While most people I know tend to think of the “lazy days of summer,” it sometimes feels like summer is busier than ever! Even when it’s not summer, life in general is chaotic. Between work, school, home, extended family, friends, and extra-curriculars, my husband and I sometimes struggle to really …
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I wish I could say that miscommunication never happens in my marriage. After all, I specialize in effective communication skills! Yet, I’m human, as is my sweet husband. So, there are times we have miscommunications. Times when I think I said this, and he thinks I said that. Some of …
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When my kids were younger, I really struggled with raising godly children during a potentially screen-filled summer. With summer break and empty days stretching before them, screens seemed like their obvious choice to fill the time. Sure, we had VBS, summer camp, chores, and vacations, but day-to-day busyness was gone, …
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In my marriage, it sometimes feels like I’m the only spouse trying. Like I’m the only one who wants to make this marriage as good as it can possibly be. Yet after 31 years of marriage, I also know that my husband feels that way sometimes, too. Introduction Marriage takes …
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by Matthew Townend NOTE FROM ANDREA: I’m thrilled to have a guest post today from Matthew Townend. I love that my friends get a different perspective than usual, but still in line with the faith-forward focus you’ve come to expect. If you enjoyed “Waiting on God for a Spouse” you …
I love family games. I’m not sure why, maybe because we played games a bit when I was growing up. My husband is less enthralled with games, however. But he’ll play them – he’s a good sport! There are plenty of games for fun and simple family conversation starters that …
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We’re midway through the year and it’s a perfect time to reset your marriage! It’s about this time of year that I find my marriage tends to lose steam. The New Year buzz is over; springtime’s feelings of new beginnings are over; school let out, so regular routines go out …
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We’re both exhausted. I’m sure you can relate. Between work, raising kids, paying bills, keeping up with household and yard maintenance, helping aging parents, being involved with community activities, and lots of other busy tasks, life is exhausting for husbands and wives. My husband and I work different schedules (he …
I always want to provide my husband with a meaningful Father’s Day. He works so hard for our family and strives to be a wonderful father. Our ideas have changed over the years as our boys have grown. Whether you want to purchase a gift, make one, or say a …
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Keeping your Christian marriage strong during summer break doesn’t have to be difficult. I remember when our kids were younger, I loved having them home at long last. But our schedules changed, we had camps to consider, travel to see family to factor in, and new routines all around. Where …
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