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Memorial Day: There Are Heroes Among Us

The year was 1942. He was 20 years old. A time for fun. A time to date girls. A time for preparing to venture out into the world and make your mark. Instead of doing any of those things my father-in-law, Wallace I. Williams enlisted in the Air Force to defend our country in World […]

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Suicide and Church Leadership

Once again, this past week I heard of another pastor committing suicide. As many of you, I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. How is this possible that this happened—again? Many of us are asking the same question. I think if we dive into the struggles and complexities of church leadership we may find some […]

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More Connection In Marriage

I was contacted by Brittany Jones and asked if I would do an interview for her 21 day web series about sex and intimacy. After talking with her I was quick to say yes. Hearing her story about getting her own marriage back on track and how she wanted to help others was inspiring. Well […]

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15 Practical Practices of HAPPY WIVES

Sometimes our happiness meter can quickly run down after the reality of marriage sets in. Being happily married doesn’t come easy. And yet, there are a select top few who are ecstatically happy in their marriage. But HOW? 15 Practical Practices of Happy Wives #1 She connects romance and intimacy- There was an Enjoli perfume […]

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What I Have NOW

“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” -Matthew 6:34 There is so much we do not know right now. Some of us may be struggling with fear, doubt, and loneliness. I decided to make a list of the things I have lost in this season […]

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Can Marriage Go From Fizzle to Sizzle?

Do you miss how you used to feel? My friend, Brittany did, and I’d like to tell you her story. Although Brittany was a very successful businesswoman, she found herself in a failing and passionless marriage. She desperately wanted her marriage to work, especially for the kids, but sadly, they were on the verge of […]

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I Did This ONE THING During This Time and It Changed My Life Forever

I never imagined that through this time of #quarantine that I would have made such a huge change in my life. I’m not a big fan of change, are you? And the things that have stayed the same during this pandemic has brought me comfort. So, I never thought I’d make another change by choice…but […]

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5 Ways to STAY ENCOURAGED during the Corona Quarantine by Ashley Collins

My friend, Ashley, has really been rocking this stay home mandate. Please enjoy her guest post… As many of us across the world are adjusting to #quarantinelife, I thought I would share just a few ways that have helped our family Stay Encouraged. 1. START EACH DAY WITH A FAMILY DEVOTION It doesn’t have to […]

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We All Need Kindness Right Now

I have been living in my UGG boots. They’re warm, they’re cozy, and I feel secure in them. That’s what we need right how through this COVID-19 pandemic, warm, cozy, and secure, don’t you agree? While I’ve made my little stops at the grocery store and gas station and takeout food pickups, I’ve noticed something…people […]

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Staying Connected Through COVID-19

At the start of the coronavirus quarantine I was in another state and away from my husband. We live in California and I was visiting family in Texas. I became a little…  somewhat… marginally… obsessively scared that I wouldn’t be able to fly home. I said to my husband, “Promise me you’ll drive here to […]

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