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Is it even possible to live happily ever? When a couple fully commits to doing marriage God’s way, the answer is a resounding YES!
motherhood
Motherhood will stretch you– both literally & figuratively–like nothing before. But what joy awaits when we embrace this sanctifying work!
prayers
God gives specific instructions on prayer: Pray unceasingly, in Jesus’ name, with thanksgiving, boldly making requests known to God.
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Do you love to read? I do! I average about six books a month. You can read about some of my favorites here or on my family blog.
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EP 93: A Wedding Anniversary with Many Happy Returns
There is no coasting in marriage. You’re either growing closer together or drifting further apart. You must be intentional about nurturing your relationship to your spouse every chance you get….
EP 92: Unexpected Benefits of Big Family Living
The CDC announced last week that the US General Fertility Rate has recently hit an all-time low of only 1.6 children per woman…
Fantastic Four Takes a Step in the Right Direction
My husband took me to see Fantastic Four: First Steps over the weekend, and I was pleasantly surprised by the film’s pro-natal messaging.
EP 91: Changing Course When You’ve Done It All Wrong
A listener wrote me recently to say she’s made more mistakes that she can count. She wanted advice as to how she could…
Praying for Our Troops
I thought about waiting to publish until Veteran’s Day in November, but I’ve gotten so many requests for a military blessing or a…
EP 90: What Would Jesus Do?
We don’t have to wonder or make wild guesses about what Jesus would do — the Bible tells us clearly how He lived…
EP 89: The Art of Making Memories
I read a book last week called The Art of Making Memories. It was fascinating, though nothing like I expected. In this week’s…
EP 88: On Accepting All Your Unchangeables
Each and every one of us has been born with qualities that cannot be altered and into circumstances beyond our control. The question…
A Prayer for Test Takers
A reader wrote me earlier this week to request a special prayer for success on exams. Well, that is one area I have…
EP 87: Lost & Found (3 Life Lessons I Learned from My Father)
Father’s Day is less than a week away, so I thought this would be a wonderful time to share with you a story…
EP 86: Two Key Ways You Can Help Your Kids Flourish
Our oldest son just celebrated his 37th birthday and told us over dinner what he considers the two most important and impactful things…
EP 85: Memorize Proverbs 3 with Me
The best way I know to “meditate day and night” on the Word of God is to commit large portions of Scripture to…
Verses to Read when Battling Big Emotions (Free Printable)
A reader sent me a message some time ago asking if I knew of anywhere she could download a list of verses to…