One of the first things that attracted our family to Tyler, Texas -- besides the beautiful azaleas -- was the friendliness of the people who live here. When we first moved to town twenty years ago, ... Read More about On Being a Good Neighbor
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A Prayer for Revival
I've felt a special burden lately to pray for revival. Unless God revives hearts, all our other efforts will be in vain: I believe Christians should be politically active, but my hope does not ... Read More about A Prayer for Revival
On Creme-Filled Donuts & Other Causes for Celebration
Have you ever noticed there’s a quirky holiday for just about everything under the sun? My family once tried to think of something outlandish that didn’t already have a commemorative day assigned to ... Read More about On Creme-Filled Donuts & Other Causes for Celebration
Secrets of Success: 30 Lessons Learned in 30 Years of Marriage
Thirty years this month. That’s how long my husband and I have been married. Pledging my life and love to him was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Except for those rare instances when he’s ... Read More about Secrets of Success: 30 Lessons Learned in 30 Years of Marriage
Praying Boldly for Myself (Free Printable)
I've published lots of free printable prayer guides on this blog over the years. Look back far enough and you'll find: Praying for Your Marriage Praying for Your Husband from Head to ... Read More about Praying Boldly for Myself (Free Printable)
5 MORE Books for Women Who Think
"Today in class we learned that the Bibilical model of marriage is archaic, oppressive, and responsible for all kinds of evil." My oldest daughter sent me that message during her first semester at ... Read More about 5 MORE Books for Women Who Think
Praying for Your Pastor (Free Printable Prayer Guide)
A few months ago, I received a request from a reader named Laura asking if I would make a free printable prayer guide devoted to Praying for Your Pastor. “These guys need a LOT of prayer,” she ... Read More about Praying for Your Pastor (Free Printable Prayer Guide)
5 Lessons Feminists Can Learn from Wonder Woman
My husband took me and our three oldest daughters to the first available screening of the eagerly awaited Wonder Woman last night. Uncertain how this "strong female lead" would be portrayed, we left ... Read More about 5 Lessons Feminists Can Learn from Wonder Woman
Our Best Marriage Advice to Nearly-Weds
Our fourth-born got married this month, just four days before he graduated from medical school, and is currently on his honeymoon. Before the wedding, he and his bride went through premarital ... Read More about Our Best Marriage Advice to Nearly-Weds
Always Open: 5 Reasons I Love Having My Tubes Intact
I spotted an article online this week entitled Closed for Business: 5 Reasons I Love Having My Tubes Tied. It was written by a woman who had undergone a tubal ligation after the birth of her second ... Read More about Always Open: 5 Reasons I Love Having My Tubes Intact
31-Day Prayer Challenge for Wives
Have you ever noticed that stuff isn't built to last as long these days as it used to be? Unfortunately, the same thing can be said of modern marriages. Couples are splitting, families crumbling all ... Read More about 31-Day Prayer Challenge for Wives
When God Gives Us More than We Can Handle
Last week, I published a piece entitled I'm Not Enough -- and Why It's Liberating to Admit It. The message must have resonated with my readers, for within the first twenty-four hours, over 1000 people ... Read More about When God Gives Us More than We Can Handle
I am NOT enough — and why it’s liberating to admit it
Do you know that feeling you get when you hear fingernails grating on a chalkboard? I guess most modern classrooms have switched to dry erase boards, so maybe you've missed it. It's sort of a squeaky, ... Read More about I am NOT enough — and why it’s liberating to admit it
The Longest Reigning Monarch
This week marked the 65th anniversary of the ascension of Queen Elizabeth to the throne of England. She was crowned queen on February 6, 1952, following the death of her father. That makes her the ... Read More about The Longest Reigning Monarch
10 Resolutions for a Happier New Year
I love New Year’s and the fresh start January represents, so I normally kick it off with a list of resolutions as long as my arm. Some of my goals are specific and easily quantifiable: write a letter ... Read More about 10 Resolutions for a Happier New Year
