Encouraging and equipping women over 60 to live their best life!
Have you ever gone on a trip without your children or spouse and heard the words “I missed you” upon your return? It warms your heart that someone cared enough to miss you, and makes you feel valued and loved. It affirms that your presence makes a difference. Recently, I went to visit some of…
For most of us, March marks the return of spring, and with it, new vegetation, multiple shades of green, milder temperatures, and bright blue skies. Yet March is a month known for its changeability. Sometimes, within just a few hours, spring-like weather morphs into strong, biting winds, severe storms, or a sudden return to frigid…
If you’re an empty-nest wife feeling like your conversations with your husband feel flat, shallow, or tense lately, this one’s for you. So many wives tell me: “We’re talking, but we’re not connecting.” Or: “He doesn’t open up.” Or the classic: “We’re good, but something feels off.” Here’s the truth no one tells you: Communication problems are rarely communication…
One of the biggest myths about aging is this—by 60, you already have your people. The truth? Friendship after 60 can become more complicated than it was at 30. Children grow up. Careers end. Friends move. Health changes. Some friendships quietly fade. And suddenly, the circle looks smaller. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does making…
If you have been part of the Best-Life community for very long, you know that I love to read novels. I read about one a week. I specifically like those that lean toward family drama, with strong female characters, more than romance—I don’t mind if there is romance in there, though I prefer that it…
Yes, Valentine’s Day has come and gone. We’re deep into the Winter Olympics and settling into what I like to call the dog days of winter. So, tell me—how was your Valentine’s Day? Lots of chocolate, roses, and cards professing undying love? No? Me neither. 😊 But that’s actually okay. Because this year, I’ve decided…
Have you ever thought, ‘If only my sex drive were higher, maybe our marriage would feel closer again?” But what if the real key to rekindling romance isn’t about hormones or heat—but heart connection? In this post, we’re shifting the focus from performance to presence, from pressure to partnership. Let’s talk about the kind of…
Responding to abrasive people requires patience, gentleness, and love, none of which are easy.
Carving out time for stillness and quiet reflection requires intentionality. Myriad must-do’s flood our minds, so making room for contemplation of blessings, prayer, praise, and reflection comes only with a willingness to make it a priority.
I can’t wait to share the exciting news. After 5+ years I am rebranding my podcast. I will no longer be calling my podcast “Mornings with Monette.” I have loved each and every week, talking to you about different topics, with my main focus on personal development and self-improvement from a biblical perspective. I feel my…
