As mothers, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. We usually have more than one strength, but I believe each of us possess a slice of mommy wisdom that stands out from the rest. Over the years, I've learned a... Read more
As mothers, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. We usually have more than one strength, but I believe each of us possess a slice of mommy wisdom that stands out from the rest. Over the years, I've learned a... Read more
What we bring into our marriages–our past relationships, mistakes, and expectations–greatly affects how we treat our spouse and what we think marriage is supposed to look like. My good friend, Katie Humphress, is a wife, mother, author, and non-profit director who has an amazing testimony about this struggle. I hope her story encourages you as it did me. (more…) Read more
Every marriage goes through ups and downs. That’s precisely why we say vows like “…for better or for worse…”. We relish the good days, but what are we supposed to do we do when we feel STUCK in a “for worse” season of marriage? (more…) Read more
Lately, I’ve talked with several wives who feel like they’ve hit a wall in their marriages. These women will tell you that they have a happy, thriving marriage in almost every way except for one HUGE elephant in the room–the relationship their husband has with his mother. (more…) Read more
Friends, if you’re anything like me, you love the feeling of a fresh start and setting new goals. January is a popular time for this with New Years resolutions on our minds and in our sights. The gyms are bursting at the seams. The health food stores have empty shelves. Married couples have a renewed sense of devotion. And, church attendance is at an all time high. We’re a bunch of go-getters shooting for the stars. Then…February rolls around, and... Read more
Friends, if you're anything like me, you love the feeling of a fresh start and setting new goals. We want to better ourselves and our lives. January is a popular time for this with New Years resolutions on our minds... Read more
Christmas is upon us! Before Santa hops down your chimney, and you and your kids open gifts on Christmas morning, here are 5 FUN AND FESTIVE activities you can do with your family that will help you to experience the REAL meaning of Christmas. (more…) Read more
Wives, do you ever struggle to get your husband’s attention? I think most of us have been there a time or two. As women, we want to know that our husband is attracted to us and DESIRES us passionately. We want to feel that chemistry like we had at the beginning. Ladies, the spark is still there. We just need to get the fire going again. (more…) Read more
When we marry, we enter the marriage with different backgrounds and childhood experiences, so things can get a little hairy when it comes to collectively setting our expectations for our own children. Even though Dave and I share the same goals for our family, we have different approaches on how to get there. This was never more obvious — and unsettling — than when we started discipling our first two boys. (more…) Read more
Sweet Mama, are you worn out? Frustrated? Do you feel like you just can’t get it together? Well, you are not alone. I’ve been there a time or two or three or…maybe a hundred. Ahem. Motherhood is awesome. But, let’s be honest — it can be difficult and frustrating as well. (more…) Read more