NEW Year — NEW YOU!

Happy New Year! As much as we believe things have changed even in the last year, if we’re truly honest with ourselves, many important things that trouble us most remain the same (or possibly they are worse).

Relationships rank high on the list of human needs. When things go awry, life becomes more difficult, we are less free to be ourselves, and to enjoy the company and special times with those near and dear that give life deeper meaning and greater joy.

As we come into the New Year with thoughts of a fresh start, renewal, and hopeful possibility, this is a great time to consider how we might work toward restoration, repairing brokenness and loving others more radically — perhaps as never expected.

Emotions reliably stir as we enter a New Year. Reviewing the last 365 days, happy memories come to mind. They warm us in the January chill. They give us hope for the days ahead. 

Painful thoughts inevitably come on the heels of bliss-filled remembering, coloring our yesterdays in darker hues. They remind us of where we’ve been. If we allow, they’ll  dictate where we’ll stay in the days stretching out before us.

At the dawning of a new year, many becoming misty-eyed reflecting on events of the recent past. Reviewing mountaintop moments, great joys, incredible accomplishments, happy times, they also carefully inspected their disappointments, tragedies, setbacks, and personal shortcomings. We’ve all experienced sweet moments and difficult times over the last 10 years!

Hope for the days ahead fuels beautiful dreams of what is yet to be. It can be a way forward for us, as a catalyst for the change we hope to live. Not just in personal improvement, but also in life and our broken relationships. 

Winston Churchill said: “The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” There is wisdom in these words. Applied properly, considering past events can give us perspective on important life matters.

Reviewing what got us to where we are is an integral step in making essential life changes. Dwelling on the past promises to hold us there. Steeping in the sadness of overwhelm immobilizes us. As much as we desire to escape the unrelenting pain, we will remain stuck.

‘Understanding’ or trying to figure out a troubling relational situation can be helpful, but a clear view of a matter is not always possible. Things happen in life we’ll never understand. Lingering too long in trying to make sense of what doesn’t, holds us back on what is yet to be, or who we may become. 

It’s important to look back and learn from the past. In fact, “history” can never truly be erased — because it happened😉It can be and is an insightful source of understanding and learning for our lives. 

Thinking it’s all “in the past,” by complacently believing we can ‘shelve’ it because it’s unimportant, or we can’t do anything about a relational break, never addresses the issue. It remains, glaring at us, impatiently awaiting attention, even when we can rightfully claim “no fault” in causing the incident. 

Focusing on the past can keep us stuck in the place we want to free ourselves from. Don’t dwell on it, friend😊Instead, look to the possibilities ahead and relationships to be mended. Our future is not found in our past. Our future may in part be shaped by what has happened, but going back to linger too long is not the direction to focus on, as we look to move ahead. 

ZigZiglar said: “How you see the future is much more important than anything that has happened in your past.” In other words, the past may shape us and to an extent “the now, “ but it does not dictate our everyday —  unless we allow it. 

Our dreams, hopes and desires for a brighter, better future and strong relationships with others are always possible. How do you see these things in your life? I’m hoping for more rekindled friendships and restored broken places this new year!

Eventually we realize ‘letting go’ of the thing (NOTE: not the person — unless it involves abuse or risks personal safety) that binds us to an impossible situation is the only way to move forward. We know we will stay stuck otherwise. Grace for the matter (and those involved) is required. A change of heart in us is what’s needed. That’s where the transformation to live more in love and freely extending grace begins.

Of all the changes and good things we hope for in this New Year, may we enter the days ahead filled with the hope of things that are possible.      

We can begin to take steps toward relational restoration and reclaiming needed peace and joy in life. May we embrace the adventure we call life by living a truly radical life. May it often contradict conventional thinking (by the world’s standards), as we set our intentions to live in love and walk in grace every minute of every day.

Through a changed heart, we see things differently. When the pain is too piercing to continue, hanging on to it becomes too great. Then we can see our way clear of it. This is the path to #forgiveness and by following it, we are on our way to restoring life’s broken places♥️I’m on the Road to Forgiveness too — are you with me?

More about forgiveness and building healthy relationships:

♥️See “What if tomorrow never comes”: https://youtu.be/IheYohCcjT8

If you only read 1 book this year — I recommend reading RESTORING THE BROKEN PLACES IN AN UNFORGIVING WORLD, to help you build healthy relationships and mend life’s broken places!

Restoring the Broken Places in an Unforgiving World is available for sale in any bookstore — your favorite local shop, indie, brick-and-mortar! Ask for it, if you don’t see it, please!

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Available on Amazon: 

📖Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LJ9TL3L/

📱Kindle eBook: https://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Broken-Places-Unforgiving-World-ebook/dp/B08KFNWVST/

📖📚☕️Retailers and Online Booksellers: https://www.restoringthebrokenplaces.com/livradpublishing-featured-author-becky-cortino/

The Holidays Are Coming!!!

