Money is one the biggest issues that couples deal with in marriage. And, one major decision that spouses often ponder is whether or not they should keep separate bank accounts or share/manage their funds in one account together. Below are some important things to consider when making this decision. This first one will remind you of what marriage is all about… (more…) Read more
Life can throw us some curve balls, but God never promised us an easy life. In John 16:33, Jesus clearly tells us "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." We all know... Read more
We live in a society that applauds independence and the notion of achieving success all by ourselves. We are often groomed to do whatever it takes to protect ourselves because "no one else will". Being independent and self-sufficient is certainly... Read more
Trust is essential to a strong marriage, so as spouses, we must do everything we can to build and protect the trust between one another. But, what should a spouse do when trust has been broken? I was talking to... Read more
When we marry, we often believe the myth that our spouse is somehow going to fulfill our every need, and we are somehow going to fulfill his/hers, too. But, over time, we find out that this kind of pressure only... Read more
There are many "good" things out there, but sometimes, we try to cram too many of them into our family life. It's a tricky balancing act that takes great consideration. If we allow these good things to take priority over... Read more
Sweet friend, if you are struggling with anxiety and depression right now, I want you to know that you are not alone. You WILL get through this with God's help. And, these 7 verses and prayers (an excerpt from my... Read more
Remember when you first met your spouse? You couldn't wait to spend every day getting to know him/her more, and you probably never considered that the realities of life might cause us seasons of disconnection or even frustration with each... Read more
Anxiety affects millions of people, however, it can be hard to diagnose. In the early months of my own struggle with anxiety, I brushed off my symptoms as just strong responses to worry, stress, and busyness, but deep in my... Read more
The realities of life, like sand paper can hurt us sometimes. We use sand paper (of various "grits") to gradually smooth over a rough surface or to remove something that is deeper than the outer surface. God uses “sand paper... Read more
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