When I was a kid growing up in Central Pennsylvania, we used to have some serious snow storms. I remember getting so excited about snow days, which meant my siblings and I got to play outside in the snow all day instead of going to school. If we were really lucky, we had a power…
For six months of our engagement, my fiancé (now-husband) was for all practical purposes unemployed. Zach had moved to Pennsylvania for the opportunity of a coaching position, which was more of a stipend arrangement than a salaried position, and in the end even the stipend didn’t pan out. He lived hand to mouth on a…
Submission. Headship. What was your first reaction when you read those words? Did you bristle? Cringe? I’m willing to bet you didn’t get a warm fuzzy feeling. The topic of leadership and submission in marriage is one of the least popular in our society, even among Christians. It’s also one of the most misinterpreted. Couples…
When I was a newlywed, the one thing I wanted more than anything was to grow closer to my husband and revel in sharing every part of life with him. The Coast Guard had a different plan, however, and we spent seven months of our first year of marriage apart from each other. Whether you…
There’s no doubt that a big part of celebrating Christmas is keeping traditions. Everyone has them. Some have a lot while others have only a few. Some traditions are elaborate while others are simple. Some are long-standing while others have just begun. Like the families who keep them, traditions come in all shapes and sizes….
