When I was a child, spring was my favorite season. I loved the vibrant green everywhere, the crocuses peeking their little heads up, daffodils swaying in the breeze, and the whole world coming to life again in a season of growth after the cold winter. We open the house and …
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I have 30 years of marriage under my belt. And I love my husband dearly. He’s truly wonderful. He treats me with kindness and devotion and puts up with all my idiosyncrasies. Yet it’s not always easy to love him (just as it’s not always easy for him to love …
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I love talking with my husband, but sometimes it’s just tough to find the time when we can really have those meaningful conversations. For us, car time is a great time to talk. We’re both a captive audience and we have time to process what the other is saying. We …
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The Impact of Intercession on His Spiritual Growth and Your Marriage I love praying for my husband. When I pray for him, I feel closer to him AND to God – a total win/win. Knowing what to pray for means that I’m paying attention, though. I need to know what …
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I’ll admit it – sometimes feelings of loneliness overcome me, even though I have a husband and children. My husband works nights, though I sometimes felt lonely when he worked days, too. I know it’s wrong for me to expect him to fulfill all my emotional needs, but sometimes I …
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In our home I love Valentine’s Day. I admit, my husband’s love language is gift giving and he’s a GREAT gift giver. He’s always looking for opportunities to give me something sweet. My love language is words of affirmation, so he tries to shower me with those, too! I love …
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The reality of long-distance relationships When my husband and I were married for three years we decided to live apart so we could each continue our schooling and secure a better future for ourselves. Little did we know, it would be four years of living apart before we could live …
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I’ve mentioned in other posts that I like to start every day with study, reading Scripture, and prayer. The quiet morning before kids, spouse, and dogs are awake is precious to me. It’s during this time that I’m most in touch with the needs I want to present to God, …
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Bible verses encourage me, especially now. I know I’ve said it before, but the new year is so inspiring to me. The year stretches before me, filled with promise and new beginnings. There is hope and anticipation for all that’s to come. Every day feels like a fresh start. The …
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I’ll be honest, I love setting goals. I love the planning and organizing. It’s like Christmas for me! In a perfect world, my husband and I sit down together at a lunch date and set goals for the coming year. We might include travel, financial management goals, and marriage goals …
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