The only person I can control - the only person who can make sure I’m living an integrated and holy life is me. Relying on God’s grace and ALL his gifts for sure - but no one else can do this for me but me.

What does it look like to set boundaries with your child who is living with mental illness when love, fear, and exhaustion collide? Does helping ever become enabling? How do I care for my child without burning out? How is family endurance built while navigating long-term mental health conditions? Please join me and HBT parents John and Kelly Rosati and Ken and Meaghan Grider on Wednesday, June 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (PT) as we explore these questions. Hosted by HBT’s Director of Content, David Mandani, MSW, MATS, we will discuss the practical realities of setting and communicating healthy boundaries while maintaining compassion for our children living with mental health challenges. Register at the link in bio or click here: secure.qgiv.com/for/hopeforb…

This gave me pause today thinking about families: “Without time for talking, laughing, arguing, sharing stories, and showing affection, we are just a collection of people who share the same refrigerator.” Pauline Boss, Ambiguous Loss

Same……👍

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I am honored to join @DianeLangberg at the Trauma, Truth, &Redeeming Power Conference in November. Dr Langberg is a gift to the Church and to me personally.

The French saying no to physician assisted suicide. Physician assisted suicide is not healthcare. cruxnow.com/church-in-europe…

Parenting a child with mental illness can often feel like having the same painful conversations over and over again. Our deepest desire is to see our child choose help, yet their illness may prevent them from doing so. How can we build a strong relationship and offer support without compromising our own boundaries? Please join me on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. (PT) for a conversation with world-renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Xavier Amador. We’ll explore why a child may be unable to acknowledge their mental illness, how to prioritize connection as a pathway to help, practical ways to set boundaries, and how active listening can help de-escalate conflict. Click the link in my bio to register.

Join Rick and me for this special one-day event in beautiful Laguna Beach, California. Sunday, June 7, 2026 | The Ranch at Laguna Beach      We have a few spots remaining and space is limited. Please register today at the link in my bio or visit: StrongerTogether2026.eventbr…

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why does my child refuse help even when they’re clearly struggling?” Oftentimes, we are so desperate to get our children help, but instead of building a relationship of trust that leads to treatment, we seem to end up creating conflict. Please join me and world-renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Xavier Amador on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. (PT), as we talk about boundaries and communication that can deepen trust with our loved ones and, in turn, create an environment where treatment may become possible. Click the link in my bio to register.

Join Rick and me for Stronger Together: A Marriage Enrichment Event (space is limited). Sunday, June 7, 2026 | The Ranch at Laguna Beach Please watch the video and register with the link in bio or visit: StrongerTogether2026.eventbr… #StrongerTogether #MarriageEnrichment #CandidAndPersonalTeaching #EngagingPanel #BuildCommunity #HopeForBrighterTomorrows

Black Churches Urge Congregants to Mobilize After Supreme Court Ruling Denominational leaders say the latest weakening of protections for minority voters is discouraging but not cause for despair. chrst.today/49mVbKx

💛 One week away—if Mother’s Day feels heavy this year, this space was created just for you. Comfort for a Woman’s Heart is a grief event for women who need a safe and gentle place to freely express the sorrow they experience on Mother’s Day. If you have lost a child or a mother, are widowed, have experienced infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or estrangement from your children, you are welcome here. Through music, stories from women just like you, encouraging words from Kay Warren, prayer, and personal reflection, you will find comfort and renewed hope through faith, friendship, and the fellowship that grows from shared suffering. To register, click the link in bio or visit: ComfortForYou.eventbrite.com When: Friday, May 8, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Where: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Sponsor: Daily Hope Hosted by: Kay Warren and Sandra Maddox Cost: $15 Attire: Casual Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served Questions: events@pastorrick.com Please note: Due to limited space, a ticket is required; we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins

