If you are, or ever have been, engaged, you may be aware that people you haven’t even spoken to in years come out of the woodworks to offer you “wedding inspiration”. It was the same for me, and I obliged them as they recalled details from their weddings some twenty years ago, or informed me…
Before my husband and I got engaged we sought counseling. We read books. We asked each other numerous questions. We set the tone by taking the time to test our relationship emergency broadcast system, and how well we communicated. I seriously feel as a newlywed asking the tough questions before getting engaged saved our marriage…
About 7 years ago, I was reading Proverbs 31 and one verse stood out among all the others. “She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.” (Pr. 31:12). I couldn’t believe that I’d read the Virtuous Woman passage so many times and never once noticed what that verse said… or rather, what it didn’t…
I remember the first time my “husband” made a decision that I didn’t like. I say “husband” because we weren’t even married yet. We were still engaged and planning out the details of our wedding. We hadn’t planned a whole lot, just the time of year. I knew that I wanted an outdoor wedding so…
My wife and I are on a journey together. After 15 years of marriage, we’ve certainly gone through our fair share of triumphs and struggles. However, vows were made and by the grace of God we’ve been faithful to each other and the Lord. … for better or for worse … or richer, for poorer…
