My husband and I were in the kitchen. Our son said, “This is awkward, something doesn’t feel right between you two.” He was right. We were acting “normal” but he could feel the uneasiness. And where did this uneasiness come from? A conflict. We were in the middle of a conflict. He hurt my feelings. […]
When was the last time you were counting on someone and they totally let you down? My first recollection of being totally baffled and dumbfounded by someone who I thought I could trust and count on was when I was five years old. There was a teenager in my neighborhood, actually it was a male […]
As I sit in the lobby of the physical therapy center while my husband receives the treatment he needs for his recent knee replacement surgery I think about our many years together and the many challenges we’ve had. I’m thinking about marriage because I’ll be speaking about marriage soon at an upcoming conference. What should […]
It was a fantastic morning. I accompanied my kids to a gymnastic class for my grandchildren. The boys are ages two and two and a half, and they are both full of all the energy life can offer. Watching both boys play with their fathers was a highlight of my year for sure. But that’s […]
I can’t remember the last time I felt as infuriated by another person. Or in this case two people—two men. I’m 99% sure that at least one of them was a pastor. And please know I have a huge respect for pastors, being married to one myself. I think pastors are some of the best […]
My husband and I were sitting on our front porch enjoying breakfast. Across the street was a couple walking their dog together. Calm. Beautiful morning. We sipped our coffee as we talked. Then, suddenly the couple across the street started arguing. Did they see us across the street from them? Hadn’t they noticed we could […]
This past week the suicide of a 30 year old megachurch pastor made national news. National news? Devastating news. Heartbreaking news. Tragic news. He left behind a gorgeous wife, three beautiful little boys, and a grieving congregation who loved him. What could cause a young man who seemed to have it all to take his […]
There are many things to consider when questioning if it’s time to get married, and if the person you’re with is “the one.” There are many factors. One I often tell people to consider is whether or not “this one” is someone you want to serve the rest of your life. Entering into marriage is […]
I think I ate chicken! Okay, to most this is no big deal, BUT to me I can make it a huge deal. I haven’t eaten chicken for over 10 years. I’m a vegetarian who eats fish, which is technically a pescatarian. No beef. No rooster. No cow. No lamb. And definitely NO chicken. Until, […]
I’ve had the words of Jesus on my mind this week: “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine , you did for me’”(Matt. 25:40). Who are the least of these? Certainly our husband or wife would come within this […]
