Because the Family Matters

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

Jelly Roll just walked onto that Grammy stage and did what most of these celebrities are too scared to do.

He pulled out a Bible.

He thanked God for pulling him out of a deep, dark place.

And you could tell some of that crowd got uncomfortable.

Then he said it anyway:

“Jesus is for everybody.”

Not for the perfect.
Not for the polished.
Not just for the “acceptable.”

For the broken.
For the addicted.
For the anxious.
For the lonely.
For the man who messed up and still wants to come home.

If you’re in a dark season right now, hear me: God isn’t done with you.

The same Jesus that lifted him can lift you.

Keep going. Keep praying. Keep believing.

01/30/2026

Don't Persecute - Examine Yourself



This scripture verse goes along with the idea of blaming her or turning things back on her. If you are like many men, you are expert at wiggling out of your responsibility.

You remind her of how she doesn’t watch the budget, how she doesn’t maintain the house, how your wife doesn’t want s*x, how she is too lenient or too strict on the kids, or any number of things that are irritants to you. You may refrain from doing this in a normal conversation, but when things get heated, they come out.

You think her inability to correct the things that irritate you is a sign of disrespect. So you use these to shoot her down, make her feel guilty so that you can walk off, scot-free. Jesus would never do that. Neither should you.

One of the reasons she is ready to leave is that you never examine yourself. You are always questioning her, sizing her up to your standards, judging her performance. If the same rules applied to your behavior, would you pass the test? If God were to examine your ability to comfort her heart, empathize with her fears, feel her pain, share her worries, and reflect His love to her - could you possibly stand up to that scrutiny?

The standards most men compare themselves to are miserably short of God’s standard. We think if we have provided for our family, spent some time with them, maybe do a date night from time to time, stay away from p**n (mostly), go to church, and generally be a good guy, then that’s it. We deserve the ‘great man’ gold star.

This standard is a description of a weak, selfish man. Certainly not one who deserves any reward. Yay - you reached the level of mediocrity. Pat yourself on the back.

If we want to be great men, we have to turn to God’s standard for greatness, not ours. God invites us to examine ourselves. Here’s how to do it:

Find Bible Verses About Manhood. What is a man supposed to be? Can you name any Bible verses that say? If not, make this your first assignment. Search the Bible for verses that tell men what their character should be like - especially as it relates to their wives.

Find Bible Verses About God’s Character. How does He treat us? How does He act? How does He love? Is He compassionate, patient, sensitive, relational? Write down everything you find about how God cares for us.

Compare Yourself To What You Find. Once you have a list of verses, make a list of character qualities and actions Godly men are supposed to exercise. Then compare yourself to them honestly. Go one step further and have your friends tell you how you compare, or your wife if you dare.

01/30/2026

Now taking new clients ages 5 and up.

- Creative play therapy
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- Family Counseling
- Individual Counseling
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-Parenting
-Mens Issues
-Womens Issues
-Chronic Illness and Pain
-Trauma
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I DO NOT GO TO COURT!!!

I am a Faith-Based Therapist.
Practice is located within a cozy home atmosphere to provide complete comfort and confidentiality.

God first
Marriage
Children
Everything Everyone else

01/30/2026

Could this be you?

“Delayed Cleaning Syndrome” with a side of “Visual Clutter Overload.”

01/29/2026

Not every hurt is just a moment.

Gabay et al. (2020) describe the tendency for interpersonal victimhood as a stable pattern that shapes how people interpret conflict, dwell on offenses, and respond in relationships.

Awareness of this mindset can be the first step toward healthier connection and growth.

01/28/2026

Love is not an option. It is a choice to never give up, to take time outs during heavy conversations, to come back stronger in communication, to love God as an ‘us’, to support each other through life, walk through hard valleys together, to play hard, have lots of fun, and being married to me… well let’s just say I’m the rebellious risk taker, the one that says, c’mon let’s just do it. I’ve got us stuck at the beach over a sunset I wanted to see. I’ve been on stage at concerts on months it was not my birthday, but I’ve danced with artists I can tell my grandkids all about that one time with Earth Wind and Fire. Last night Dave and I were planning our vacation and looks like it’s Colorado, maybe Missouri. We looked at Hawaii, but we both love horses. We thought for sure he would take me back to Nashville but at that price he could take me to Paris. Who knows where God will take us 🤷‍♀️♥️. We are both excited. Traveling is hard for me so we are limited. My walker is something I have to consider. It will not stop me from living and playing. Love-hate relationship with that thing.

Yesterday I had to stop working when my leg turned purple and I was crying in pain. He came to get me and we did our devotion then our daughters planned our family vacation separate from mine and Dave’s. Takes my mind off court cases, subpoenas, and the Goliath ahead of me. They all really came through for me. Choose wisely when you choose your person. Love is not a fairytale. It’s better. It’s like skydiving 🪂 and surfing 🏄‍♀️ to catch the highest wave. So I hear. It’s so fulfilling when love conquers ALL. It is biblical. Just follow God. Ok but don’t lie about your birthday to get on stage 😉 🎸 💃 🙋‍♀️🤷‍♀️

I pray love for each of you. ♥️🙏

01/28/2026

Marriage was designed to be a place of safety, not fear, love, not intimidation, healing, not harm. A man is never more out of alignment with God than when he uses his strength to wound instead of protect. Christ did not dominate the church; He laid His life down for her. Any form of abuse, whether physical, verbal, emotional, or psychological, stands in direct opposition to the love of Christ. Abuse tears down marriages, brick by brick, eroding trust, poisoning intimacy, and, over time, fracturing a woman's mental and emotional health, leaving anxiety, fear, shame, and silence where peace once lived. God never intended marriage to be a battlefield. To the women, your pain is real, and God sees, God cares, and abuse is not your fault. Love does not terrorize; correction does not humiliate; authority does not crush. What breaks your mind and spirit does not come from God. And to the men, you are called higher. Strength is not proven by volume, control, or intimidation. True masculinity looks like restraint, gentleness, repentance, and sacrificial love. A godly man builds his home; he does not destroy it..
Colossians 3: 19 husbands love your wives and be not bitter against them.
Ephesians 5: 25 husbands love your wives even as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for her.
1 Peter 3: 7 likewise ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife that your prayers may not be hindered.
Psalms 34: 18 The Lord is close to them that have a broken heart and he saves those with a contrite spirit.

01/27/2026

Jesus in their little hearts ♥️🙏