Husbands on the Hotseat

It seems when there's been a betrayal in a marriage, there's the never ending quest for reassurance.  But sometime in that quest wives get caught between a rock and a hard place:  how often should I ask him questions I think are important, especailly when he seems unresponsive?  My husband just posted a great article on that called Mrs. Interrogator - Am I Ever Gonna Be Off the Hotseat? Take a read... and let me know what you think.-R   Continue Reading

Anthony Weiner and the State of Men

Anthony Weiner has recently indicated that he will be getting help to deal with his sexual issues, and for that, well... I'm glad.  He seems to have employed the "Chineese water torture" method of disclosure that my husband often talks about when he's counseling men about what not to do.  But at least now, it all out in the open.  Many of you have questions about what to expect when someone decides to get help for this, and for an intellegent discussion on this, I'd recommend that you read my husband's blog post Congressman Weiner Seeks Help Continue Reading

Someone To Walk Beside You

Join me for our next WifeBoat Online Support Group Starting Tuesday nights: March 15th - May 17th   I've had many women ask me how they could possibly cope after finding out the devastating news that their husband had been using pornography, having an affair or feeling homosexual attractions.  These grieving wives have often felt there was no place to turn to talk safely and openly about what they were dealing with.  Family, friends, and career concerns have been some of the reasons why. That's why I started the WifeBoat Online Support Continue Reading

Personal Worship and Healing

I have taught on the subject of worship and healing ever since I worked for a Christian music company that specifically focused on worship. But I've also drawn heavily on my own experiences and those of the women I've worked with through the years.  I'm reposting this article in the hope that in this New Year, you'll find something that speaks to you and will help you draw nearer to the Source of Healing. I learned this during the time I worked through the pain of my first husband’s betrayal: personal worship leads to healing.  At first I was Continue Reading

Emmanuel! He Always Reminds Me

Every Christmas I seem to get bogged down in the details.  I think it's because I'm a first-born and I have the incredible sense of responsibility to do things perfectly, from the way I fold the dishtowels to the way I hang the Christmas wreath. When I'm in this state, I don't appreciate and enjoy the wonderous thoughts and reflections of the season. I just go like gangbusters, get exhausted and start feeling unappreciated.  O Martha, thy name is Renee.  And this is no way to do Christmas. I  love the Lord and  He is so patient when I Continue Reading