by Darlene Schacht | Nov 22, 2013 | Marriage, Parenting, The Virtuous Life
We’re continuing our series on The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. Today is part two in the discussion on the virtue of humility. It’s also our final installment on the series. See the table of contents at the end of this post. Humility. The...
by Lisa Jacobson | Nov 20, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Marriage
I’d like to think that there’s been a whole lot of loving done over the years. I mean, so much can happen in over 20 years of marriage, right? Good times. Hard times. Big sacrifices. Small ones. I’ve loved him through it all. But what would be...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 18, 2013 | Humility, Marriage, The Virtuous Life
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by Matthew L. Jacobson | Nov 15, 2013 | Forgiveness, Guest Blogger, Marriage
Matthew L. Jacobson is here today with part 2 on The Chain of Unforgiveness Forgiving and being forgiven . . . it touches a nerve, doesn’t it – maybe especially with spouses? The fact is that you have given those who are closest to you the power to hurt you the most....
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 14, 2013 | Kindness, Marriage, The Virtuous Life
We’re continuing our series on The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. Today is part two in the discussion on the virtue of kindness. See the table of contents at the end of this post. Michael deserves more than leftovers. Leftover food? That’s...
by Matthew L. Jacobson | Nov 13, 2013 | Forgiveness, Guest Blogger, Marriage
I’ve totally forgiven him. I really have. But, I’m just so angry. Why did I have to endure that pain for so many years? She continued looking me right in the eye, insisting that she had forgiven her husband (who had humbly asked for forgiveness) while recounting...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 12, 2013 | Kindness, Marriage, The Virtuous Life, Titus 2sdays
We’re continuing our series on The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. Today is part one in the discussion on the virtue of kindness. See the table of contents at the end of this article. “Say Facebook!” he grinned, before ducking behind the...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 7, 2013 | Marriage, Patience, The Virtuous Life
We’re continuing our series on The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. Today is part two in the discussion on the virtue of patience. See the table of contents at the end of this article. The year was 1989. It was our second year of marriage, and we set up...
by Lisa Jacobson | Nov 6, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Marriage
He said it didn’t really matter all that much to him. Sure, it’s his birthday, but he’s not exactly a birthday-guy, if you know what I mean? He doesn’t require – nor necessarily want – a bunch of hoopla when it comes to his day. No presents, no parties, and no...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 4, 2013 | Marriage, Patience, The Virtuous Life
We’re continuing our series on The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. Today is part one in the discussion on the virtue of patience. Find the table of contents at the end of this post. If there was one thing about my husband that I could improve, I’d...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 1, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Recipes
Guest contributor, Adina Bailey from Take Them a MealDo you take meals to friends when they are recovering from surgery or welcoming a new baby? These are excellent times to encourage a friend, but as I’ve moved toward middle age (gracefully, of course), I have...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 31, 2013 | Marriage, The Virtuous Life
We’re continuing our series on The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. Today is part two in the discussion on the virtue of diligence. Find the table of contents at the end of this post.The topic of diligence brings up the idea of hard work. And yeah, much...
