Marriage is not always fair. Now, don’t hear me wrong. It is important to contribute to your marriage and put your all into it. Your spouse should be able to count on your relationship being your top priority, right under your relationship with Jesus. But because we are human, we and our spouses will face…
At one point in our marriage, my wife needed a break. She instructed me to take my daughter with me to the grocery store, purchase items from the list she provided and to return home. I was ready. I had my snacks, my kids bop playlist, and my checklist. I was focused on this list…
Before my husband and I even got engaged, my mom was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 50. Over the next nine years, she would undergo multiple surgeries and strains of treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation. It was an emotional rollercoaster, waiting for test results and wondering whether the latest attempts would be effective….
Have you ever felt weary of giving grace? In other words, have you ever felt exhausted from giving unconditional love and kindness? Do you ever feel limited on how much grace you can give on a daily basis? Maybe for you, it’s the kids, your job, other family members, or life’s circumstances that cause you to…
It’s easy to have the mindset of comparison when it comes to our relationships. We look at others and wonder why our relationship looks different. It’s the classic grass-is-always-greener mentality. My husband and I recently spent the weekend staying with a couple we are friends with. It is always nice to be around other couples,…
