Most of us have probably said, “If I only knew then what I know now.” Oh, the heartache we could save ourselves if this were possible. Mistakes could be undone, friction avoided, and better decisions made. If we could effortlessly sail through marriage, with wisdom and knowledge set in place from the very start, we…
It’s easy to look back and see how faithful God has been. It’s much harder to trust that fact when you are in the thick of things. When suffering is pressing in all around you. It’s hard to find the strength to stand when you feel hit on every side. We cry out for relief,…
We all reach moments in which we feel weak, weary, unappreciated, anxious, or just plain down. We aren’t quite sure what we can do about our less-than-ideal situations, and sometimes there isn’t much we can do. I’ve found that in these times of anxiety, Scripture is so comforting. However, in the moment I forget which…
I got married while I was still young and dumb. I didn’t fully know what I was getting myself into, and I am glad. If I had known all that was ahead of us, I would have still wept on my wedding day, but for totally different reasons. Many people told us we were too…
Sometimes this life feels like a war zone. Emotionally, physically and spiritually. It can become very discouraging and we all get pretty tired out. When I complain about this, sometimes my husband will remind me, “We aren’t in heaven yet. It’s earth still.” I wish it could be heavenly here, with no more sadness or…
“A young wife giving marriage advice is like a pregnant woman giving parenting advice.” I’ve been seeing this one floating around on Pinterest, and wow, how’s that for discouragement? (And if we’re going to get technical, this comparison honestly doesn’t even correlate. An engaged woman giving marriage advice would be like a pregnant woman giving…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dealt with mood swings. One day I’m laughing and making sarcastic remarks, and the next I’m angry if anyone dares to look at me. (Those days are usually around a certain time of the month.) I’m sure a lot of you can relate. Our poor husbands, right?…
I often tell people that even if I got paid, I wouldn’t relive the year my husband and I were engaged. We dealt with everything from family feuds, to jobs quit, and beyond. I probably cried more in that year than the rest of my life put together. Everyone talked about what a beautiful time…
I read Cinderella to my three-year-old today. I felt such empathy for her as I recounted her story. It made me think of how I react when I feel insecure or unworthy. Her vulnerability touches me. She is so hopeful, yet a little fearful. She doesn’t really believe she belongs at the party, but really…
I don’t cry much, and this video had me in tears! The love that this couple had developed over the course of 75 years is so inspiring. The part that really stood out to me, was when he talks about how lucky he felt that his wife gave him 75 years of her life. He…