“Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 (NASB) Years ago my husband decided to let his hair grow long. But he didn’t just let it grow long. He had a mullet! I personally have nothing against men with long hair, but in terms of […]
It was Date Night, y’all! I love Date Night. There is this romantic place my husband and I have found where there’s dark lighting, good food, cozy seating, and a piano player. Yes! A piano player always seems to play the perfect date songs. And a huge added bonus—considering the dark setting and ambiance with […]
Some days I want to be selfish. Some days I don’t want to think about anyone but me. Some days I don’t want to do what I know I should do. Some days I don’t feel like being loving. It’s on these days, I have a choice. I have a choice of how I want […]
My husband was driving and it was stressful. It had been an emotionally charged morning having gotten some rough news and my husband was dropping me off at a conference I was going to be doing a workshop at. Okay, I’ll be honest, we had some conflict getting to the Convention Center. The title of […]
In all of our meaningful relationships, and especially in marriage, being willing to look at yourself through reality eyes will guide the health of the relationship. I don’t know about you, but I can be really mean, mean to the point where I’m embarrassed to share just how mean. I’ll be engaged in a conversation […]
We all know we reap what we sow, and in marriage this principle is a virtual flashing red light. The more work and attention you put into your relationship, the better it gets. And more importantly, the more joy you feel. Any time you see a happy couple, you are looking at a couple who […]
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 […]
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 had been sick the entire week. My husband insisted I stay planted and rest to get better. I read, listened to Ted Talks, and watched TV. When I am sick my husband is all about action…He cleans, he prepares, he cooks, he makes lists, he runs to the store, he moves and moves. It’s […]
This is the time of year we all make our New Year’s resolutions. Most resolutions are all about ME, and very self-focused. We proclaim, I am not going to do this, I am not going to do that… I am not going to eat this, I am going to eat that… I am not going […]
