficult. He knows that we struggle, and He has the solutions to help us manage the hard things of life and enjoy our marriage and motherhood more. Today, we’ll look at 4 big things that Jesus tells us […]
- [Feeling Like A Burnt Out Mom? Here's How To Enjoy Christian Family Life More](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/feeling-like-a-burnt-out-mom-heres-how-to-enjoy-christian-family-life-more/):  Feeling like a burnt out mom? Christian family life is hard sometimes. Find encouragement for why it matters and how to do it all well. No one wants to be a burnt out mom It’s true, friend – parenting is HARD WORK. A happy marriage doesn’t just happen by accident. Family relationships can stress us out. So if you’re feeling like an overwhelmed, burnt out mom, you are not alone! But here’s the really important thing to remember – these family relationships are SO WORTH IT. Let’s remind ourselves WHY this all matters and find some tips in the Bible […]
- [Easy Ways To Share The Easter Story With Preschoolers](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/the-easter-story-for-preschoolers/): Simple and fun ideas to engage your kids in the Easter story, even when they are toddlers and preschoolers. Is the Easter story really all that important for preschoolers? You know that Easter is not really about the spring dresses, colorful eggs, or chocolate bunnies.  … But does your toddler know that? I’ve got 4 littles, ages 4 and under. That means that our family Bible and prayer time lasts about 2 minutes and includes at least one spilled drink cup. But I know it’s still important! The fact is, it’s NEVER too early to start sharing the gospel with your […]
- [How To Enjoy Family Discipleship Time With Toddlers](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/how-to-enjoy-family-discipleship-time-with-toddlers/): A sneak peak into a daily family Bible time with 4 toddlers. Every Christian mom and dad can do it! Here’s how… and why it matters. Can you really do family discipleship… with toddlers? I know you want to help your kids follow Jesus. There is busyness and chaos in a normal family day. Yet, at the core of everything going on, you want Jesus to be a priority! But I also know that reading the Bible with your toddlers, teaching your squirmy little ones to sit still and pray, and figuring out what to do for family discipleship is […]
- [29 Steamy Tips For An Amazing Married Date Night](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/29-steamy-tips-for-an-amazing-married-date-night/): Trying to enjoy a romantic married date night? Steal these great tips from a Christian marriage counselor! Why bother with a married date night? Intimacy is usually not a problem while we’re dating and in the newlywed stage. But then kids come along, we get busy, the bills pile up… what about date nights??! Having a date night after you’re married won’t save your marriage. But it can make a big difference. So I want to share some practical ideas today, from my 10+ years as a Christian marriage counselor – about how to have more fun and more marriage […]
- [How To Stop Being A Grumpy Mom (Even With Cranky Kids)](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/how-to-stop-being-a-grumpy-mom-even-with-cranky-kids/): Do you become a grumpy mom when your kids are cranky? Try these 7 tips to help you keep the peace (and your sanity). No more grumpy mom mode No mom enjoys dealing with cranky kids. But eventually, every mom has to! And sometimes the real problem is – when they’re cranky, we get cranky.  But it does not have to be that way! Even when your kids are whining, grumbling, and giving into all of THEIR big emotions… you don’t have to give in to yours.  You can stay peaceful and purposeful, instead of turning into a cranky and […]
- [4 Big Roadblocks (And Solutions) To Creating A Peaceful Home](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/3-big-roadblocks-and-solutions-to-creating-a-peaceful-home/): A peaceful home is all about the people in it. If you want more joy and peace, you need healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. A peaceful home strengthens family relationships Marriage, parenting, family life – these relationships are so important, but they can be hard and exhausting! Today, we’ll take a reality check in the biggest roadblocks to enjoying and deepening these family relationships… and what needs to happen to get those roadblocks out of the way! (And then, don’t worry, we’ll dive into each one over the rest of this month, to get really practical about HOW to […]
- [10 Great Bible Verses For Your Home And Family](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/10-great-bible-verses-for-your-home-and-family/): A Christian family counselor’s look at 10 great Bible verses that will encourage and strengthen your home life and family relationships. What does God say is best for your home and family life? Nothing will be more powerful for your family relationships than learning and living out God’s Word. Are you reading the Bible regularly and considering how it impacts your home? Your family? Dive in with me today for 10 great Bible verses that will encourage and strengthen your home and family. If you want healthy, happy, and holy family relationships, it all starts with the Bible! And if […]
