by Lisa Jacobson | Feb 6, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Marriage
Guest contributor, Lisa Jacobson, Club 31 WomenI could hear his footsteps.Unmistakable. Firm, solid feet. Man-steps. Quite different than the quick pattering of all the other little feet I’d heard throughout the day.Madly chopping and slicing, I never even...
by Darlene Schacht | Feb 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Being a help-meet says that my husband is the principal figure in our home. It doesn’t mean that our marriage isn’t a partnership, or that I am less of a person in the eyes of God. I am equal in the eyes of God, but have a different job than that of my...
by Darlene Schacht | Feb 4, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
I like it when Michael shows how much he loves me by spending time with me, buying gifts of chocolate, or taking care of little things around the house. My husband has learned how to speak my love language and he does it so well.In fact a few weeks ago he came home...
by Darlene Schacht | Feb 1, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but today is our second-last marriage vow. The last one will be here on Monday. But fear not because there are plenty of other great things coming your way. One will be a printable with all of the marriage vows listed, and another...
by Darlene Schacht | Feb 1, 2013 | Monthly Calendars, Printables
The printable calendars are ready for February through to June 2013! Each page has the month at a glance, plus the following sections to write in:To Do’s – Things you need to do todayHope To Do’s – Additional things you’d like to do if...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 31, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
I’m a sleeper.I’m especially known to nap in the car, whether we’re driving across town or taking a road trip. I just have to close my eyes and I’m down for the count. Last thing I remember from this afternoon is that we drove up to...
by Lisa Jacobson | Jan 30, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
Just like you and daddy.That’s the kind of marriage she says she’s always wanted. She wants to love, to laugh, and to hold on the way he and I do. And here she is. Our daughter has grown up and is a young woman herself – being courted by a fine young...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 29, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
I don’t particularly love shopping with Michael. I enjoy doing a lot of things with him–but walking around a mall together is not at the top of either one of our lists.Not that I don’t like going to the mall, or walking with my...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 28, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
It was a beautiful May afternoon.While out for a walk, I got it in my head that I wanted to buy a house. This one was on the same street, but it was much bigger than our little red house on the corner. Our kids (two of them at the time) would have their own bedrooms,...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 25, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
Last night I came across a letter that I received a while back from one of my readers. Reading it through, I couldn’t help but think that it would be a great fit for this marriage series. I hope you enjoy her encouragement as much as I have…Dear Darlene,I...
by Darlene Schacht | Jan 24, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
It was Friday night.After 20 years, I still remember that because we had gone over to my sister’s house for a Bible study like we had every other Friday night of that year. About 15 of us would get together in their basement to sing, pray and search scripture...
by Lisa Jacobson | Jan 23, 2013 | Marriage, Ultimate Marriage Vow
On my own.That’s how it felt when he walked out the door to catch the next plane. True, traveling was a necessary part of his job, but I’m the wife who’s left behind. It’s me who stays back to look after things. To clean up the spills, to fix...
