You’re married. You adore your husband. You want a baby, but he isn’t ready yet—or maybe you’re having trouble conceiving. You’re surrounded by pregnant mamas and beautiful babies. Everywhere you go, it’s a constant reminder of just how much you want to have a baby. And every time someone asks you “so when are you…
Loving each other in the trenches Scott and I are smack dab in the middle of the busiest time of our lives. We have two adult children, two pre-teens, and one toddler. We cover the whole spectrum of parenting right now. On top of it all, Scott is in seminary full time and is working…
Two years ago I was about as insecure as they come. I had experienced years of being rejected by my peers, and I was completely lost because of it. I didn’t know how I could be of value to anyone. I had a hard time getting things done at work because I was so sure…
I remember when my husband and I were dating, I dreamed of being able to spend every day with him. We lived about an hour apart, so seeing each other wasn’t exactly convenient, especially with work and school. I dreamed of being able to fall asleep and wake up next to him, and I couldn’t…
“Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” —1 Thess. 5:16-18 Reading this passage, along with the rest of Paul’s writings, I find myself astonished. I’m supposed to rejoice always—not just when life is happy and enjoyable. Of course it’s easy to rejoice in the…
Social media is a two-edged sword It provides ways to connect to others, and is a great way to share information. It also can be a harsh voice that shouts out comparisons and negative messages that make you feel as if you are missing out. We have all fallen into the trap of comparing our…
I am thankful that God’s grace outreaches my ability to completely mess things up. I lived the first couple of decades of my marriage trying to please God, and earn acceptance so I felt worthy. Instead of living under grace and assurance, immersed in the knowledge that I am loved regardless of my performance, I…
Life gets busy, and commitments get in the way of spending quality time with your husband. Sometimes Kyle and I can’t even believe it when the week is over—time flies when you’re busy. This busyness can drive a wedge between us. We end up feeling distanced, stressed, and irritable. This past weekend Kyle and I…
Kyle and I are coming up on our first anniversary this week. When we got married, I knew that we were embarking on a wonderful, challenging, and rewarding journey, but I honestly had no idea what to expect. I’ve learned a lot this year; mostly the hard way. Here are the three most important lessons…
I make a lot of decisions based on fear I tend to avoid things I am afraid of. This week I decided to face a long-time fear and send it packing. I feel pretty great about it and hope it turns into a new hobby for me and my family. It’s good to expand our…