Category Archives: Showing Honor

Make Your Home Welcoming To Others

Posted on August 4, 2020 by

We have all been spending lots of time in our homes lately. It’s easy to neglect things because you no longer see them as visitors do. So this post is an encouragement to look at your home with fresh eyes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Open Nest, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Pause and Consider

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

We all have one, at least one, but we may not realize it because of our lack of pausing and considering it. I’m talking about an area of strength in your marriage. Oftentimes we focus on what is lacking and … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Showing Honor | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Is Your Marriage All In?

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

There is growing tendency in newly married couples to stay independent financially, socially and emotionally. This is cause for great concern. Let me explain… When we said, I Do, we were committing to a new way of life. We were … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Newlyweds, Priorities, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor, Temptation | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Vintage Week – Are You Listening?

Posted on February 22, 2016 by

We are celebrating our 37th wedding anniversary this week, so we’re providing something special for you while we’re away. We’re calling it Vintage Week where we re-post some of our best posts from past years that you might have missed. … Continue reading →

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#MCM – Man Crush Mondays

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

Every Monday social media is hit with photos of ladies showing off the man with whom they have a crush. It got me thinking about how much I still have a crush on the man I said “Yes” to 37 … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, Romantic Ideas, Showing Honor | Tagged | 3 Comments

Trials In Marriage–Caring For Elderly Parents

Posted on November 12, 2015 by

My Mom has been gone for nearly three years, and it seems I’m missing her more now than I have in a while. I’m not sure why that is, but I’m grateful I have no regrets that haunt me about … Continue reading →

Posted in Caring for Parents, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, In-Laws, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor | Tagged , | Leave a comment

On Guard For Good

Posted on January 27, 2015 by

We recently went to see the movie Unbroken, and unfortunately got there in time to see the previews of upcoming films. We were shocked to see the trailer to the movie, 50 Shades of Grey, rated R, which is set … Continue reading →

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Today Is Special…Why?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

Today is Tom’s 60th Birthday, and I have some special things planned. Two weeks ago I surprised him by having a small gathering of friends and family–some from out of town that he had no idea were in town. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Holidays, romancing your husband, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor | Tagged , , , | 30 Comments

Sometimes There Are No Words…

Posted on May 26, 2014 by

Today I can’t shake the heaviness on my heart towards those who have lost a spouse or another member of their family through their valiant service to our country. And I shouldn’t try to shake it. Instead, I want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Memorial Day, Showing Honor | 1 Comment

I’m Right and You’re Wrong–So There!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

We had a conversation recently with some friends about our tendency to notice every little error our spouse says when sharing a story. As we discussed this we all realized that we do this way too often. And why? After … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments

I Will See You Again

Posted on August 9, 2013 by

I have had quite an emotional week. Tom was away on a missions trip to Nassau doing a music camp for kids.  It was so good for him to be a part of the team, loving the kids and serving … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Music, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor, Thankfulness | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Happy Hour

Posted on August 2, 2013 by

This week’s Happy Hour special comes from a blog I just discovered. The writer, Lisa-Jo Baker, knows how to tell a story so well that you won’t want the post to end. This particular one is the perfect follow-up to … Continue reading →

Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, A Marriage Flight, Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour, Parenting, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

25+ Ways To Bless Your Spouse When You’re Expecting

Posted on August 1, 2013 by

There is nothing that changes the dynamic of your marriage so quickly as hearing these two words: We’re pregnant! Within days the morning sickness (or all day sickness, in some cases) kicks in and the wife is taken out of her … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Husbands, Newlyweds, Parenting, Priorities, Roles In Marriage, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor, The Gospel & Marriage, Wives | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Honoring Your Spouse On Facebook

Posted on July 30, 2013 by

One of the things I love about Facebook is seeing how spouse’s honor one another by speaking highly of them in daily status updates. I thought it would be encouraging to all of us to read the ones I’ve found … Continue reading →

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