I spotted an article earlier this week entitled "The Worst Marriage Advice of Every Decade Since the 1900s." Curiosity compelled me to click through and read. I'll admit that the advice from the ... Read More about “Bad” Advice that Might Save Your Marriage
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How Could a Mom Regret Having Children?
A friend of mine recently sent me a link to an article that I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around. The author was investigating "the growing movement of women who wish they'd never had ... Read More about How Could a Mom Regret Having Children?
A Back-to-School Prayer
Summer break is over. School is once again in session. All across the country, students are heading back to class. As our children embark upon this new academic year, in addition to making sure ... Read More about A Back-to-School Prayer
For the Mother of a Child in the Military
Our son David just finished a six-week officer training program at Fort Sam Houston, and we drove down to San Antonio last weekend for his graduation. Seeing all those young men and women in ... Read More about For the Mother of a Child in the Military
Prayer for a Happy Marriage {free printable}
Wedding season is definitely upon us. Last weekend, we hosted our fifth wedding shower since March. It seems that every week, another of my friends' children are announcing an engagement. With all ... Read More about Prayer for a Happy Marriage {free printable}
How to Date a Husband Who’d Rather Stay Home
Below is a follow-up question I received in reference to the Date Night post I published a few months back. This writer raises a good point! Here's the whole scoop, along with my ... Read More about How to Date a Husband Who’d Rather Stay Home
Griefs and Sorrows
Today is Father's Day. Normally, I would mark the occasion with a post about my father or my husband and what a wonderful job they've both done in the fatherhood department, or perhaps a piece about ... Read More about Griefs and Sorrows
6 Great Benefits to Kissing Your Mate
There was a song that was popular when I was in high school, and for thirty years, I've thought they were singing, “Your Kiss is on My Lips.” It wasn’t until recently that I learned the words of that ... Read More about 6 Great Benefits to Kissing Your Mate
That Time I Had a Baby at 45
Our family has a lot to celebrate this week: Yesterday was my youngest daughter's birthday. Today is my birthday. Tomorrow is my husband's birthday. And the following day marks the 30th anniversary of ... Read More about That Time I Had a Baby at 45
Winston Churchill Gives Sound Marriage Advice
April 9th is Winston Churchill Day. This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Churchill's being made an honorary U.S. citizen, so it seems fitting to spend a few minutes today reflecting on some of the ... Read More about Winston Churchill Gives Sound Marriage Advice
Love in Bloom: 5 Essentials for a Thriving Marriage
I just love this time of year. I love the bright blossoms and the emerging bulbs and the grass that grows greener every day. I love looking through flower catalogues and landscaping magazines and ... Read More about Love in Bloom: 5 Essentials for a Thriving Marriage
Batman V Superman: 7 Important Take-Aways
My husband surprised me yesterday by bringing home tickets to Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. And he didn't just get tickets for the two of us, either. He bought enough for our kids and grandkids ... Read More about Batman V Superman: 7 Important Take-Aways
Is It Wrong for Singles to Think about Sex?
I received the following sweet message last month from a reader who raised several good questions. Since other singles may be wondering about the same thing, I decided to post my response ... Read More about Is It Wrong for Singles to Think about Sex?
10 Ways to Stop Arguing with your Spouse
How can I stop quarreling in my marriage? That's the message one of my readers sent in a few weeks ago. Only eight words, but they describe a big problem. How can the solution to such a simple, ... Read More about 10 Ways to Stop Arguing with your Spouse
Can a Married Woman Have Male Friends?
"What would be your advice to a wife on male friendships?" That's the question one of my readers sent in a few weeks ago. From the signature, it appears to have been written by the husband, not the ... Read More about Can a Married Woman Have Male Friends?
