Introduction Fun and faith can be the cornerstone of your season. Summer is a season of fun, relaxation, and family bonding. It’s also an excellent time to nurture your family’s spiritual growth in creative and enjoyable ways. Even though summer is almost over, as school will be starting again for …
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Summer is a season of exploration, fun, and family bonding. It’s also a perfect opportunity to teach our kids effective communication and other essential life skills. As Christian wives and mothers, we can use summer adventures to instill these skills in our kids, helping them grow in their ability to …
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When you were dating it was easy to find connection. You’d go on dates, ask great questions, and voila! You’d grow closer together. Fast forward a few years. Between work, the kids, and dogs/cats, life is pretty busy and connecting with your spouse seems like an impossibility. But I’m here …
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Introduction Marriage can be wonderful. It can also be trying at times. A successful marriage requires daily effort, love, and commitment. For Christian women seeking a successful marriage, integrating faith and practical habits can make a significant difference. In this post, we will explore five essential daily practices that can …
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Yesterday vs Today Why are some days better than others? Why are some days good and some days just plain bad? Yesterday was a rough day. Though I have a head cold, that wasn’t why it was rough. I just felt out of sync all day. The day dragged and …
Right now the kids have about 3 weeks until school lets out. I don’t know about yours, but mine is READY. My college son just arrived home today and he’s exhausted. It was a rough, but good, semester. Most kids and teachers are bouncing off the walls in anticipation of …
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What makes a truly happy marriage? Is it lots of money? Vacations? Cute wardrobe? Perfect kids? Lots of sex? A happy marriage may have all of these things, but it may not. Lots of people with little money have a happy marriage. And some families NEVER get a vacation and …
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Spenders & Savers I’m a saver and my husband is a spender. He still pays off debt and pays the bills, but he enjoys spending money, whereas I enjoy watching it grow in the bank. As I’m sure you can imagine, this difference has caused conflict over the years. We’ve …
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Ah, the perfect husband Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? He knows and responds to our every need. The perfect husband listens and remembers what we say. He puts our needs above his own. He picks up his socks and closes the toilet seat. This man also cleans the kitchen and keeps …
Our divorce story We were married five years. I never planned to file for divorce. Life was hitting us pretty hard. We were both (still) in school, and I was working full time. I’d just been accepted to a graduate program in another state. We decided to live apart for …
