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marriage
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.

books
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 84: How Not to Diet (but Still Lose Weight)
Several months ago, a reader named Donna sent me the following request: “I’d love to hear your summary or take away of how not to diet but lose weight.” So…

EP 83: In Honor of Mothers Everywhere
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so honoring mom is what I’d like to discuss on the podcast this week. Even if…

EP 82: The Secret to Cultivating Contentment
Much of the material from this week’s podcast is drawn from a blog post I wrote on cultivating contentment over a decade ago…

EP 81: When You Feel Like You’re Only Treading Water
Sometimes life’s responsibilities seem so overwhelming and inescapable that you feel like you’re barely treading water. How do you cope when the going…

EP 80: Egg Hunts & Other Easter Celebrations
We’re right in the middle of holy week, which makes this a great time to discuss some of our family’s favorite Easter traditions….

EP 79: Let’s Adopt a Winston Churchill Mindset in Marriage
Little known fact: Today (April 9) is Winston Churchill Day in the US. So today, I’m taking some of my favorite quotes from…

EP 78: 7 Ways to Ruin Your Marriage — Guaranteed
Proverbs 14:1 tells us, “The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her own hands.” I normally like…

EP 77: Good Timing for Big Decisions
This week on Loving Life at Home I’m answering a couple of questions about starting a family during medical school, but the principles…

EP 76: After Valentine’s Day… A Plea for Perseverance
We’re just coming off a long Valentine’s Weekend, so on today’s episode of Loving Life at Home, I’m sharing encouragement to keep the…

A Prayer for Singles
Over the years, multiple readers have asked me to make a Prayer for Singles. Some requests came from parents who wanted something to…