Long distance relationships are not for the faint of heart. As someone who experienced a long distance marriage for five years, I understand the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it—the joy of video calls, the longing during the long periods of time apart, and the challenge of maintaining a deep …
When I was single I thought I’d never find the right person. Everyone said my future husband was out there, but I had no idea where he was. As a single woman, I felt like I stood out in a world of married people. Two guys I dated were great, …
In the beginning… When we first meet our spouse, it’s easy to talk. We talk about everything! Nothing is off limits. But then life…work, kids, in-laws, aging parents, sports, parent-teacher conferences, meals, housekeeping…the list is endless. Healthy relationships are characterized by meaningful conversations. A good conversation is one in which …
Reality Strengthening our faith is not always easy in this busy world. I remember when my kids were a bit younger – before they had driver’s licenses and could take themselves places. My days were so busy! I had to get them ready for school, get them to school, take …
Our Experience with Getting Started Reading the Bible Together as a Couple For many years my husband and I did not read the Bible together as a couple. We just didn’t see the point. We were fine, right? Until we weren’t. And we realized how much we needed God in …
Introduction Prayers for a couple struggling are vital for hope and encouragement. When a couple is struggling it sometimes feels like every day is torture. You question why you married this person and if it will ever get better. Each day begins to drag as anxiety, worry, and fear crowd …
When we say hurtful things We’ve all had times where we say hurtful things to those we love the most. It’s mystifying how we can hurt the very people we love the most with our words. Whether it’s a spouse, family member, or close friend, the pain caused by harsh …
The problem Keeping our kids occupied. This can be a challenge! I’m excited about today’s post because it focuses on one of my best ideas as a parent. Like most of you, I didn’t want my kids to be glued to a device all the time, especially when we were …
Most kids are back at college now. That means the novelty of new roommates has worn off and conflicts are starting to arise. Most people want a successful college roommate experience. College Roommate Experiences I went to two different colleges. At the first one, I had two roommates over two …