Being slow to speak is not easy for me I continually try to work on being wise with my words, but I still fail. I used to think that if someone was shy and meek, that meant they were very mature and godly. I have many friends who display this quiet, calm demeanor. At one…
I saw a quote image the other day that said “what you take pictures of shows what you’re most afraid of losing.” Obviously this can’t be entirely factual, but it got me thinking. The pictures I take are the memories I’ll have later down the road. They’re the memories I’ll show my children and my…
When we go on a date, it’s usually dinner and a movie. As fun as that can be, it feels too routine. I am ready for a little pizazz. I am sure we can benefit from a few unique outings. It’s easy to get into a rut, so I made a list of five fun things we…
Encouraging your husband is a priceless gift you can give him. It’s easy to get frustrated and many of us find ourselves in a pattern of negativity in an effort to improve things. Instead, offering encouragement can create a more loving environment and draw you closer to each other. Proverbs 16:24 says, “Gracious words are…
I really wanted a new camera. I used to have a good camera that worked great, but it was never the same after one of our kids used it for a photography class. Scott just couldn’t accept that the camera was a goner. He had spent a lot on it, and wasn’t ready to let…
Dear Scott, I have come to an amazing realization. We do everything big. We love big, we fight big, we parent big, we entertain big….it’s part of our personalities, and frankly, I am not going to feel sorry for it anymore. We have been through so much. We have built a family together in spite of coming…
This video is an awesome reminder of God’s unfathomable grace. I am starting to understand it isn’t about what I do, but it is about what He did for me. God loves me the same on my very best day, and my very worst day. I struggle, yet I am still His. When I realized…
I recently talked with a couple who have been married for over forty years. I asked them to please tell me their secret to their success. The wife told me instantly, “We formed a small of circle of close friends right away, and we help each other through everything.” The husband nodded in agreement. Marriages are…
We’re excited to have Nicole Wright guest blogging for us today! You can find her blogging here. You’ll face struggles and moments of sadness in your marriage. And that’s okay. My husband, Darren, stepped into my life at a time when things were just plain hard. There were friends, church, doctrine, and work things that…
We have five children. This makes it challenging for my husband and I to go out on dates. Okay, the oldest is married, but that means she isn’t here to babysit anymore. She is in full time school, works full time, and writes on this blog so she’s pretty busy. The second oldest is always…