Category Archives: Emotional

Decluttering Discovery

Posted on February 3, 2020 by

As we’ve mentioned we are decluttering our house. Every closet, every drawer, every cabinet is being organized and it feels amazing. If clutter were measured in pounds I think we’ve lost at least 100 pounds. Yes! I must tell you, … Continue reading →

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Road Trip Romance

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

Tom and I find ourselves on the road a lot these days. We are heading home today after two weeks visiting our kids and some friends. 2500 miles accumulated on the odometer and hours of time to talk. We’ve discovered … Continue reading →

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Intimacy In Marriage: Our Poll Results

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

It’s been three months since we asked you to take a poll letting us know one or two areas where your marriage is most in need. We had a great response, thank you! Our Current Need For Marriage Help poll … Continue reading →

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Can I Be Honest?

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

I recently talked with a wife who said she was finally in a place in their marriage where she could be honest with her husband. They didn’t have a bad marriage. But they had settled and weren’t working to make … Continue reading →

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From Darkness To Light – Take Our Marriage Poll

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

Light. It has a way of providing direction when we need it most. Have you ever experienced total darkness? The kind where you can’t see your hand in front of your face? I have and it can be paralyzing. We … Continue reading →

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Five Friday Favorites – Turning 60, Off To A Good Start

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

On Wednesday I awoke with the realization that time passes so quickly. How did I get to 60? I don’t feel 60 most days, but recently I feel older than that. I have been fighting an ongoing health issue–not serious, … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Emotional, Encouraging Your Spouse, Five Friday Favorites, Intimacy, Keeping It Real | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Time To Stop Listening, And Start Talking Loud And Clear

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

The title may seem backwards, but it’s not. I’m not talking about listening to others. I’m talking about how often we listen to our own thoughts and allow them to inform our mood for the day. Instead, we should speak … Continue reading →

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Engulfed By Emotions Can Be Embarrassing

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

I have always been emotional. I cry at movies. I cry at weddings. I have even been known to cry at a funeral of someone whom I had never met. I put myself in another’s place and imagine what it … Continue reading →

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