This post has been brewing in my head and heart for weeks. I've been watching my sweet Taylor girl grow thinner and weaker, fighting a battle that she never requested. When your child is dying, and especially during the stages of suffering, grieving becomes the norm. Grief doesn't wait for the day of death. No, grief begins long, long before then.I'll never forget the day that Taylor's … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Love Your Spouse When Life Is Hard
Marriage
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage Today
It was a day you’ll never forget. Whether a beautiful white ballroom gown and midnight black tux, or a sweet simple dress and traditional business suit, you’ll always remember your wedding day. The cosmetic details of the day may have blurred a bit in your memories and your thoughts on marriage may have transformed as well. Looking back on your wedding day now, perhaps you realize that even your … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage Today
5 Ways to Cultivate Your Marriage in the Midst of Stress
Stress? What stress? Whether you've been married for ten minutes or ten years, you've experienced some kind of stress along the way, right? Maybe it has been finances, illness, accident, injury, disease, or some other earthly trouble. Marital stress exists in all forms. The question is: How do we cultivate a thriving marriage in spite of stress? On Sunday afternoon, the girls and I went to … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Cultivate Your Marriage in the Midst of Stress
Wisdom for Wives Online Conference
Have you ever longed for a time of refreshment as a wife?Do you wish for the opportunity to soak up wisdom from a mentor?Are you striving for a thriving marriage?I'm honored to introduce this brand NEW beautiful online conference just for wives!Wisdom for Wives Online Conference - 14 sessions This conference is designed to provide encouragement and inspiration through 14 … [Read more...] about Wisdom for Wives Online Conference
Building Trust in Marriage
Building Trust in Marriage What does "trust" mean in a marriage? How do we really show trust? Does it mean foregoing prenuptial agreements? Giving one another full access to our bank accounts? Living with one another day in and day out, flaws, failures and all? Admitting every sin we've ever committed to our spouse?When I think about the word "trust," I believe that trust is having a belief … [Read more...] about Building Trust in Marriage
3 Christian Principles That Ground Sean & Catherine’s Marriage
Special note: While I don't support the show, The Bachelor, in the spirit of supporting Christian marriages, I am choosing to encourage Sean & Catherine in their faith. I'm proud of their stand and this post, 3 Christian principles that ground Sean & Catherine's marriage, is a great example of love that gives.This is an exclusive guest post written by The Bachelor’s Sean Lowe. Sean … [Read more...] about 3 Christian Principles That Ground Sean & Catherine’s Marriage
15 Ideas on Ways to Pray for Your Husband
This weekend I was thinking heavily on ways to pray for my husband. Due to some changes at work, he has been working long hours and though he is strong, I know that intervening to God on his behalf will provide strength from above. Though I have a phone reminder set to pray for him each day and I also pray for him every morning and night, I really wanted to focus on praying for him for … [Read more...] about 15 Ideas on Ways to Pray for Your Husband
Praying for My Husband & Messy Beautiful Love book giveaway
Praying for my husband is something I love to do. I've seen God work in our marriage and answer prayers directly over and over again through our fourteen years together. In the spring, my husband knew that he was going to need to make a job change due to anticipated upcoming schedule changes at work. I can't tell you how much I prayed for him and over him. And I'm so thankful for him. God has … [Read more...] about Praying for My Husband & Messy Beautiful Love book giveaway