Since today is Thanksgiving, and this is a marriage blog, I thought I would fuse those two topics, and talk about why I am thankful. Novel, I know. I also would like to thank a few people who happen to be rocks in my life, currently. First of all, I know it can be challenging…
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…
Dear husbands, This is a tiny reminder to check in on your wife’s well being. Emotionally, spiritually, and physically. She might be really tired out, but not communicating with you about it very well. It’s quite possible she doesn’t even fully recognize it herself. Women tend to absorb the stress of their family members, and…
I just couldn’t shake this last school shooting. It took place just an hour down the road from us, and that made it seem all the more scary. I don’t know why, but when it’s in your own backyard, you tend to sit up and pay attention. I couldn’t believe how young the kids involved…
Define “Cute.” I stood in front of my mirror the other day and thought, “Surely that is not me!” I hoped it was just bad lighting or something. I definitely wasn’t too pleased. I don’t have a lot of time these days to dedicate a beauty regimen, and the kids don’t really care if I…
Dear husbands, Do you feel spent? Are you reminded daily of all the things your wife wants from you? Do you sometimes want to give up because nothing you do is good enough? Maybe you struggle with anger and your temper gets the best of you. If so, then you aren’t alone. You might think you…
Midlife is a strange place to be. It is sort of like being at two parties at once. Do I want to go dance to loud music and hit a piñata filled with candy, or do I want to go sip wine over candlelight while a classical guitarist serenades me? Am I craving adventure, or…
Dear Father, I lift up my husband and his job up to you. I ask that you be with him while he is at work, and bless his efforts. Give him strength, patience, and wisdom in the situations he faces and the tasks he completes. I pray he feels Your nearness and your peace each…
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…