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When Love Feels Hard
Marriage isn’t always what we pictured on our wedding day. Some seasons feel more like dry, cracked ground—where misunderstandings pile up, hearts grow distant, and love feels like a duty, not a delight. I’ve been there. And if you’re honest, … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Difficulty
Tagged Prayer, Surrender, When Love Feels Hard
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Relaxed?
We have purposed this year to write consistently every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. And by God’s grace we have been faithful to do so, that is until now. Most of you know we have a special needs grandson, Elias, who … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Grandparenting, Keeping It Real, Seasons of Life
Tagged anxiety, Megan Fate Marshman, parainfluenza3, Philippians 4:6, Prayer, Proverbs 3:5-6, Relaxed
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Stay
We have been surrounded by a lot of trying and heartbreaking circumstances. Sharing tears with friends and family about losses that will never be restored. At least not in this life. Scripture tells us to weep with those who weep. … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Difficulty
Tagged endurance, Prayer, stay
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Will You Pray With Us?
Today is Sunday. The day most of us are used to a very different routine–getting up and ready to go to our local church to fellowship with friends, worship God and hear the preached Word. But today most of us … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, In Sickness, Keeping It Real, Music, Prayer, Seasons of Life, Worship
Tagged Cody Carnes, COVID-19, Kari Jobe, Prayer, The Blessing
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But God!
I have contemplated writing this post for a week. Not sure what to say to offer help for your marriage when we are struggling with our own dark valley. When we asked for your prayers in our last post we … Continue reading
If Only My Spouse Would ______________!
If only my spouse would ______________! How you fill in the blank determines if you feed your spouse’s inner critic or inner encourager. Imagine these inner voices living on each shoulder whispering thoughts into your spouse’s ear. It’s our job … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Roles In Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Bible, Christianity, English Standard Version, God, Hebrews 3:13, Inner Critic, Inner Encourager, Jesus, Lord, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality
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Happy Hour
This past week J, of Hot, Holy and Humorous, wrote a post that we simply must share with you. The title alone compelled me to share it, but when I read the post in it’s entirety? Wow. Tom and I … Continue reading
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Now that’s a title! And it’s one most of us face at one time or another in our marriage. There are times when we don’t have a clue what is best for us in certain situations. Maybe your spouse feels … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Leadership, Roles In Marriage, Submission, The Gospel & Marriage, Wives
Tagged God, Husband, Jesus, John Piper, Lord's Prayer, marriage, On Earth As It Is in Heaven, Prayer, What to do when you don't know what to do
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Are You Living With Unanswered Prayer?
Today we want to talk about those who are waiting on God to answer specific prayers regarding their spouse and marriage. It’s like your unanswered prayer takes on a life of its own and seems to haunt you each and … Continue reading
Good And Tired
We’ve been away the past four days on a ministry team visiting our sister church in Nassau, Bahamas. It was a great trip where we witnessed God encourage hearts and strengthen those who were feeling weary, including ourselves. We are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Prayer, The Gospel & Marriage, Travel
Tagged Bahamas, Christianity, God, Jesu, Lord, Nassau Bahamas, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality
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10 Things My Mom’s Death Taught Me
My Mom’s estate sale was this past weekend. It was another layer of letting go, and it wasn’t easy–not that I thought it would be. Things are not special. They wear out, rust, decay and break. But the memory of … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life
Tagged Child, Eternity, Family, Health, Home, Mother, Parenting, Prayer
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Pray In This Way
Have you ever been in a season of your marriage when you honestly don’t know how to pray? It usually happens when you realize what you want to happen may not be the best, but you don’t know an alternative … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Christ, English Standard Version, God, Isaiah, Jesu, Lord, marriage, Prayer, The Lord's Prayer
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A Time To Mourn
I want to start off by thanking each of you who have prayed for us as we’ve cared for my Mom these past few weeks. What a huge support and help you’ve been to us. Thank you! It is with … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Caring for Parents, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Family, God, Heaven, Home, Parent, Prayer
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Saying Goodbye
Before we went to sleep last night Tom said to wake him if I needed to. I did, at 3:30a. You see on Monday my mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a short time to live. Her response … Continue reading
One Lasting Answered Prayer
Have you ever considered how your marriage is the result of long-anticipated prayers said before you even met? It’s easy to forget as the years pass, but think about it; Your relationship with your spouse is the answer to prayers … Continue reading
Prayer Prompts
As we gather in a couple of days with family and friends it’s good to have an idea on how to make God the center of our Thanksgiving. The best way to do this is to involve everyone at the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Thankfulness
Tagged Focus on the Family, God, Gratitude, Holy Spirit, Jesu, Lord, Prayer, thanksgiving
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