Niki Parker LLC

02/17/2026

When Going No Contact Feels Necessary—and Still Breaks Your Heart

For many Christians, choosing to go no contact with a family member is not a decision made lightly.

It often comes after years of prayer, endurance of relational traumas, conversation, forgiveness, and hope that something might finally change. By the time distance feels necessary, the heart is usually already exhausted. Even when no contact brings relief—it can also bring intense grief that feels confusing, lonely, and spiritually unsettling.

If you have chosen distance from a family member and still find yourself aching, second-guessing, or wondering what faithfulness looks like now, you are not alone.

This space is not here to shame you for choosing boundaries. Nor is it here to rush you toward reconciliation before safety, repentance, or capacity exist. Instead, this is an invitation to slow down and name the both/and reality many Christians live with: sometimes no contact is necessary—and it can still break your heart.

Read More Here: https://www.nikiparkerllc.com/blog/going-no-contact-as-a-christian

02/17/2026

7 Signs You Need Christian Counseling—Even If You Love Jesus and Read Your Bible

You love Jesus. You read your Bible. You pray. You serve. You try to trust God with your whole heart.

And still…You feel anxious. You’re continuously overwhelmed. You feel emotionally exhausted. You wrestle with something inside you that just will not calm down.

That disconnect can be deeply confusing for Christian women.

Many women silently ask themselves questions they are almost afraid to say out loud:

“Why am I still struggling if my faith is strong?”

“Why does my anxiety not go away when I pray?”

“Why do I feel so emotionally reactive when I love God?”

“Why am I burned out in ministry when I am serving Him?”

If that is you, please hear this clearly:

Needing Christian counseling does not mean you are failing God. It often means your nervous system is overwhelmed, your story carries wounds, and your heart needs care—not correction.

Christian counseling is not a replacement for faith. It is often a place where faith and healing finally meet.

Read More Here: https://www.nikiparkerllc.com/blog/7-signs-you-need-christian-counseling

02/15/2026

02/09/2026

Another aspect I love about the life that God has blessed us with: Discernment.

The ability to make decisions by leaning on him. This isn't always an easy process-but one that requires prayer, meditation, and sitting with him.

One that draws us closer to stillness and being present.

God-give me the words to speak today-with your kindness and grace at the center of my work. I give it all to you.

02/08/2026

I Love that the Lord's Day begins by spending time with our Church Community.

We've been diving into some deeper work in our Church and discussing the necessity of growing within a community.

This community of believers, specifically our small group--is such a blessing. I am beyond thankful that our group leader Renee invited me a few years back.

02/07/2026

On this beautiful Saturday morning I am reflecting on how much I LOVE having people I can trust around my kids.

I recognize as I write this, that this may be a sensitive subject for some parents.

I come from a line of work where I once held a caseload of 100% children who were assaulted, so when selecting someone to care for our kids-I was understandably cautious.

I had a lady all lined up-and literally the business day BEFORE I was to return from maternity leave-she bailed on us.

That is when we found Mrs Jerry. At the recommendation of my mother in law, I called her up and met with this sweet elderly lady. She shared that she could just tell in her spirit that something felt right about our phone call.

She told me that she had recently turned down some individuals for care because something felt off-but it was a God moment for the both of us.

She watched our youngest for 6 beautiful years. We still get to see her sometimes. She is a cherished part of our family, and will forever be. Just like my own babysitter from childhood. Forever my Family!

02/06/2026

On Day 6 of the month of Love I am reminded of how much I appreciate communication.

The kind that’s honest, gentle, and intentional. The kind that clears misunderstandings instead of creating them, and brings people closer instead of pushing them apart. Love feels safer when we’re willing to speak and listen.

02/06/2026

On Day 5 I'm thinking about how much I LOVE getting a front-row seat to my child’s growth.

Cheering them on through wrestling matches, karate classes, and basketball games—showing up, believing in them, and being someone they know is always there.
Children are a blessing from the Lord.

02/04/2026

Another thing I love about life-- is how children can turn something as ordinary as snow into a moment worth stopping for.

No big meaning.
No agenda.
Just presence.

02/03/2026

Today I'm reminded that I love the simplicity of SLEEP. After a few nights here and there struggling to fall asleep as fast as I'd like, I pause to appreciate the days when rest comes easy, without worries, without over-thinking, without anxiety brain jumping onto my sheep as if she is embracing her own rodeo while I chase after her.

02/02/2026

Day 2 of Things I LOVE about Life:

I LOVE that God gave us amazing flavors to work with in the kitchen. Anyone who has eaten at my table knows I am a fan of GARLIC and GINGER like no other. If the recipe calls for 2 cloves-you can bet I'm adding 3.

02/01/2026

Welcome to February: The Month of Love.

This month I am focusing on things I LOVE about my life (And I invite you to do the same).

Day 1: I LOVE that my husband helps in the parenting load. I know we live in a different generation and that isnt always the case in some homes. I'm thankful and appreciative that we share the parental load.