Kick Life-Wrecking Lies To The Curb Book by Becky Cortino

Hard to believe — BUT — the holidays are just around the corner, aren’t they? ?

Are you ready for them? ? So many details… so many preparations and so much more… Unfortunately gatherings sometimes bring challenges and unforeseen difficulties.  Tensions can run high ?Anxiety can grow so big that joy gets crowded out. 

Unfortunately gatherings sometimes bring challenges and unforeseen difficulties. Holidays don’t always bring the best out in people. 

It’s not easy to be prepared for relational issues that develop or become inflamed during these times ? It’s hard to stand ready for ANYthing that can happen — most of which you probably couldn’t predict or imagine.

When the dreaded mishap or a major eruption does happen, it often makes you feel like you had better walk on eggshells if you want to keep the peace — possibly in your own home?‍?

Are you feeling a bit anxious? Who wouldn’t?! What to do?

I suggest my newest book which deals squarely and candidly with challenges just like this:

Kick Life-Wrecking Lies to the Curb! Letting Go of the Lies Keeping You From Living with Heart and Soul

We all struggle to remain in control of our lives. Isn’t it time to stand up to the lies and live the life you were meant to live? Don’t settle for less. Kick the lies to the curb and accept God’s best for your life!

Embracing lies costs us dearly. Life becomes less about who we are, and more about the lies living with us. They stick around for as long as we allow.

After 7 years of research, deep-dive study, and writing about building healthy relationships, I realized the need for encouragement and insight into issues that create a fertile environment for pain-filled relationships.

Kick Life-Wrecking Lies to the Curb! Letting Go of the Lies Keeping You From Living with Heart and Soul is written from a biblical perspective, offering tried-and-true solutions to some of life’s most nagging relational issues.

Learn effective strategies and discover:

  • How lies easily captivate hearts and minds everywhere
  • 10 ways lies take up residence
  • 7 principles for lie-free living
  • Sure-fire steps to break free of lies – banishing them

Kick Life-Wrecking Lies to the Curb! Letting Go of the Lies Keeping You From Living with Heart and Soul is available in paperback and ebook formats on Amazon; also on Barnes & Nobel, Walmart and Lulu:

AMAZON:

Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9H3N51/

Kindle eBook: https://www.amazon.com/Kick-Life-Wrecking-Lies-Curb-Letting-ebook/dp/B0BNMG3DRS/

Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kick-life-wrecking-lies-to-the-curb-becky-cortino/1143514934

Walmart:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kick-Life-Wrecking-Lies-to-the-Curb-Letting-Go-of-the-Lies-Keeping-You-From-Living-with-Heart-and-Soul-Paperback-9781470960841/3775679761

LULU.com:

https://www.lulu.com/shop/becky-cortino/kick-life-wrecking-lies-to-the-curb/paperback/product-9pd8y5.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Let’s KICK those Life-wrecking Lies to the Curb (everyone has them!)  and all have a better 2024, please??

Resources for You:

Over the last 8 years, I have created resources to help you and those you care about, wherever you are in your life at this moment:

❤️‍ Broken2Breakthrough – You CAN Transform Your Life One Relationship at a Time! https://Broken2Breakthrough.com

♥️Resources for REAL Life: https://www.restoringthebrokenplaces.com/realliferesources/

Building Healthy Relationships and Finding Forgiveness: http://ForgivenessBook.BeckyCortino.org

#BecauseRelationshipsMatter #RelationshipsMatter #Relationships #KickLies #KickLiesToTheCurb #MindsetReset #Broken2Breakthrough

Stay Tuned!

Becky Cortino Author-Speaker-Presenter LivRad

I’m not scheduling any more 2023-24 presentations and appearance dates —  BUT — planning lots of good stuff on LivRad TV! ??Here are some ✨Recent Videos✨ gathered for you: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…

NO Presentation/Appearance Dates Are Currently Available — BUT watch for more content on #LivRadTV ? And planning lots of good stuff!

❤️‍?My passion and mission to encourage everyone to transform life one relationship at a time — it’s also my message! 

You Really CAN Transform Your Life One Relationship At A Time!

Say GOODBYE to UNhealthy Relationships. Get TIPS to Transform Life One Relationship at a Time! I’m always looking for ways to offer viewers a good experience and encouragement by sharing insight I’ve learned in over 20 years of ministry work and 8 years of research, study, and writing, along with practical, time-tested biblically-based solutions to help viewers build healthier relationships.

?Catch LivRad TV @BeckyCortino: https://youtube.com/user/BeckyCortino

#RelationshipsMatter #Relationships 

At Christmastime…

Christmastime Brings All Hearts Home

If even for just a moment, Christmastime brings all hearts home, pausing to remember:

  • happy times
  • happier times
  • what once was
  • what life was like, before…
  • ________ (you fill in the blank)

The memories may be heart-warming, affirming joyful times with family, friends, and loved ones.

