Elisabeth Klein Coach

When the Holidays Hurt

When the world tells you to be merry and bright, but your heart feels heavy, you’re not alone. The holidays don’t make pain pause — they just decorate it. Whether you’re navigating divorce, grief, loneliness, or a season that simply doesn’t look the way you prayed, there are gentle, faith-rooted ways to walk through December without pretending it doesn’t hurt. This is a guide for the weary, the tender, and the ones doing their best to breathe through a hard Christmas.

You Are Not His Messenger: Learning to Let Go and Let God

In the early days of my divorce, I tried to fix and correct everything—especially when it came to my kids. But one gentle sentence from a friend changed everything: “You are not the messenger.” I wasn’t meant to play God in anyone’s life, and learning to step out of that role has been one of the hardest—and most freeing—lessons of my faith journey.

Fall Blahs & Winter Blues

When the sky turns gray and the days grow short, our moods can start to dim right along with them. If you find yourself feeling the seasonal blahs or blues, you’re not alone. I’ve battled the winter slump for years, and over time I’ve gathered simple, soul-nourishing practices that make a real difference. Here are my favorite gentle ways to lift your spirit and invite a little more light back into your days.

I Had Four Affairs

Sorry to disappoint. I didn’t sleep with four other men while I was married. But I did have emotional affairs with four men—secret crushes, thoughts of “what if,” and dangerous longings that I knew were wrong. I confessed to my husband, worked on it, and learned a hard truth: even unacted-on desires can be dangerous. Ladies, if you find yourself longing for someone who isn’t yours, stop. Run. Not one good thing comes from it.

When Resentment Creeps In: Navigating Jealousy in a Blended Family

Blending a family with young adult children can stir up unexpected emotions—jealousy, resentment, even grief. But those feelings don’t make you weak or unloving. They make you human. This post is an honest reflection on what it looks like to navigate those emotions with grace, patience, and a heart surrendered to God.

How Can I Forgive Myself for Getting Divorced as a Christian?

Struggling to forgive yourself after a divorce as a Christian? You're not alone. This post offers faith-filled encouragement, biblical truth, and practical hope for healing and self-forgiveness through Jesus' resurrection power