- [How To Bounce Back When You Feel Sad After Christmas](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/10-important-things-to-do-when-youre-feeling-sad-after-christmas/): Try these 10 action steps from a Christian family counselor to help you bounce back when you’re feeling sad after Christmas. It’s really common to feel sad after Christmas I’ve been a mental health counselor for 15+ years. And one of the most popular times for people to come to counseling is at the holidays. The holidays can be wonderful and fun, but they can also be stressful, disappointing, and sad. So if you’re feeling sad after Christmas, you’re not alone. But, you’re also not stuck there! Today, I’ll share 10 important things to do if you’re feeling discouraged or […]
- [Help For The Tired Christian Mom During The Holidays](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/help-for-the-tired-christian-mom-during-the-holidays-managing-conflict-grief-and-str/): Tips from a Christian counselor on how to manage conflict, grief, and stress during the holidays, so you can enjoy family time this year. What is stealing your joy this year during the holidays? There are a few common things that threaten to steal our joy during the holidays. Do any of these sound familiar for you? Family conflict popping up Grief Holiday stress  Anxiety kicking up Depression feeling worse The reality is, these struggles are very common during the holidays. Even for Christians. Even for happy families. And maybe for you. As you head into Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond, […]
- [5 Tips To Avoid Holiday Stress By Creating Special Family Moments During The Holidays](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/5-special-ways-to-boost-family-relationships-during-the-holidays/): Don’t just survive the holidays. Use these 5 tips to avoid holiday stress by creating special family moments during the holidays. Family time during the holidays The holidays can be joyful, fun, memorable…  And also busy, stressful, and full of colorful distractions. But since I know you’re here to figure out how to best ENJOY your family during this busy holiday season, we’re going to make it happen! I want to share 5 tips to avoid holiday stress by creating meaningful moments with your family. Let’s strengthen those family relationships stress-free. Ready? [This post may contain affiliate links. If a […]
- [Don’t Rush Through The Holiday Season! How To Slow Down, Enjoy The Holiday Season, And Make The Most Of Family Time](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/dont-rush-through-the-holiday-season-how-to-slow-down-enjoy-the-holiday-season-and-make-the-most-of-family-time/): Enjoy the holiday season more by focusing on family and faith. Here are 10 helpful tips from a Christian family counselor. How do you best enjoy the holidays? The holiday season is upon us! Do you feel behind already? Rushed and busy? The closer we get to Thanksgiving, to Christmas, to the end of the year… it can start to get a little crazy. That’s why today, I wanted to share 10 ideas for how we can be INTENTIONAL during the holiday season. Ideas for how we can slow down, enjoy the time, and create meaningful memories with our families. […]
- [5 Tips For A Christian Mom Wanting More Family Intimacy](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/5-tips-for-a-christian-mom-wanting-more-family-intimacy/): A Christian counselor’s 5 best tips for building stronger and deeper family intimacy, so that you can enjoy family relationships more. How is your family intimacy? Ever have one of those days when you just feel a little disconnected from your people? Maybe even a stretch of time, a season when your family relationships were stuck in a rut and you weren’t really connected? Strong family intimacy is SUCH a joy for Christian families. And even when life is busy and chaotic, it’s possible to build that intimacy! Join me today for a look at 5 things you can do […]
- [6 Bible Study Tips For How To Read the Bible... And Actually Understand It](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/6-bible-study-tips-for-how-to-read-the-bible-and-actually-understand-it/): The Bible can be confusing, mom life can be busy, but these Bible study tips will go deeper and enjoy more spiritual growth. Do you love some good Bible study tips? Reading the Bible can be confusing and difficult. But if you want to enjoy it, if you want to have a deeper relationship with God, you have to read the Bible. And when that’s confusing or you’re struggling to stay consistent, Bible study tips can be really helpful! So today, I want to share 6 tips to help you not only spend more time reading the Bible but understanding […]
- [Handling Parenting Conflict As A Strong Parenting Team](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/how-to-handle-parenting-conflict-and-stay-on-the-same-page-as-a-parenting-team-even-when-you-disagree/): Try these 5 communication strategies to navigate parenting conflict, so you can be a strong parenting team even when you disagree. Have you ever experienced parenting conflict? Every mom and dad runs into this problem eventually. You might share many goals and plans in your parenting… but sometimes, you’ll totally disagree on the parenting moment right in front of you! When you’re on totally different pages about how to handle a situation with your kids… is it even possible to stay on the same page?  Can you be a parenting team even if you disagree? Even when you disagree, you […]
