My walk with God has changed over the years. Raised a “holiday Catholic,” I was introduced to a personal relationship with Christ from my college roommates. Since then, the relationship with Him has certainly grown. And while our relationship with Christ is unique from all other relationships, in many ways …
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While most people I know tend to think of the “lazy days of summer,” it sometimes feels like summer is busier than ever! Even when it’s not summer, life in general is chaotic. Between work, school, home, extended family, friends, and extra-curriculars, my husband and I sometimes struggle to really …
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Expressing gratitude in marriage, even a Christian marriage, can be tricky sometimes. I mean, let’s face it, we don’t always feel warm and fuzzy toward our spouse. The little things get in the way, and we let ourselves get carried away by the day-to-day stuff of life. We forget to …
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Introduction: I’ve been married for 30 years, and we’ve had seasons we were able to keep the spark alive and other seasons when the spark was just that – a tiny spark. Connecting with God and each other has been the key to a strong marriage for three decades. Christian …
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Why Does It Matter If Our Kids Get Along? Encouraging our children to be the people God made them to be (Psalm 139:14) is important and in doing so we can potentially reduce sibling rivalry and positively impact their sibling relationships. When children feel valued for who they are as …
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 …
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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 …
Been married longer than a minute? If you’ve been married longer than a minute then you know that marriage is tough! Today might be hearts and flowers while tomorrow is toilets and tantrums. That’s just the way of it. The best way to get started is to practice good communication …
In 2013 my dad had a series of events that led to him having vascular dementia. The nine years that followed were bittersweet. He was no longer the dad we knew – but he was better in so many ways! My dad was… My dad always had a strong sense …
