Today’s post is from our friend, Chris duMond, who blogs letters to his 20-year-old self at ChrisduMond.com. Here are some awesome truths he has learned about marriage over the years: Dear 20-Year-Old Me, In 10 years, you’ll be married to the most amazing woman on the planet. You will spend the rest of your life trying to figure…
Exactly one year ago I had basically no eyesight. I’d been to three doctors in one day. I sat nervously in a dark room, with nothing more than a hospital gown and my quickly diminishing faith. Exactly one year ago I was in the ER about to find out I needed brain surgery. I prayed…
As Christians we can be sure we have two things in common: that we are desperate sinners in need of a perfect savior, and that we are loved and forgiven through the grace of Christ. This means that we will go through countless trials, but he remains faithful. And through His faithfulness God has brought…
I had the opportunity to meet Darlene Schacht last month while in Dallas hosting Faithlife‘s women in ministry summit. During dinner, everyone at our table shared their stories—and let me tell you, Darlene has an incredible story! I’m so thankful for writers like Darlene, who so bravely share their raw, honest stories. I can only…
I know the situation very well—we’re out with friends, I say something before thinking, and my husband brings it up later. I didn’t mean anything by it in the moment, but looking back, maybe it wasn’t the best way to handle the situation. But he’s probably overreacting anyway, right? It depends on the situation, but…
My one-year scan is coming up in a little over two months, and as it creeps closer, reality sets in. Some days I don’t even think about what happened last October, and it’s as if it never happened. But other days I sit and worry, count down the days until my scan, and materialize symptoms…
Before we got married, I had a pretty good idea of what a “good wife” looked like. She’s always willing to serve, she has a permanent smile, she’s driven, she sets aside time for her husband, she gives him her best, she’d to anything for him, and the list goes on. First off, that short…
It’s the ultimate buzz-kill. A tiny chastity belt. A downer. A fun-ruiner. A zombie-maker. Seriously. How many times have you laid in bed at the end of the day, mindlessly pinning on Pinterest or scrolling through Instagram on your phone? If you’re like me, maybe you have no idea how many times—a lot of times,…
Today my dear childhood friend, Kimmie, get’s married. Last night it got me thinking back to all the feelings surrounding that day. The comments, the emotions, the advice, the mishaps, the excitement, the nervousness, the thankfulness. And I could go on and on. But today I’d like to pray for her and every bride or…
A few Fridays ago it was creeping up my throat. Sweet, sweet anxiety. It was looking like we’d have to move. I’d grown to love our little condo so much. It’s bright, cheery, and nearly roomy for the two of us. And the owners were probably selling it. I’d have to pack up all our…