- [Let's have more FUN in marriage intimacy, Christian wives!](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/lets-have-more-fun-in-marriage-intimacy-christian-wives/): Having more fun in marriage can boost your marriage intimacy, so try these tips from a Christian marriage counselor and happily married pastor’s wife. Do you have fun in marriage together? I hope the answer is an all-capital-letters YES! But most of us have seasons where that’s not quite true. Where our marriage feels dry or out-of-step. Lacking intimacy. Our goal today is to get things back on track, and have more fun… especially with marriage intimacy! Scroll down for some of my favorite tips as a marriage counselor. [This post may contain affiliate links. If a purchase is made, […]
- [4 Ways To Fight Mom Burnout Symptoms With Real-Life Boundaries](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/4-ways-to-fight-mom-burnout-symptoms-with-healthy-boundaries/): Fighting symptoms of mom burnout? Try these tips to start setting healthy boundaries, and get back to enjoying Christian family life. Worried you’ve got symptoms of mom burnout? If you’re a burned out mom, you are not alone. Motherhood is hard work! And let’s be honest, not every community is supportive of the big job that moms have.  Stress, anxiety, and perfectionism can easily lead a mom into burnout mode. But guess what? You can change that!  As a Christian counselor, I’ve been blessed to help hundreds of women work through seasons of burnout and set healthier, real-life boundaries that work […]
- [Christian Moms Need To Learn How To Control Anger Too](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/christian-moms-need-to-learn-how-to-control-anger-too/): You can learn how to control your anger. Here are my 5 best tips as a Christian counselor and mom of 4. Ever find yourself asking God: How do I control my anger??! Anger can be such an overwhelming emotion.  And if you ever find yourself crying out to God for helping, asking yourself “how do I control my anger?!?!” or wondering why you’re still struggling with this emotion… my friend, you are not alone.  So many Christian families struggle with managing anger. It’s awkward to talk about, hurtful to our family relationships, and we just want it to go […]
- [13 Secret Weapons For How To Stop Negative Overthinking](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/13-secret-weapons-for-how-to-stop-negative-overthinking/): Tips from a Christian counselor on how to stop negative overthinking, so you can get back to enjoying life with your family. Wondering how to stop negative overthinking? Sometimes, it’s just hard to turn our brains off. There are so many things to think about, worry about, stress about, plan for, consider, and focus on… but this overthinking makes it impossible to be fully present in the moment with your family. Do you want to give your kids your full attention? Connect with your husband even on a busy day? To enjoy the small moments of family life together? I […]
- [The Best Exercises To Stop Negative Thinking In Its Tracks](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/the-best-exercises-to-stop-negative-thinking-in-its-tracks/): Get a Christian counselor’s favorite tips on quick exercises to stop negative thinking and start enjoying life more. Looking for a few exercises to stop negative thinking? Negative thinking is so common, so tricky, and so hard to stop! It’s also so hurtful to your goal of enjoying family life. If you ever find yourself stuck in a pattern of negative thinking, or notice that a negative thought is making you feel depressed, anxious, angry, or stressed – today’s conversation is for you. Today, I’ll share the 5-step process that I use in the counseling room to help people STOP […]
- [The 5 Best Bible Verses For Anxiety & Overwhelm](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/the-christian-moms-5-best-bible-verses-for-anxiety/): These are the best Bible verses for anxiety that will help restore your peace, joy, and trust in the Lord. Is God really here when I’m dealing with anxiety? When you’re dealing with anxiety as a Christian, it can have a big impact on your relationship with God. He might feel absent or mean. But you know what’s really true? He’s here with you, and His Word is filled with the encouragement you need to stop feeling so anxious.  Today, we’ll take a look at 5 of the best Bible verses for anxiety. In fact, these are verses that I […]
- [God's Powerful Promise When You're Dealing With Anxiety](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/the-one-thing-you-need-when-dealing-with-anxiety-as-a-christian-mom/): Mom life is full of things to worry about. But God has big promises for you when you’re dealing with anxiety as a Christian! Dealing with anxiety as a Christian mom You can’t enjoy family life if you’re stuck in a place of anxiety and worry. It just isn’t possible! Anxiety sucks the joy from everything we try to do. So let’s deal with it. We’ve looked recently at practical action steps that we can take to deal with anxiety as Christians. But God promises so much more than just action steps. He promises you his peace, his presence, and […]
- [A Christian Counselor's Best Tips For How To Control Anxiety](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/a-christian-counselors-best-tips-for-how-to-control-anxiety/): Wondering how to manage your anxiety as a Christian mom? These biblical strategies work in the counseling room, and they’ll work for you too. How do I control my anxiety? It’s a question that so many moms are struggling with every day. Worry and anxiety steal our joy and peace, and it is almost impossible to truly enjoy family life when you’re wrestling with worry. But it’s such a common struggle that you might even start to think it’s normal! Yes, anxiety is a normal part of the human experience… but God has a better way.  And as you learn […]
