While racing to prepare for a family Christmas party, my mom bought and served the wrong kind of eggnog…she overlooked the fancy label that read alcoholic. For the conservative home of a Baptist preacher, it truly became a Christmas party we’ve never forgotten. We didn’t wake up to naked friends or family in wrapping paper, red…
Dr. John Gottman, revered marriage expert, has done extensive research in the field of marriage. One of his most helpful findings is what separates successful marriages to ones that fail. The answer: Those that spend an extra 5 hours per week investing in their spouse tend to live a more fulfilled marriage. He calls it…
When my husband James and I were engaged, we met with our wedding coordinator at the church. There just happened to be a wedding scheduled to begin while we were there. After our meeting, we were walking out through the lobby. The wedding party was getting ready to begin the procession. James pushed me over to…
I have been married for over 24 years; does that prove Anne was “the One” God had in mind for me? How did I know it was her before I proposed? Is there really a “One” God has for any of us? If you find “the One” and later get divorced and remarried (which some…
Thanksgiving is almost here and Christmas is right behind it. What does this mean? That singles across the country will once again be fed line after cliche after question as to—why—they’re not married. Sad day! The holidays should be an enjoyable time. Instead, some singles might be wondering about the earful they’re going to receive…
