Lizette Claudio

Do you have a support system?

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Moving to a new place is no joke. It's exciting, but it's also exhausting. It's full of promise, but it comes with pain. In spite of the challenges, I realized that there's much to be thankful for because God makes sure I have everything--or everyone--I need. Sometimes I just don't see it. ©iStockphoto.com/joeshmo

More for the singles!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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Yesterday’s guest post from Sam Johnson was a huge hit, and for the singles who liked that, I’m pleased to announce that there’s more! Today, I’m happy to share some insights from another one of my friends, Anna Moran. Anna is one of those women who I look up to because peace, joy, and faithfulness [...]

Things I wish I learned when I was single (A guest post by Samantha Johnson)

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

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Is singleness a blessing or a curse? A lot of single people think of singleness as a curse. I’m not even going to pretend that the thought never crossed my mind before. Just like a lot of the single people I know, I’ve battled with loneliness, disappointment, and frustration. But as the years have gone [...]

Practicing what you preach can be easy (or easier!)

Monday, August 23, 2010

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Okay, here’s the truth: practicing what you preach isn’t easy at all. I should know, I’m a teacher, and I struggle with this a lot. You know that saying that goes, “Those who can’t do, teach”? I’ve always thought that was a little harsh. But there is a sad truth behind this: sometimes it’s just [...]

Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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I’m on a [reading] roll! In marriage, is love really enough? Now that’s a common question, don’t you think? Having grown up in a broken home, I always thought that a good marriage was something only found in fairy tales. I was pleased to find out later on that a good, strong, faithful, and godly [...]

The Languages of Love

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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I can imagine most of you have heard of Dr. Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages. But just in case you haven’t heard about it, the premise is simple: Chapman says that there are five distinct languages that people use to express love: WORDS OF AFFIRMATION • QUALITY TIME • RECEIVING GIFTS • ACTS [...]