Comfort for a Woman’s Heart is a grief event for women who need a safe and gentle place to freely express the sorrow they experience on Mother’s Day. If you have lost a child or a mother, are widowed, have experienced infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or estrangement from your children, you are welcome here. Through music, stories from women just like you, encouraging words from Kay Warren, prayer, and personal reflection, you will find comfort and renewed hope through faith, friendship, and the fellowship that grows from shared suffering. To register, click the link in bio. When: Friday, May 8, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Where: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Sponsor: Daily Hope Hosted by: Kay Warren and Sandra Maddox Cost: $15 Attire: Casual Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served Questions: mailto:events@pastorrick.com Please note: Due to limited space, a ticket is required; we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins**

Good news—there’s still space available! Join Rick and me at Stronger Together, a marriage enrichment experience for parents of children (any age) with mental illness. Stronger Together offers you a much-needed day of rest, reconnection, and renewal. What if you could take a break from the daily demands of life and invest in your marriage? This event gives you a chance to turn toward your spouse and connect with other couples walking a similar path. Leave feeling seen, supported, and filled with fresh hope. Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Ranch at Laguna Beach $299 per couple Your experience includes candid and personal teaching from Rick and me, an engaging panel of couples sharing relatable stories, meaningful opportunities to build community, and delicious meals and snacks. Register by clicking the link in the bio or by visiting: StrongerTogether2026.eventbr… For questions, please reach out to: Info@HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org

If you're a dad of a child (any age) with a mental health challenge, this call was created with you in mind.  Rock Fellowship, a ministry of Hope for Brighter Tomorrows, is a free online gathering specifically for you—for fathers navigating the daily reality of having a child with mental illness. This time together includes testimonies from dads in your situation, practical tools integrating Scripture and research to help support you, a safe space to ask tough questions, and receive prayer—all designed to help you find hope, wisdom, and community in your toughest moments. We hope you’ll join us. We stand together, anchored in Christ our Rock. Thursday, April 23 | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (PT) Register: HopeforBrighterTomorrows.org…

I started the nonprofit, Hope for Brighter Tomorrows (HBT), because parents of kids (any age) with mental illness shouldn’t have to walk alone. Now HBT is on social media, and I'd love for you to be part of what we're building! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for encouragement rooted in faith, trusted mental health resources, and a community that truly gets it. Click the link in the bio.

I didn’t repost the vile video of the Obamas but I condemned.it. I won’t repost the image of the president but I condemn it. Any person who loves Jesus cannot see our Lord profaned and call the offender “rough around the edges.” It’s blasphemy.

BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV on Trump’s warning to Iran of “civilization” destruction — “This is truly not acceptable. Here there are certainly questions of international law, but even more than this a question of morality for the good of people.” He adds the war is “continuing to escalate and is not resolving anything… is only provoking more hatred throughout the world.” “attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law, but it is also against sign of the hatred and division that we are capable of.” Video @Reuters

I have exciting news! Registration is now open for Stronger Together, a marriage enrichment experience for parents of children (any age) with mental illness. This one-day marriage event will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, in beautiful Laguna Beach, CA. Rick and I know marriage comes with its own set of challenges, and parenting a child with mental illness can intensify those tough times. We remember the strain it put on our emotional connection, communication, and our physical well-being. The weight of it all left us feeling alone and overwhelmed, far from God’s vision for marriage. Stronger Together offers you a much-needed day of rest, reconnection, and renewal. What if you could step away from the demands of everyday life, turn toward your spouse, and connect with other couples walking a similar path? Leave feeling seen, supported, and filled with fresh hope. This marriage enrichment experience is a day-long event, hosted at a beautiful, award-winning resort, and includes candid and personal teaching from Rick and me, an engaging panel of couples sharing relatable stories, meaningful opportunities to build community, and delicious meals and snacks—all for $299 per couple. Our previous couples’ event filled in 12 hours. Space is limited to 60 couples, so I encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible. To register, click the link in bio. For more information, please email Info@HopeForBrighterTomorrows.org. Come reflect, receive support, and grow with us. We’re looking forward to spending this meaningful day together.

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