Category: psychological preparation

  • How to Be a Peace Maker…Not a Peace Faker

    How to Be a Peace Maker…Not a Peace Faker

    Have you ever seen those TV episodes that open up in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting? Usually, there’s a moment where a person stands up, introduces themselves, and finishes off with their struggle point. Well if there were such a thing as CAA (i.e., Conflict Avoiders Anonymous), my introduction would probably…

  • Renewing Your Mind — How to Mentally Prepare While You Wait

    Renewing Your Mind — How to Mentally Prepare While You Wait

    As a single woman who grew up in the church, I constantly heard about “becoming a wife” or “preparing for your husband.” You know what I rarely heard about? The mental and emotional preparation needed to sustain a healthy marriage.  Looking back, I was not mentally ready for marriage. I had…