Or the memories may rekindle angst and hurt felt during those times (or still feel, thinking back).

You may be surprised when those once-happy sweet, special moments suddenly turn into a stinging source of pain, piercing your heart with every remembrance. 

Take heart — all of these reactions, feelings, and emotions are normal! We are human. This is how we roll! 

Believers and unbelievers alike, Christmastime brings all hearts home, if even for just a moment:

  • it gives us that moment to pause amidst the blowout holiday sales and heavy party schedule or the darkness of long, lonely days.
  • during this small space of time between the old and new years, it gives us a moment to reflect upon life, this year, the way things are, and what we hope will be.

♥️Christmastime brings believers and unbelievers alike:

  • Comfort, if there is pain.
  • Peace, the assurance we are never alone.
  • Joy, knowing we are always loved (unconditionally), more than we could ever imagine. 
  • Hope, knowing God has a plan to prosper each of us. With Him all things are possible! 

We are securely held in His love with a bright future if we accept His gracious invitation to receive the greatest gift freely given to all:

“For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that anyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” ~ John 3:16-17 [The Living Bible]

He is the way, the truth, and the light to help you through your darkest days. He will stand with you as you celebrate your greatest joys! 

Over the last 7 years, I have created resources to help you and those you care about, wherever you are in your life at this moment:

❤️‍Broken2Breakthrough – You CAN Transform Your Life One Relationship at a Time! https://Broken2Breakthrough.com

♥️Resources for REAL Life: http://Resources4RealLife.Broken2Breakthrough.com

Building Healthy Relationships and Finding Forgiveness: http://ForgivenessBook.BeckyCortino.org

Let’s KICK those Life-wrecking Lies to the Curb (we all have them!) and all have a better New Year, please??

NEW: Kick Life-Wrecking Lies to the Curb! Letting Go of the Lies Keeping You From Living with Heart and Soul:

Additional favorite versions of John 3:16-17 and John 3:16-18

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” ~ John 3:16-17 [NIV]

“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.” ~ John 3:16-18 [The Message]

#BecauseRelationshipsMatter #RelationshipsMatter #Relationships #KickLies #KickLiesToTheCurb #MindsetReset #Broken2Breakthrough

Broken Places in an Unforgiving World Presents Real Life Strategies

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Newly-revised edition of Restoring the Broken Places is available now!

Do you want to regain peace in your life, repair broken relationships and really live your best?

My book Restoring the Broken Places in an Unforgiving World provides a deep-dive look into relationships, forgiveness and the perplexing issues that cause relational problems.

I wrote this book with the heart mission of presenting a fresh look at why popular everyday methods (most often used by everyone) don’t work to ‘fix’ painful situations. Relationships matter!

It is a real life application book showing how to effectively move toward restoring broken relationships, and offering assurance that regaining peace in life is possible. 

I’m happy to share with you the NEWLY Revised Edition of Restoring the Broken Places in an Unforgiving World is now availablewherever books (and eBooks) are sold – online and in bookstores!

Amazon: AmazonAuthor.BeckyCortino.org

Barnes & Noble: Available in-store and order online

LULU.com: BeckyCortino.org

Many other online/brick-and-mortar book sellers: LivRad Publishing

#RestoringTheBrokenPlaces #RelationshipsMatter #Forgiveness #Grace #Peace #Restoration #Relationships #ForgivenessBook

Check Your Love Quotient

? Valentine’s Day — or maybe any day?

Love is in the air!

Unless it isn’t.

Do you know what your Love Quotient is?

❤️‍? Relationships rank high on our priority list, yet we often struggle with them most of our lives. Sometimes we’re not sure how to handle a troubling matter. Maybe even an everyday situation is a thorn in your side. If you’re really invested in your relationships and yourself, check your Love Quotient!

❣️ What is your Love Quotient?❣️

  Take my quiz to find out!

? How this Quiz works: as soon as your request is submitted, you will receive a link to pick up your copy of the Love Quotient Quiz

DAY #1: You’ll receive the Quiz to download, print out if you like, and answer it privately. (Look for the first email from me after you confirm your request.)

DAY #2: To review your answers, a Love Quotient Quiz Results eBooklet will be sent to you the next day.

DAY #3: The following day, you’ll get a self-scoring Love Quotient Quiz Scorecard, to see how you scored! 

Quizzes are FUN, aren’t they?! We can learn a lot about ourselves, especially when we consider our answers as we go through them.

I sincerely hope you will enjoy this quiz and find it interesting!

Request your copy of the ?Love Quotient Quiz?

Only three very simple steps to discover yours!

    ? Request yours here:  http://LoveQuotientQuiz.LivRad.com/