- [The Christian Mom's 5 Best Bible Verses For Depression](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/the-christian-moms-5-best-bible-verses-for-depression-episode-132/): Find encouragement in God’s Word as we look together at the 5 best Bible verses for depression and sadness. Is God really here when I’m struggling with sadness? When you’re struggling with sadness and wondering how to control depression, it can feel like God is completely absent.  My friend, He is not absent. He’s right there with you.  Today, we’ll take a look at 5 of the BEST Bible verses for depression. When you’re in the middle of busy mom life and you’re trying to do All The Things for your Christian family, you can’t let a season of sadness […]
- [4 Biblical Tips For How To Control Depression](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/wondering-how-to-control-depression-as-a-christian-mom-episode-131/): A Christian counselor’s look at 4 practical, biblical things Christian moms can do to control depression and sadness. How can a Christian mom control depression? Emotions are hard.  Sadness and depression are a reality for SO MANY Christian moms. And these hard emotions can make it really difficult to enjoy family life.  God is not unaware of your struggles. Today, we’re going to dive into Scripture to find biblical wisdom – PRACTICAL wisdom – for handling those difficult seasons of sadness, overwhelm, and depression.  Ready? Let’s dive in. [This post may contain affiliate links. If a purchase is made, I […]
- [10 Reasons Why Moms Struggle With Out Of Control Emotions](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/10-reasons-why-moms-struggle-with-out-of-control-emotions-episode-130/): Moms cannot enjoy family life without learning to manage their out of control emotions. These 10 tips will help you get things under control. Moms, Jesus, and our out of control emotions Yes, even Christian moms struggle with their emotional control. But did you know that there is a REASON you are struggling? In fact, there are many reasons why we struggle with these out of control emotions. And the best part is – you can do something about it.  Today, we’ll take a look at 10 reasons why your emotions are out of control. What’s going on? Do these […]
- [Does It Really Matter To Your Family Relationships If You Have Good Emotional Self Control? // Episode 129](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/does-your-family-really-care-if-you-have-good-emotional-self-control-episode-129/): Your emotional self control is impacting your Christian family every day. Here’s how, plus tips for what to do about it. How is your emotional self control? Do you ever feel like your emotions are a bit out of control? Most of us feel this way from time to time… or, let’s be honest, maybe every day. Family life takes a lot of energy. Things never go as planned. Relationships take work.  But your emotional self control actually has a BIG impact on all of that hard work! Your marriage, motherhood, and every part of family life is impacted by […]
- [Good Bible Verses For Depression: A Look At Psalms 42 and 43 // Episode 128](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/good-bible-verses-for-depression-a-look-at-psalms-42-and-43-episode-128/): How does a Christian mom find God when feeling discouraged? Let’s look at two good Bible verses for depression that give wisdom and help. Need some good Bible verses for depression? Maybe I’m crazy for closing out our summertime series with a look at depression… But it’s a part of the psalms, it’s a part of many moms’ lives, and it has a huge impact on Christian family life.  So let’s go there.  After all, God’s Word goes there! There are many good Bible verses for depression. But as a counselor (and a woman who has struggled with her own […]
- [Unless The Lord Builds The House… How To Build A Biblical Home // Episode 127](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/unless-the-lord-builds-the-house-how-to-build-a-biblical-home-episode-127/): Unless the Lord builds the house… Psalm 127 gives us the keys for how to build a biblical home in a busy modern world. How do you build a biblical home? This is probably the most important question that a Christian family can ask! You want to enjoy family life, honor God in everything you do, and raise your children to know and love the Lord.  That is a tall order, my friend.  And by God’s grace, He delights to help you do that. He loves to help you build a biblical home.  We recently wrapped up a fun series […]
- [Crying Out To God Together As A Christian Family: Prayer Tips From Psalm 86 // Episode 126](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/crying-out-to-god-together-as-a-christian-family-prayer-tips-from-psalm-86-episode-126/): Prayer is central to the Christian life, and the Christian family. These insights from Psalm 86 help your family pray together. Is it really necessary to spend time crying out to God as a family? A Christian is someone who has given their life to Jesus. Is this you? Have you heard the truth of the gospel and decided to follow Jesus? When you cried out to God to save you, He did! But this crying out to God did not end on the day you became a Christian. In fact, as the Holy Spirit helps you to know God […]
