Peer Support and Accountability

When it comes to relationships, peer support and accountability one of the most important aspects. In the heat of the moment, accountability will turn a bad decision into a moment of growth. These moments will allow you and your peers to live happier and more successful lives. Holding Others Accountable and Supporting Your…

March 10, 20220Comments

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Leadership

The Three Traits of a Great Leader

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” -John C. Maxwell You will see a leader in almost any group setting we’re a part of. Not only that, we see a variety of ways people attempt to be leaders. So what are the three best traits every great…

April 8, 20210Comments

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Leadership

What is your Leadership Style?

We all know someone who is a great leader. As a matter of fact, you probably know more than one. We see leaders every day, whether it’s at home, work, or just on the TV. But what makes a leader great? Well, it’s not a one answer fits all kind of deal. One of the…

March 16, 20210Comments

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Family

Past Mistakes

Past mistakes As I was laying on my couch, with my two-month-old baby girl on my chest, flipping through channels, I saw that the movie, We Bought a Zoo, was on. I remember going to see it in theaters with my family - we cried like babies. :) So, I turned it on. Let me…

October 19, 20170Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family

Protect Your Marriage

You might be surprised that I am actually talking about the impact of prison on sex. No one really talks about how prison drastically affects intimacy. When Ron went to prison there was one important part of our relationship that stopped. Sex. Naturally, sex had been an important part of our relationship, but it wasn’t…

September 19, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Why Should I Stay?

The question of staying or leaving a man who is in prison is one I hear often And one I had to wrestle with when Ron went to prison. The pain of the separation, the social prejudice, and the painful memories of trust betrayed all make a compelling case to leave. And yet, you are…

September 12, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Dad in Jail

I can remember the day Ron went to jail so vividly! We woke up that morning and got ready for the day, just like any other day. We showered, brushed our teeth, got dressed, ate breakfast, and even had a small disagreement about a wet towel on the floor. As far as the boys knew,…

August 31, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Traveling With Kids

It is so crazy how quickly children learn! Every moment in their lives becomes an opportunity to learn something new. As we were traveling across Ohio to visit Daddy in prison, there were so many “teachable moments” we had together. We were not always conscious of how much our sons were learning from traveling to…

July 26, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Prison Visits

Prison visits were both wonderful and terrible moments in our lives. Wonderful because we got to be together, hold each other (however briefly) and talk to each other while we looked into each other’s eyes. Terrible for so many other reasons – the location, the atmosphere, and the reminder of the reality that prison was…

July 21, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Overcoming Fear

Over the course of my life, I have conquered many fears. Growing up, I went from being fearless to becoming fearful. I battled fear of being alone, fear of driving, fear of riding in a car, fear of flying, and many other fears that would often paralyze me. Over the course of time, I have…

July 18, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com