Introduction Summer is a magical time for families, a season filled with sunshine, laughter, and endless opportunities to create lasting memories with our kids. However, in our digital age, the constant buzz of notifications and the lure of screens can distract us from truly engaging with our children. This summer, …
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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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Introduction Shared meaning impacts all facets of married life. When Jeff and I agree on the importance of prayer, how we are going to raise our kids, and our future goals, we have shared meaning. And while we have lots of shared meaning in our marriage, there are still areas …
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Planning Summer Fun At the end of each school year, I ask my sons what they want to do for the summer. I ask them (separately) what they really want to do with their time off from school. Learn more about that planning process here. Their list generally includes a …
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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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Building a Strong Foundation: Communication in Newlywed Marriages When I was a newlywed, I thought our communication would always be great – like it was when we were dating. I thought it would all be hearts and flowers and he would listen like the man of my dreams that he …
The power of a story My husband loves to tell the story of when he first came to visit me at my house when we started dating. At the time I was living with my parents at home. I told him to “make a left at the (local) church, come …
Disenchanted When we get married we are filled with joyful anticipation. We imagine this ideal life with the person we just pledged to love forever. Maybe your “happily ever after” means you do things together, or he helps out around the house. Perhaps your dream involves each of you doing …
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