by Heidi St. John | Mar 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s been said that “A good marriage is the union of two forgivers.” As a wife who is often in need of grace and forgiveness, I couldn’t agree more. I know that my husband forgives me every day, often without telling me. You’d be...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 10, 2014 | Book Club, Marriage, Uncategorized, Virtue
Today we’re starting lesson one of the book club, The Virtuous Life of a Christ-centered Wife: 18 Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth. Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Please pray with me as I’m new to this world of...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
The other day I gave you 15 Date Night Ideas That Don’t Break the Bank, and since it went over so well, I got to thinking… we need some ideas for family fun night too! Now I know that some of you don’t have children, but you might be able to grab a...
by Renee Swope | Mar 6, 2014 | Giveaway, Guest Blogger, Husbands, Marriage, Respect, Submission, Trust, Uncategorized, Unity
Today I’d like to introduce you to our final monthly contributor, Renee Swope of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She’s here to inspire us with her writing and has also offered us five signed copies of her book, A Confident Heart Devotional. Welcome Renee!! I grew...
by Matthew L. Jacobson | Mar 5, 2014 | Marriage, Uncategorized
Who anticipates a season of drought followed by brushfires that strip the vegetation from the surrounding hills? This is the reality facing many in southern California. After the smoke cleared people took a breath. Thankfully, the worst was over . . . until it started...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
When Michael and I first started out, money didn’t come easy. He wasn’t earning all that much at the time, and I was picking up jobs here and there. The budget was tight with little room to maneuver. If I remember correctly, our spending allowance (after...