Whenever the sadder moments of this complex kaleidoscope of feelings appear on the screen of my heart, my self-talk immediately shifts to dissolve the lump in my throat.
Author: Tammy Oberg De La Garza
Tammy - wife, mother, author, counselor, and professor at Roosevelt University in Chicago. She has been married to the great love of her life, Rey, since 1996, and is quite familiar with the bumpy road of matrimony. She can often be found at sporting events, college campuses, or in the car writing her next novel!
His Justice
Yesterday marked a horrible anniversary. On November 29, 2018, the son of a wealthy surgeon entered our son's dorm room, and stabbed him multiple times. Alex almost died. Twice. His physical wounds required 3 hospitalizations, emergency surgery to the lower abdomen, a chest tube to re-inflate a collapsed lung, staples to close a deep cut, …
The Temptation of Self-Righteousness
Today’s message in church hurt my feelings. Let me explain. Our youth pastor, Joey Silva, delivered a message about the trap of self-righteousness (21.35). We considered King David’s sin of adultery, deception and murder. King David had been unremorseful for a full year, when the prophet Nathan presented a parallel situation of a rich man …
Turn Back!
In last week’s blog, we explored the “Cruise-Control” nature of relationships – taking for granted those who are in our lives. Just as passion for our husbands cools over a period of time, so too, can our pursuit of God’s presence. When everything shut down in March due to Covid, the people in my home …
Not a House of Cards
Like many of you, during this time of Covid, I’ve experienced shifts in some of my relationships. Because I’ve had more time, there’s been more phone calls and Zoom chats with my parents. The relationship with my church family has admittedly cooled during these many weeks separated from my Sisters in faith. The relationship with …
Ready to Roll!
It has been a while since I've published a new blog entry. I wish I could say it was because of an exciting new book I'm writing, but the past year has been a season of waiting. God has been working on my heart and growing my faith in exciting and sometimes painful ways. I …
Greatest Love Story
This blog post is from a dear friend of mine.. “Through all the seeking and wondering, the pain and failures, I finally found my forever one true love.” ~Yoliz Botello~
I’ve been sharing my story for a while now, but lately i’ve been repeating it in many places and with so many different people in my life that I never thought I would do. The opportunity simply just seems right each time. And you know what? I feel compelled to share it with you today.
Growing up I loved watching the “Cinderella” Disney movie. I’d watch it over and over again hmmm i’d say, about every day 🙂 . I’ve always been drawn to romance movies and I catch myself always admiring good romantic relationships. I hardly watch TV, but when I do it’s usually TLC’s “Say Yes To The Dress,” as well as “Four weddings,” and I deeply admire HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” couple. Anyway, you get the picture. I have a huge desire to one day have my very own “Cinderella story.”
At 26 years old, i’ve…
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Should I stay? Or should I go?
Women of a certain age… let’s say in their 40’s and 50’s are exiting their marriages at an alarming rate. I am hearing from Christian women who have made the decision to divorce, because of loneliness dead relationship alcoholism/addiction lack of affirmation or love unmet expectations Malachi 2:16 God says “I hate divorce.” The Biblical …
God Intended Marriage for Good
Do something today that will delight your husband. Dare you! Tammy~
Dare to Respect 
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