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 …
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 …
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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 …
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Life is so busy that I can easily lose sight of what my bigger purpose is in my marriage and living with intentionality. I lose track of doing things on purpose in my marriage, instead of just flying by the seat of my pants. It’s easy to forget that our …
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Sometimes it’s Tough to be Nice I’m embarrassed to say that far too often I respond with frustration and irritation to my husband instead of with love and kindness. I want to be nicer to my husband, but sometimes it’s just difficult. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, …
I can remember when I felt like the spark has dimmed in my marriage. It felt like my husband and I were drifting apart. Can you relate? Don’t worry, because there are effective strategies you can use to fight for your marriage and reignite the flame. In this article, we …
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Why talk to teachers? Our teachers work very hard. They have their own lives but give so much of themselves to our children all week long. Inevitably, the time comes for us to have a talk with your child’s teacher. We may have questions, there might be a problem in …
We’ve all been there. You’re in the car for a while and all your child wants to do is play on some device. You hate for him to be on the device but what else are you going to do? While I, too, have used electronics to keep my kids …