- [Do You Have The Right Christian Family Values? // Episode 125](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/do-you-have-the-right-christian-family-values-episode-125/): Do your daily priorities and choices reflect the Christian family values that you want? Let’s look at Psalm 49 for a helpful wake-up call. What are your Christian family values? Okay, I know you’re going to say that your family values and prioritizes faith, family, and a few other good things. That’s awesome.  But then comes the real question. Would your daily decisions show me that these are your family values? That you prioritize Jesus, family time, and these other good things? If I looked at your weekly screen time, your bank account, or your family calendar, what might I […]
- [The Ultimate Guide On How A Wise Woman Builds Her Home](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/the-ultimate-guide-on-how-a-wise-woman-builds-her-home-episode-124/): Explore the key elements of how a wise woman builds her home, and build a godly, joyful Christian home with Proverbs 14:1. How are you building your home? Over the past 10 weeks, we have dug deep into Proverbs 14:1. Today, we are wrapping up our series with an Ultimate Guide! How does a wise woman build her home? How are you building your home? A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it apart with her own hands. Proverbs 14:1 (NLT) No one wants to be this foolish woman. Yet, if you are not intentional about your […]
- [5 Great Scriptures To Pray For Your Family](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/5-great-scriptures-to-pray-for-your-family/): Every Christian mom wants to cover her family in prayer. These 5 incredible Scripture passages will lead you into the Lord’s presence. Praying Scripture for your family Do you ever feel stuck on what to pray for your family? Sometimes we say the same things again and again, and it can start to feel a little dry. We know there must be more.  Well, open the Bible with me today and let’s take a look at 5 powerful passages of Scripture that are wonderful prayers for your family! Lifting God’s own Word before him as you pray for your husband, […]
- [10 Powerful Ways A Christian Mom Can Create A Pattern Of Prayer For Her Home And Family // Episode 123](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/10-powerful-ways-a-christian-mom-can-create-a-pattern-of-prayer-for-her-home-and-family-episode-123/): Every Christian mom needs to create a pattern of prayer for her home and family. These 10 easy tips will help. Every Christian mom needs an easy pattern of prayer Are you praying regularly for your family? For your home? Every Christian mom wants to be praying more for her family. We know how important prayer is! But in the middle of busy days, it is easy to forget. When life gets crazy, we get off track.  And let’s be honest, sometimes prayer just feels like checking a box off our Christian things-to-do list.  Join me today as we think […]
- [6 Small Things You Can Do Today To Build Healthy Family Relationships // Episode 122.5](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/6-small-things-you-can-do-today-as-a-christian-mom-to-build-healthy-family-relationships-episode-122-5/): Change can feel hard. But if you want to build healthy family relationships, these 6 ideas are helpful and realistic, even for a busy family. Healthy family relationships sometimes require change Lately, we’ve been looking at how to be a wise woman building up her home, from Proverbs 14:1. Among many important qualities, we most recently looked at how to problem-solve when things are getting a little off track for your family life. And one of the quickest places where moms get stuck in the problem-solving process is in the step of brainstorming ideas for what to do differently.  Many moms […]
- [How To Solve Common Family Problems That Pop Up In Christian Family Life // Episode 122](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/how-to-solve-common-family-problems-that-pop-up-in-christian-family-life-so-you-can-protect-the-happy-home-life-that-you-love-episode-122/): This 5-step process will help you solve those common family problems that come up, so you can strengthen your family relationships. Family problems happen to all of us Christian families are not immune to problems! New ones pop up every day. You might not be able to predict what will come up, but you can be confident that something will.  So if you want to enjoy family life and hold onto a happy home with your people, you need to find a way to solve those common problems that come up. Yes, even when life is busy. Yes, even when […]
- [Want To Boost Family Intimacy In Your Christian Home? Put God First. // Episode 121.5](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/want-to-boost-family-intimacy-in-your-christian-home-put-god-first-episode-121-5/): You need to build intimacy with God, so that you are ready to build family intimacy at home. Let’s look at why this matters and how to do it. God will fuel your family’s intimacy I know that you want close family relationships. Of course you do! These are your people. They are so important to you. As you seek to deepen family intimacy and grow closer in your relationships, it might be tempting tory to take control of your family dynamics. There are plenty of action steps that you can try, but if your family relationships depend completely on your […]
