How Should a Christian Respond to Evil?
With round-the-clock news and social media, we’re inundated with outlandish information and terrible stories, all designed to accumulate “customers.” As I heard…
Helping Women Move From Fear into Faith
Tag: love
Valentine’s Day With a Twist
Frilly red hearts, chocolates, and romantic dinners fueled my imagination the instant I flipped my calendar to February. Will my husband remember?…
Becoming One
From the time I was a little girl I daydreamed about marriage. It was an innate desire. Cinderella taught me everything I knew.…
How Expectations Can Bring Disappointment
Would you be surprised to hear that my favorite moments from our lovely, cool mountain retreat were spent watching Cat trucks move…
One Word Could Improve Your Marriage
What if a two-letter word could make your marriage better? The idea came to mind several years ago when I listened to…
My Special Supper Guest
When I grew up in the deep south, we called our evening meal supper, and reserved the term “dinner” for fancy meals.…
Tips For a Perfectly Imperfect Christmas
I would speed through it all and finally sit down to enjoy our decorated fresh fir… after the holidays. I was overwhelmed with sadness when I realized I’d missed some priceless moments that were gone forever.
What I’m Learning About Love
Look into her/his face. Smile big. Say good morning in my happiest voice. If she/he starts a conversation, listen intently and make a kind reply. Repeat…
Don’t Quit in the Middle
We got married to be together. For better or worse. Let’s put on love. One touch here. A kiss there. A kind word. Love is made up of lots of little decisions. Let’s wear LOVE like a coat. Let’s wrap our SELVES completely in it.
Dear Married Ladies, Your Marriage is Worth Fighting For
This week I read about a 100 year old woman who’s shared 82 years of marriage with her husband who’s 103. When asked their secret she offered, “Just be nice to each other.”
Matters That Matter
There is a part of me that would like to climb up on the old soapbox and tell you what I think about all the craziness in our world today. If I did, my voice would only heighten the loud cacophony all around, in which it is hard to distinguish a true voice that matters.
Oh to be Alone
A few months ago, while waiting in a long line, I found myself listening to a conversation in a public place. There was mild irritation between a husband and wife who were disagreeing over a minor issue concerning a child. A mom, who wasn’t acquainted with the couple, commented to the wife that she was so glad she no longer had to endure arguing.