Our dear friend, Lorraine, is sharing her story this week. Please follow along! (If you’re just joining us, please read part 1 of Lorraine’s story first.) So one day I stumbled, or rather God directed me to a bible verse that literally changed my life; 1 Peter 3 1-6. I understood this in relation to…
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Porn is the monster that looms over us, and we pretend it’s not there. It seems to out of control and too impossible to contain, much less eradicate because it has become mainstream. It is one click away. It erodes childhoods, destroys marriages, and warps perspectives. It robs us of intimacy, trust, and peace. It…
If there are any husbands out there reading this, can I just tell you that sometimes your wife just wants to feel validated in her feelings? You don’t have to fix it. You don’t have to agree. You simply have to empathize. I realize that empathy might come easier for women, but that fact just…
Sometimes my spouse and I see things from completely different angles. So much so at times, it feels like we are each speaking a different language. The more we try to force each other to change perspectives, the more frustrated we sometimes become. Misunderstandings happen Our daughter recently had a scavenger hunt for her thirteenth…
Dear moms with married sons, I receive weekly emails from women who are so frustrated by their relationships with their mothers-in-law. All they want is to feel loved and appreciated by them, yet they feel judged and torn down. They’re tired of criticism, of cutting remarks, of never feeling good enough. I hear from more…
What if I told you there was a time when my marriage was so cold and hardened that we felt nothing but bitterness and disdain for each other? At times it’s hard for me to recall those dark moments because they are so painful. I’ve had dozens of people tell me they want to end…
There are a lot of marriage books out there—it can be overwhelming trying to decide which ones are worth your money. I love reading, so I’ve read quite a few of them. Since I often get asked which ones are my favorites, I decided to put together a list of my top five. These have been…
Heavenly Father, I ask you to surround my husband with your peace during this trying time in his life. Everything is demanding his time and attention and he feels torn in so many directions. With all of the extra distractions and frustrations in life, it is easy for him to forget how much you love…
Spending quality time with your husband is so important for staying connected and having quality conversation with one another. But when money is tight, finding the funds to do so can be tough. However, date nights don’t have to be expensive, and setting money aside doesn’t have to be painful. A little at a time…
We’re excited to have Angela Deni guest blogging today: My church memorized Ephesians 4:29 last month, and as I worked to impress the words on my heart and mind, the Lord repeatedly showed me how crucial this verse is in my marriage (and, really, all of my relationships). “Do not let any unwholesome talk come…