- [12 Easy Ways To Give More Positive Attention To Your Family](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/are-you-really-listening-how-positive-attention-changes-your-christian-family-relationships-episode-121/): Learn how to make a huge impact in your Christian family as you set aside distractions and give focused positive attention to your people everyday. Are you paying attention? How often are you giving your husband and your children undivided, positive attention? I know. The days are busy. Our world is noisy and distracting. But this is exactly why your positive attention is so powerful!  If you want to encourage and bless your family, you need to pay attention to them.  That might sound simple, but it is easy to miss key opportunities to show your people that you care […]
- [Wondering If Your Words Matter? 10 Ways To Tear Down Your Christian Family Life Using Only Your Words // Episode 120.5](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/wondering-if-your-words-matter-10-ways-to-tear-down-your-christian-family-life-using-only-your-words-episode-120-5/): Wondering if your words really matter? Here are 10 ways to tear down your Christian family life using only your words… what not to do! Your words matter. As we continue looking at how to be a Proverbs 14:1 woman, building up our homes instead of foolishly tearing them down… it’s time to look at how we use our words. You probably know that your have a huge impact on your family. And hopefully, there are a lot of very positive, encouraging, uplifting words being spoke open in your home! But today, let’s take a different angle.  The reality is, […]
- [The Key To A Happy Christian Home: Speaking Encouraging Words For Your Family // Episode 120](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/the-key-to-a-happy-christian-home-speaking-encouraging-words-for-your-family-episode-120/): Your words are powerful. Let’s look at how they impact your family, and 6 Scriptures to help you speak encouragement for your family every day. Want a happy home life? One of the first things to take a look at is your WORDS. How are you using your words with your husband? Your kids? What about with yourself, in your thought life? Your words matter. Friend, nothing will tear down your home faster than harsh words, angry words, thoughtless words… and even the silent lack of encouraging, compassionate, kind words. So today, we’ll take a look at: why your words […]
- [25 Free Ideas For Family Fun Activities At Home](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/25-free-ideas-for-family-fun-activities-at-home-with-toddlers-teens-or-anyone-in-between-episode-119-5/): Finding family fun activities at home can be tricky. Here are 25 free ideas to get you started, whether you have toddlers, teens, or anyone in between. Family fun activities at home Ever feel stuck on what to do with your family? How to sneak in a little quality time, make everyone smile, and have some fun on a rainy day? There are a million ideas for how to have fun together, but it’s still really easy to feel stuck. Every family tends to find their routine, figure out what works, and then just keep coming back to the same […]
- [Having FUN With Your Christian Family! How To Get Quality Family Time Even When Life Is Busy // Episode 119](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/having-fun-with-your-christian-family-how-to-get-quality-family-time-even-when-life-is-busy-episode-119/): Quality family time is an important part of actually enjoying your family relationships. Let’s look at why having fun together matters, and how to make it happen when life is busy. Quality family time matters. But gosh, it can be hard to get. One of the most important parts of family life is having FUN together! If you’re going to enjoy your favorite people, you have to actually spend time with them. And not just time getting the household chores done or finishing the kids’ homework… you need to spend quality family time together, bonding and having fun.  Yet, when […]
- [How To Apologize, Forgive, And Restore Healthy Family Relationships: The Ins And Outs Of Christian Forgiveness In Your Home. // Episode 118](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/how-to-apologize-forgive-and-restore-healthy-family-relationships-the-ins-and-outs-of-christian-forgiveness-in-your-home-episode-118/): Apologies and forgiveness are part of Christian family life, but they aren’t easy. Use these tips to build Christian forgiveness at home. What Christian forgiveness can look like in your home Do you find it easy to apologize to your kids? What about your husband? And let’s talk about forgiveness… ever have trouble forgiving someone who has hurt you? Apologies and forgiveness are not easy. But they are a must in a Christian home! Family relationships require us to apologize, forgive, and make things right.  Christian forgiveness is a big topic. Today, we’re looking specifically at the Christian family – […]
- [Keeping A Positive Attitude As A (Busy, Tired, Struggling) Christian Mom: 6 Real-Life Tips To Help // Episode 117](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/keeping-a-positive-attitude-as-a-busy-tired-struggling-christian-mom-6-real-life-tips-to-help-episode-117/): Christian family life can be exhausting, and these 6 real-life tips will help you hold onto a positive attitude even when you’re struggling. Finding a positive attitude Can you enjoy family life when your attitude is crummy? Nope. Your attitude has everything to do with how your home feels, how you engage with your family, and how you handle frustrating moments of your day. As Christian moms, we need to figure out how to hold onto a positive attitude even when things aren’t going the way we want. And we don’t want a rose-colored-glasses positive attitude, with a fake smile […]
