by Lisa Jacobson | Oct 24, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
He often introduces me as his girlfriend. Ever-so-slightly embarrassing. He’ll say it to the barista at Starbucks, or the cashier in the check-out line of the grocery store. Even to the new couple we met at the homeschool picnic. After 22 years, you’d think I’d get...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 23, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
Psalm 127 is a good reminder for those of us who are raising a family, building a strong marriage, or simply setting up house. Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. ~ Psalm...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 22, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage
One of my all-time favorite Christian choruses has to be “Refiner’s Fire” by Brian Doerksen. I absolutely love the lyrics and I must say that this part always makes me tear up: My heart’s one desire Is to be holy Set apart for You, Lord I...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 21, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
I was at a women’s conference this past weekend. During the lunch hour, everyone was asked to write down a question on a piece of paper. The questions were then taken on stage where we discussed them in an open format. We got feedback from the audience and we...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 20, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
(If you’re following along in the book, we’re on chapter 10. You can always divide the day of the month in half to find out which chapter we’re on. ) I’d like to talk about love. Not just any love—agape love. It’s the greatest virtue one can...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 19, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
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by Darlene Schacht | Oct 18, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage
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by Darlene Schacht | Oct 17, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
When it comes to communication, what is the goal? Do we want to speak? Do we want to be heard? And do we want to listen? Of course we do, but there’s something we need even more than all that–it’s to be understood. My brother-in-law is a carpenter...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 16, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
This afternoon my daughter and I went for a long drive. It’s mid October and the weather was absolutely beautiful so I didn’t want to miss a single moment of it. I decided to take her cruising through the old neighbourhood. I suppose you could call it a...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 15, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
Please note: Someone attempted to hack into my blog. As a result, it was on lock down for 24 hours. I apologize that I wasn’t able to post during that time. The enemy obviously hates this prayer challenge. But we’re pressing on! Greater is He that is in us...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 13, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
It’s Thanksgiving up here in Canada, so I got to thinking that it would be a great day to pause and give thanks for our marriages. Of course we should always give thanks, but as a part of this 31-day challenge, I thought it would be nice to dedicate one day for...
by Darlene Schacht | Oct 12, 2014 | 31 Days of Prayer for Marriage, Uncategorized
Looking for a husband’s version of this prayer? Click here. Pssst… it’s never too late to join us! It’s never too late to joint the challenge! Click here for details. Just a reminder to everyone that I’m not writing on the weekends. I only have...
