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November 2017

November 12, 2017

Should a Husband and Wife Have SEPARATE Bank Accounts?

Money is one the biggest issues that couples deal with in marriage. And, one major...

November 01, 2017

When Life Feels Hopeless, Remember these 5 Simple, Yet LIFE-CHANGING Words

Life can throw us some curve balls, but God never promised us an easy life....

October 2017

October 29, 2017

The Lonely Marriage: How to Identify It and Combat It

We live in a society that applauds independence and the notion of achieving success all...

October 29, 2017

When TRUST Has Been Broken in Your Marriage

Trust is essential to a strong marriage, so as spouses, we must do everything we...

October 19, 2017

Why Your Spouse Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Fulfill Your Every Need

When we marry, we often believe the myth that our spouse is somehow going to...

October 15, 2017

5 Otherwise “Good” Things that can Ruin Your Marriage (if You’re not Careful)

There are many "good" things out there, but sometimes, we try to cram too many...

October 09, 2017

7 Bible Verses and Prayers for the Anxious Mind and Heart

Sweet friend, if you are struggling with anxiety and depression right now, I want you...

October 07, 2017

6 Simple Ways to Grow Closer than Ever to Your Spouse

Remember when you first met your spouse? You couldn't wait to spend every day getting...

October 07, 2017

6 Telltale Signs that You Might be Experiencing ANXIETY (and How to Get Help)

Anxiety affects millions of people, however, it can be hard to diagnose. In the early...

September 2017

September 28, 2017

When You Feel Stuck in a “Sand Paper Season”

The realities of life, like sand paper can hurt us sometimes. We use sand paper...

September 24, 2017

5 Ways for Busy Spouses to Find More Time for Each Other

My husband and I recently posed this simple question on our Marriage Facebook Page--What do...

September 21, 2017

5 Signs that Your Workplace Habits Are Hurting Your Marriage

Work is a necessary part of life, and it's a huge blessing when we love...

September 17, 2017

4 Common Excuses Married Couples Give for Their Boring Sex Life (and How to Make it Better)

Recently, I was talking to a friend of mine about her marriage. She said that...

September 14, 2017

4 Ways to Keep Money From Ruling (or Ruining) Your Marriage

Money isn't everything, but it certainly impacts our marriages. According to an article on CNBC.com, financial...

September 10, 2017

6 Encouraging and Equipping Bible Verses for Moms

Being a mother is one of the greatest blessings from God. But, it's far from...

September 07, 2017

12 Things Your Wife Is Always Thinking About

Men and women are different, and marriage makes this crystal clear. But, sometimes, our differences...

September 06, 2017

1 Story and 3 Bible Verses for the Mom Who Feels Like She’s Losing Her Mind (and Patience) With Her Kids

Have you ever lost your ever-lovin' mind in the presence of your kids because of...

August 2017

August 26, 2017

5 Ways to Build More Trust in Your Marriage

I hate to admit it, but I have, on more than one occasion, watched the...

August 23, 2017

Worship–Even When it Hurts

GUEST POST by Brittany Price Brooker It is easy to declare “God is good” when...

August 22, 2017

When My Son Planned our Whole Mother-Son Date Night, I Found THIS

"So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying...

August 19, 2017

3 Questions to Consider When You’re Spouse has been UNFAITHFUL

"I'm having an affair." If you've heard these words, then you understand the weight they...

August 18, 2017

When You Feel Consumed by WORRY

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is...

August 17, 2017

10 Must-Haves Your Marriage Can’t Live Without

Many of us go CRAZY to get that important item that we just can't live...

August 14, 2017

Why the ‘I’m Every Woman’ Mindset is Hurting Marriages, Motherhood, and Me

GUEST POST By Katie M. Reid The lyrics from Whitney Houston’s popular song, “I’m Every Woman”...

August 14, 2017

When Your Spouse is Struggling with ANXIETY

Anxiety and depression are a huge struggle that that millions of people face every day....

August 13, 2017

How to MOVE FORWARD After Losing Someone You Love

GUEST POST by Daniel Brooker This guest post is by our friend, Daniel Brooker. After losing...

August 06, 2017

To the Friend Who Rolled Her Eyes at Me When I Said that I Wanted to “Ask My Husband FIRST” Before Making Plans

Dear Friend, Remember when you asked if we could get together for a girls night...

August 03, 2017

The Newest Trend in Kids Birthday Parties Could Change the World for the BETTER

Birthdays are awesome. And, birthday parties are even better, right? Well...not always when it comes...

July 2017

July 30, 2017

Which Season of Parenthood is HARDEST on Your Marriage (and How Can You Overcome It)?

Marriage is hard. Parenthood is hard. And, any of us who have done BOTH for...

July 30, 2017

One Couple’s MOST AMAZING DIY Surprise DATE NIGHTS: Would You Do THIS for Your Spouse?

Any of you who read this blog know that my husband, Dave, and I are...