I couldn’t believe it! For months, I talked with this ministry about becoming their director. We’d been through countless interviews, meetings, and phone conversations. I’d filled out form after form after form. The questionnaires were endless. But, in the end, the door to step into this particular position closed. Tightly. Without warning. I would not… Read More
The most amazing thing happened. I interviewed my husband, asking him about the words that men love to hear, and then I wrote a post about it. The response from readers was unbelievable! 5 Simple but Powerful Words that All Men Love to Hear More than any other post I’ve ever written, this post has… Read More
Building a Christ-centered home is the ultimate goal for many. And, while that might look different throughout the seasons of life and from home to home, there are a few common threads you should be able to find in God-honoring homes and families. Marks of a Christ-Centered Home First, a Christ-Centered home is marked by… Read More
I curled up on my bed, staring at my cell phone and willing it to vanish. Dreading the phone call awaiting me. My heart racing with each passing second. Next, to me my husband sat and said, “Just go ahead and get it started, otherwise it will never get better. You know you have to.”… Read More
Have you ever scrolled through social media looking at pictures of people having fun together and ended up feeling like you didn’t have a friend in the world? Seeing all the Best Friends Forever pictures can make you feel down when your kids have the chicken pox, and you haven’t seen a living adult soul in… Read More
It started during the engagement. He called from the hospital with the news – kidney stones. Four hundred miles away, I felt helpless and frustrated. But the saga continued. As it turned out, I had plenty of opportunities to make up for missing that first episode. Thirty-one years into our marriage, my husband, Jim, has… Read More
Nearly all of us know of someone who identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender- whether a co-worker, neighbor, friend or even a family member. And If not— chances are, you soon will. As the LGBT community continues to grow in number and prominence, the question isn’t whether or not we’ll ever meet someone… Read More
Do you ever feel like clutter is taking over your life? It could be in your home, your car, your kids’ rooms, your yard, or even in your heart and mind. Clutter takes all of the fun out of life. Clutter can steal our joy. And, clutter can make life miserable. But, it doesn’t have… Read More
Have you ever found yourself sharing something really close to your heart with your mate, only to realize he or she is far, far away? Not really listening at all? Ouch! In my marriage, this has been done to me and, quite frankly, done by me to my husband more times than I can count!… Read More
If I only had a dollar for every friend or acquaintance who shared with me how their spouse isn’t on the same page when it came to spiritual things … When Your God and His Don’t Line Up The Problem: Yep, either their husbands won’t go to church with them, except maybe Christmas and Easter,… Read More