After giving birth to our fourth child weeks before Mother’s Day, I was sure Paul was going to orchestrate my special day with a five-course gourmet breakfast and a Blue Angels fly-over. When Gracie, our two-year-old, climbed up into my bed on Mother’s Day morning and whispered in my ear, “Daddy didn’t take us to get anything for you.” The fury … [Read more...]
These 5 Truths About Your Husband Will Fill Your Marriage With Grace
When I daydreamed about being married to my Prince Charming, our happily ever after didn’t include disagreements. Who fantasizes about arguing over silly things? If you’d asked me back then what might cause an angry word between “my whole world” and me, I would’ve guessed money. It made sense that finances should take top arguing … [Read more...]
UNBREAKABLE – The 5 Day Marriage Challenge!
How's Your Marriage? Make it UNBREAKABLE. Sign up for The UNBREAKABLE Challenge and receive five days of devotions, scripture, resources and encouragement to give you hope. When I was a little girl I imagined my knight in shining armor would whisk me off one day and we'd live happily ever after in a castle with incredible views--and someone to … [Read more...]
The Best Time of Day to Argue with Your Husband
I'm a morning person. This time of day puts me in a good mood. And, if everyone would just stay asleep for a few hours while I soak in the silence and drink a cup of coffee my joy would be complete. I'm sitting on my front porch right now with a warm mug full of deliciousness. I'm watching birds flutter by and trying to ignore the fact my … [Read more...]
Gay Marriage or Green Gophers –Talking Matters
The Supreme Court passed their ruling on gay marriage. You’d have to be living under a rock to not know this. Our family talked about it—a lot. Like you, I’ve watched many online share joy while others shared their grief. Talking matters. Our pastor did a beautiful job of sharing his heart on Sunday. While I know you may be worn out by now, I … [Read more...]
