Episode 196: Looking Back on 2025

As the year winds down, I’m inviting you into one of my favorite rhythms—pausing between Christmas and NewYear’s to reflect on all that’s been. This year brought deep healing in my marriage, clarity in my health, peace in my relationships, and joy in my writing. I’ll also walk you through gentle questions to help you look back with gratitude and ahead with hope. How is my heart toward God these days?What moments this year most shaped my faith ordeepened my trust in God?Where did I notice unexpected gifts hidden in hardship?What brought me the greatest joy—and did I let myself fully feel it?Who has most influenced or encouraged me this year?In what ways have I grown emotionally, spiritually, or relationally?What (or who) caused my greatest sadness, and how has God met me there?How is my life different—maybe even better—than it was a year ago?What area of my life feels most out of alignment right now (spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally, orvocationally)?If I could change or pursue one thing in the year ahead, what would it be—and why might it matter?FREE (or Super Affordable) ResourcesStories Only Strangers Can See: https://form.jotform.com/250124488113147If You’re in a Difficult Marriage: Safety First: If you’re not safe—or if you or your children are being physically or sexually harmed—please create a safety plan and reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233). Safety plan: ⁠https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan/⁠Confidential marriage assessment:⁠http://bit.ly/marriage-assessment⁠7 Days of Prayer for Your Hard Marriage: ⁠https://bit.ly/7-days-of-prayer-for-your-hard-marriage⁠Surviving in a Difficult Christian Marriage e-book: ⁠https://bit.ly/Elisabeth-Klein-books-on-Amazon⁠Better Way to Stay e-course: ⁠https://bit.ly/better-way-to-stay-marriage-ecourse⁠Decision Time e-course: ⁠https://bit.ly/courses-for-wholeness⁠If You’re Separated, Divorced, or a Single Mom: Unraveling: Hanging Onto Faith Through the End of a Christian Marriage book: ⁠https://bit.ly/Elisabeth-Klein-books-on-Amazon⁠Moving On as a Christian Single Mom e-book: ⁠https://bit.ly/Elisabeth-Klein-books-on-Amazon⁠Heartbreak to Hope divorce recovery e-course: ⁠https://bit.ly/Heartbreak-to-Hope-ecourse⁠All other courses: ⁠https://bit.ly/courses-for-wholenessFresh Starts e-course: https://bit.ly/courses-for-wholeness