Thirteen years ago, my husband James and I said “I Do.” We were the typical lovey-dovey newlywed couple who wanted to spend every waking moment with each other. Going to the grocery store was bliss. Garage sale shopping was bliss. Biking around the lake was bliss. Anything was bliss as long as we were together. But…
Do you have a vision for your marriage, one that’s greater than your relationship or the daily details of life? The Bible says, The Scripture says, ‘Where there is no vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29:18, kjv).” Having a vision and a plan for a redemptive marriage can be one of the most inspiring, productive…
It may look fine on your calendar: Grandma Jan’s house for Christmas breakfast, your mom’s house for lunch, his step-dad’s house for dinner, and your grandpa’s house for a second dinner. Everyone’s covered and there are no overlaps on the planner. But by the end of the day you’re exhausted and so stuffed that you’re…
Q: “I was previously in a very emotionally/mentally abusive relationship. My current boyfriend and I are very serious and are working on preparing for marriage. He loves the Lord and me very much, what more could I ask for … but yet I still fear he’s going to abuse me like my previous boyfriend. He’s…
How does a great love story start? Two people meet, and before long their relationship develops from like to love. Then they decide to get married, often with a romantic proposal, followed by a wonderful wedding celebration. There are hundreds of variations on this love story. But every single one ends the same way: “…and…