- [4 Good Daily Habits To Strengthen A Biblical Mindset](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/4-daily-habits-you-need-as-a-christian-mom-to-hold-onto-a-godly-mindset-episode-116/): Do you have good daily habits to help you keep a positive attitude on the good and bad days of motherhood? These 4 habits will help. Good Daily Habits Will Change Your Perspective How you think about life has EVERYTHING to do with how much you enjoy life.  Your perspective on the world matters. And when you have a godly mindset and a biblical perspective on what’s happening and what life is all about, you will enjoy family life so much more! There is so much purpose and meaning in what you do every day as a Christian mom. It […]
- [4 Christian Journaling Prompts To Help You Build Great Family Relationships](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/4-key-questions-every-mom-must-answer-in-order-to-build-great-christian-family-relationships-episode-115/): Every mom should be able to answer these 4 Christian journaling prompts in order to build great family relationships. 4 key questions As Proverbs 14:1 tell us, it takes a wise woman to build her home. Family life is a lot of work, and it can be stressful and discouraging at times. To get through the tough times, you need clarity on why family life matters and what you’re really trying to build.  Today, I’m outlining 4 key questions that EVERY mom needs to have a good answer for. Honestly, whether you’re a Christian mom, a stay-at-home-mom, a new mom, […]
- [How A Wise Woman Builds Her House (And What It Means)](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/want-to-enjoy-home-life-with-your-christian-family-be-the-wise-woman-in-proverbs-141-episode-114/): What does it mean that a wise woman builds her house? Let’s find the meaning of Proverbs 14:1, so we can enjoy Christian family life more. Do you want to be a Proverbs 14:1 woman? How important is it to you to enjoy family life? To feel connected with your Christian family, comfortable in your home, and at peace with those who are most important to you? It’s almost a trick question, friend. I know it is WILDLY important to you! Lately, I’ve been struggling to find joy and peace in my own home life. I’ve been diving into Scripture […]
- [Making Good Decisions To Bless Your Family](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/113-2/): Families face many hard situations. Here’s how to make good decisions to bless your family (when when it’s hard). decision-making in your Christian family Sometimes, the things we want and plan don’t wind up lining up with what God seems to be asking us to do.  As a Christian family, we know that sacrifice will be a part of family life. And when our deepest goal is to follow Jesus and do what is truly best for our family, it sometimes means making decisions that put a hold on our personal desires or plans. Hard stuff. Important stuff. So how […]
- [5 Meaningful Reasons To Pray As A Christian Mom](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/112-2/): There is incredible power in becoming a woman of prayer, and knowing these 5 reasons to pray will motivate you to go deeper with Jesus. Moms have so many reasons to pray! If you’re anything like me, the busier you get… the less likely you are to pray.  Those reasons are dumb. Busyness, stress, marriage conflict, parenting trouble – these are the times when we most need God’s help! But I often turn everywhere else first.  Sometimes, it’s simply a matter of forgetting, if prayer isn’t a regular habit in my life at the moment.  But other times, I turn […]
- [Taking Action And Seeing Progress Toward Your G.R.E.A.T. Christian Family Goals For The New Year // Episode 111](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/111-2/): What are we talking about today? Happy New Year! Are you excited about the goals that you have for this new year? Maybe you’ve picked a word of the year, or you have a few resolutions – or maybe there are Big Crazy Goals that you want to see happen in your life.  Well, my friend, let’s make that happen. Okay, okay – the Lord is the one who truly makes change happen. But as we come alongside him in the work He is doing, we want to know what practical steps will help us move FORWARD toward these goals […]
- [How to set GREAT goals for your Christian family life, and some ideas to get you started // Episode 110](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/110-2/): What are we talking about today? It’s that time of year again. Do you just love new years resolutions? The chance to start a new year fresh, try some new things, and make every moment count with your favorite people? I love it. I love the fresh blank paper planner. I love the time to reflect on what’s happened and to pray for what is ahead. I love that feeling that anything could happen. But if we aren’t careful, we can linger in the feelings and not actually get anything done!  Well, that’s why today we’re talking about how to […]
- [Tips To Prevent Your Christian Family Holidays From Turning Into A Disaster… And Ideas For What To Do If Things Fall Apart Anyway // Episode 109](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/109-2/): What are we talking about today? Anytime there is a special event going on, there is extra space for things to fall apart. Emotions are higher, schedules are disrupted, memories are being made… and sometimes that means hurt feelings, conflict, and disappointment.  Christmas does not always create the memories that we want.  So today, we’re looking at 4 practical tips to AVOID disaster in your family holiday, plus 4 tips for how to RESPOND in the aftermath of disaster if it does happen. If things fall apart and feelings get hurt, there is hope.  Let’s dive in. Listen to Episode […]
