Monthly Archives: August 2016

Feeling Trapped?

The other night I was slightly awakened when I heard what I thought was something bump against our screen door in the backyard. It wasn’t enough to stir me wide awake, so I continued sleeping. The next morning I went … Continue reading

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“Yeah, Our Love Is A Goldmine”

Colbie Caillat has a new single out that celebrates lasting love, and we really love it. Take a listen with your sweetie and see if it doesn’t make you smile. Have a blessed weekend. If all I had was a … Continue reading

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A Very Special Day Indeed

Today is my husband’s birthday. It’s a date I look forward to all year so that I can thank him for the gift he is to me. I can’t imagine who I’d be if it weren’t for the influence, love … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Caption It

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What Diving In A Green Pool Reveals About Marriage

As most of you have probably witnessed the Olympic Divers have had quite an unusual distraction, at least for athletes of their ability. They have had to dive into a murky, green pool. They have had to trust that the … Continue reading

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Vintage Post – Meekness: Think Before You React Part 2

Nancy continues to encourage us… Now, there’s balance in all of this because there are things we stuff that we need to say, and there are things we say that we ought to stuff. Discernment and the control of the Spirit helps us … Continue reading

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Vintage Post – Meekness: Think Before You React Part 1

The following post is by Tom where he shares a struggle we all encounter from time to time–some more than others… We are continuing our study of meekness, and God is helping us get the point! Nancy Leigh DeMoss provides our next … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Caption It

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Ten Things I’ve Learned About Marriage Playing Words With Friends

I have an obsession. I love to play Words With Friends, and I usually have dozens of games going at once. I’m slowly getting better too. My average score has been steadily climbing because I’ve learned lots of new words … Continue reading

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7 Tips in Navigating the Waters of Change

When a couple says their wedding vows they are promising to be committed to each other through all the changes life will throw at them. Some will be expected, others will hit them out of no where making it difficult … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Caption It.

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Romantic Jenga

Our daughter and son-in-love made us a very creative gift for our birthdays this year. They made us a life-sized Jenga game to keep at our cabin, and it is an absolute blast to play, albeit dangerous if you happen … Continue reading

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