"I'm having an affair." If you've heard these words, then you understand the weight they carry. They are daggers to the heart and can be deadly to a marriage. I received an email from a reader whose husband recently confessed... Read more
"I'm having an affair." If you've heard these words, then you understand the weight they carry. They are daggers to the heart and can be deadly to a marriage. I received an email from a reader whose husband recently confessed... Read more
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” Matthew 6:34 NLT (more…) Read more
Many of us go CRAZY to get that important item that we just can't live without. The television tells us. Social media shows us. It's up close and in our faces. These kind of must-haves are just things that will... Read more
GUEST POST By Katie M. Reid The lyrics from Whitney Houston’s popular song, “I’m Every Woman” have inspired many. I love to sing along as Whitney belts out this declaration on behalf of womankind. Women are indeed strong and capable—able to meet needs, please others, overcome obstacles, raise children, run businesses, and look good doing it. However, on the road to prove ourselves, I am afraid we’ve adopted an unhealthy mindset along the way. (more…) Read more
Anxiety and depression are a huge struggle that that millions of people face every day. We often use the terms "anxious" and "anxiety" to describe our nervousness or apprehension about something. But, for those who suffer with recurring anxiety attacks,... Read more
GUEST POST by Daniel Brooker This guest post is by our friend, Daniel Brooker. After losing his young wife to cancer several years ago, Daniel became a single dad with two young children to raise on his own. My husband, Dave,... Read more
Birthdays are awesome. And, birthday parties are even better, right? Well…not always when it comes to our kids. Some believe that kids birthday parties have become overindulgent, overdone, and overpriced events that are leaving parents–and most of all kids–with too many toys left unappreciated and lots of money down the drain. So, what’s a better alternative? Well, some parents believe that “fiver” parties are the answer. So, what exactly is a fiver party? (more…) Read more
Marriage is hard. Parenthood is hard. And, any of us who have done BOTH for any length of time know this to be the absolute truth. But, there are some seasons of parenthood that are harder on a marriage than... Read more
Any of you who read this blog know that my husband, Dave, and I are HUGE fans of date night, and we make it a point to have one on a regular basis. Recently, I came across the sweetest ABC... Read more