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- [10 Simple Ways to Keep Jesus, Family Time, and Gratitude at the Center of Your Christian Family's Holiday Season // Episode 106](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/106-2/): What are we talking about today? The holidays are great… but they are often so busy! And it’s way too easy to get distracted from the important things that you want your family time to focus on for Christmas. Maybe you’re distracted by the presents, maybe it’s all the extra parties and gatherings, or maybe it’s simply a busier to-do list. Whatever it is, let me encourage you today to set it aside. Refocus. Be realistic, and make time for what is actually most important for you as a Christian mom.  If you’re anything like me, those most important things […]
- [Building Christian Family In Law Relationships When You Just Aren't On The Same Page // Episode 105](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/105-2/): What are we talking about today? Relationships with the in-laws can be tricky. There is often a lot of baggage and emotion in these parts of the Christian family experience, and it can be really difficult to navigate these relationships well! Whether you love your in-laws or tolerate them, you have certainly had moments when you disagreed with them. When you just weren’t quite on the same page. And this often doesn’t just stay in that in-law relationship, but goes on to create tension in your marriage. Today, we’re looking at some practical tips for handling these in-law dynamics in […]
- [Biblical Parenting as a Christian Mom... How to Biblically Parent Your Children in a Broken World // Episode 104](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/104-2/): What are we talking about today? We all know that we live in a broken world. And while we want to protect our children from all of the sin, pain, and hardship, the simple reality is that… we can’t.  Good parenting is hard, and it takes hard, intentional work. And to be a biblical parent, raising our kids to know Jesus, we need to prepare them not only for the joy of following Christ but also prepare them for the hard realities of this life.  How do we guide our children through the brokenness of the world? How do we […]
- [Christian Marriage Communication: Fighting Fair, Finding Forgiveness, and Handling Conflict With Healthy Relationship Communication // Episode 103](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/103/): What are we talking about today? Ah, conflict. It is no fun! And it can destroy our peaceful home, happy family life, and the witness of our Christian marriage. As a marriage and family therapist, I have spent hundreds of hours helping couples work through conflict in all its various ways. So today, I’m outlining the 3 phases of conflict and looking at specific Bible passages that help us understand ways to handle those phases well. Ways to fight fair, find resolution, and get back to happiness in our marriage. Let’s dive in. Listen to Episode 103: Listen on APPLE […]
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- [Managing the Christian Family Dynamics of Multiple Children: These 8 Strategies Will Help You Connect With each // Episode 101](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/101/): What are we talking about today? I remember taking walks with my husband in the years before we had kids and talking through “when we’re done with this busy season of life, we’re going to…” and filling in the blank with all sorts of things we wanted to do.  We thought we were busy then. Ha! 🤣 Today, I laugh at that memory. Because the reality is, kids make life so much busier! And the more kids you have, the busier life can get.  Even in a Christian family, relationship-building takes work and intentionality. So this week on the podcast, we took […]
- [Walking Through Seasons of Celebration And Sadness in Your Christian Family Relationships // Episode 100](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/100/): What are we talking about today? We all want happiness in life. We want peace, security, purpose, and fun. But we also promise in our wedding vows “in sickness and in health” for a reason.  Because life will throw curveballs at us.  Life will have its hard seasons. And the reality is, these are often seasons when we can most strengthen our family relationships! Through the good and the bad, the fun and the hard, we want to be building up our relationships all the time. So today, let’s look at 5 ways we can do this well. Let’s dive […]
- [The 5 Love Languages, Creativity, And A Reality Check For A Busy Christian Mom: Let's Figure Out The Best Ways To Love YOUR People Well // Episode 99](https://loveyourpeoplewell.com/099/): What are we talking about today? There are so many ways to show your people that you love them, yet we sometimes feel like we are spinning our wheels in our relationships! We need creative ideas for how to show our family that we love them, and realistic ways to make that happen. In today’s episode, we’ll explore Dr. Gary Chapman’s five love languages ideas, dive into some practical examples for family life, and brainstorm creative ways to love your people well in real life. Ready? Let’s dive in. Listen to Episode 99: Listen on APPLE Listen on GOOGLE Listen […]

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