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This is Why a Dad’s Discipline is Important

I still don't know what possessed me to sneak out of my house in the...

May 2020

May 31, 2020

A Letter to My Sons on The Truth About Racism After the Death of George Floyd

After the buildings have burned and the haze has cleared, my sons will have to...

July 2019

July 01, 2019

4 Ways to Keep Romance Alive Even When You Feel Like You’re Dying

I recently read an article that said childbirth is a bigger factor in divorce than...

May 2019

May 28, 2019

7 Tips for Making Your Husband Feel Special When Raising Kids

Being a wife and a mom is like having two full-time jobs. Who comes first?...

May 09, 2019

14 Lessons My Mother Taught Me When I Wasn’t Listening

My mom had a harshness about her I didn't understand as a kid. I thought...

March 2019

March 09, 2019

7 Reasons to Pray for My 14 Year-Old’s Future Wife

Praying for your son's future wife can be a powerful thing. I have no idea...

February 2019

February 10, 2019

Want 19 Rules for Keeping Your Man Happy?

Want 19 simple rules for keeping your man happy? Check out the "Good Wife's Guide."...

January 2019

January 26, 2019

7 Ways to Let Go of Past Hurt and Look to the Future

Is the past holding you back? It may still be painful, if it was horrible....

January 22, 2019

3 Ways to be Less Critical of Your Man

We found some baby birds in our yard last week. Really new baby birds. They...

January 09, 2019

6 Steps to a Complete Apology So There’s No Doubt You Mean It

Has your husband ever said or done something that was completely insensitive and hurt your...

January 06, 2019

This is the Most Missed Diagnosis & It Could be Destroying Your Marriage

Are you fatigued and depressed? Are you gaining weight but losing your hair? Is your...

January 06, 2019

No One Stays Married to the Same Guy Forever

It's hard to stay married to the same guy forever. Believe me, I know. I've been...

December 2018

December 30, 2018

7 Sure-Fire Ways to Destroy Your Marriage

Can you believe how politically correct we've become? Are we really afraid to wish someone...

December 28, 2018

How to Respect Your Husband When He’s a Jerk

It's easy to respect your husband if he's a nice guy. But what about when...

December 21, 2018

The 1 Thing You Can Do Right Now Even Though He’s Wrong

Are you married to a guy who's always right? It can be downright frustrating to...

December 21, 2018

7 Reasons Why You’re Never in the Mood and How to Fix It

How you remember the days. Horizontal hula, knocking boots--whatever you called it, you couldn't get...

April 2018

April 09, 2018

The Secret to Emotional Intimacy (It May Surprise You)

It's no secret, women are notorious for beating around the bush when asking for what...

December 2017

December 08, 2017

This Isn’t What I Signed Up For

Have you ever wanted something so badly but when you got it, it didn’t work...

November 2017

November 03, 2017

Not Tonight, Honey, I Feel Fat

Have you ever said, "Not tonight. I'm tired" when you really meant, "Not tonight. I...

September 2017

September 27, 2017

The Day I Almost Walked Out On My Marriage

I was done. Finito. Tapped out. I felt like a single parent. When my husband...

September 14, 2017

27 Things I Want My Daughters to Consider When Choosing a Mate

1. Choose a man who will treat you like a lady. I believe in equal work...

September 06, 2017

Lingerie Lessons to Try Right Now. . .

What do a black lace teddy and conflict have in common? If you're in either...

July 2017

July 16, 2017

This is the Most Missed Diagnosis and It Could Be Ruining Your Life

I wasn't suicidal, but death didn't sound so bad. What was wrong with me? Tired....

July 10, 2017

This is Why Social Media Can Improve Your Marriage

I have yet to come across a union that resembles a Facebook version. All smiles,...

July 06, 2017

7 Ways to Be A More Positive Wife Right Now

I rolled my eyes, bent over and snatched the terrycloth heap off the floor. His...

June 2017

June 01, 2017

4 Reasons Why I Choose to Work

Dear Son, You've never known a time when I haven't worked. I returned to work the...

May 2017

May 26, 2017

How to Deal With Past Hurts and Resentments in Marriage

When my husband and I got married shortly after I graduated college, I waged a...

April 2017

April 18, 2017

9 Sure-Fire Ways to Guarantee Your Marriage Will Fail

Things were getting ugly. That's when the Colgate Pump saved my marriage. Let me explain. I...

February 2017

February 08, 2017

5 Ways to Be a Better Wife

Being a wife isn't easy for me. It's not natural for me to greet my...

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