Overcoming an addiction and staying sober is a difficult task. And, it is hard on a marriage. In fact, I frequently receive messages from many husbands and wives who are facing an addiction, doing their best to stay sober, or trying to support a spouse in overcoming an addiction. It’s a long, hard road, but there is hope for recovery. Here’s one couple’s inspiring story… (more…) Read more
Sex is a beautiful gift from God. I think we can all agree on this. However, many parents and churches treat it like the "secret we should never speak of". So, we inadvertently leave it to the world, and they... Read more
Have you ever felt like you're just traveling from one big failure or trial to the next? Is life particularly hard for you right now? Friend, I'd love to introduce you a new writer friend of mine, Jacqueline Spang. In... Read more
Have you ever had one of those days when you feel like you could just bawl your eyes out, and you're not even sure why? Well, you are not alone, Friend. Here's 4 things that might help you. Don't fight... Read more
If you've been watching the news over the past month, then you've probably seen bits and pieces about award-winning television journalist, Elizabeth Vargas, and her battle with anxiety and alcoholism. As I watched the extended interview on 20/20, I couldn't help... Read more
Sweet Mama, are you feeling weary today? If so, you're in good company. Author and mom with four girls, Stacey Thacker, has an amazing message for you in this guest post! Enjoy, Friends. I am a weary mom. Obviously. I... Read more
A friend of mine shared the most amazing video of a wife retelling the story of one grand gesture she did to show her husband that if she had to get married all over again, she would still choose to marry him. (more…) Read more
Generally speaking, I don’t like quitting things that I’ve started, and I teach my kids the same thing. I want them to see things through and honor their commitments. And, I strive to do this as well. However, when it comes to sports teams, our family has been greatly tested in “follow through” for a variety of reasons. We even made our son quit his team once, and it was the best thing for him. (more…) Read more
I recently shared a Facebook Live Video about one of the biggest hurdles that most married mothers face today--balancing marriage and motherhood. I received a huge response from wives struggling with this very issue. So many--including myself--often feel like they can't... Read more
Any kind of hardship can take a toll on our marriage. Financial strain, stress at work, frequent travel with work, difficulty with kids, major illness, broken trust, moving, or problems with extended family are some common issues that cause a husband and wife to argue or pull away from one another. But, the truth is, the hard times are when we need each other the most. And, here’s how we can protect our marriage from the damage that hardship can... Read more
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