by Teri Claassen | Apr 7, 2021 | Parenting
“Do as I say not as I do”… double standards in parenting can make your parenting journey very difficult. Kids are always watching and are like sponges absorbing what we teach them- intentionally and unintentionally. It’s important to pay...
by Teri Claassen | Mar 31, 2021 | Faith
Can you fight off shame differently when you consider how much Jesus loves you? Think about it. Understanding the love of Jesus can be the antidote for combating shame’s anti-gospel message and learn to love ourselves the way Jesus does. I talk about love a lot...
by Teri Claassen | Mar 24, 2021 | Pre-marital counseling
I LOVE working with couples who are preparing to say I do. It’s refreshing to see couples who see they need to plan for their marriage while they are planning their wedding. Many get caught up in the thrill of engagement and wedding stuff and lose sight of what...
by Teri Claassen | Mar 17, 2021 | Coping
Have you ever had a favorite book that speaks to you and helps you re-think things in life? The Red Sea Rules by Robert Morgan is one of those books for me. This book has been a sweet go-to when walking through hard times, and it’s been one I’ve...
by Teri Claassen | Mar 10, 2021 | Codependency
Do you know the dangers of not working on your codependency issues? Ignoring these issues could end in many personal and relationship issues. We used to watch a lot of Pooh in my house when my kiddos were younger. As I watched many of the episodes, I couldn’t...
by Teri Claassen | Mar 3, 2021 | Conflict
Not everyone will get along 100% of the time. There will be times when you agree and other times when you disagree. For many it’s hard to be graceful and loving when you disagree with others. So here are some “must do’s” to be mindful of....
by Teri Claassen | Feb 24, 2021 | Anger
Have you ever smelled something disgusting that seemed to be rotting? Our natural reaction is to get to the root of the rot and take care of it. What if the rot is something emotional and internal? An old resentment or grudge? A hidden sin issue? Pain from the past...
by Teri Claassen | Feb 17, 2021 | Relationships
Healthy relationships require give and take. You have to be willing to sacrifice and compromise in order for there to be a healthy blend of 2 becoming 1. ‘You’ and ‘Me’ have to become an ‘Us’. Sacrifice is a willing choice you make...
by Teri Claassen | Feb 11, 2021 | Love
Happy Valentine’s Day week! As everyone is focusing on love right now, I thought it would be best to look what it takes to make a relationship healthy. I am thankful to say that my husband and I have been married for almost 20 years and have a great...
by Teri Claassen | Feb 3, 2021 | Current Events
Many people are working from home due to this crazy global pandemic. Not only are people overwhelmed and stressed with all that has happened around us this past year, but many people’s careers look completely different too. If you’re one of the people who...
