by Darlene Schacht | Sep 15, 2014 | Embrace Challenge, Uncategorized
Michael and I are unified on the big things in life like faith and family, but when it comes to the small things like food choices, hobbies, and bedtimes we tend to differ. I’d love to say that we go to bed at the same time every night. But the fact is that he...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
God’s desire for us is that we might be one in the bond of unity in the same way that we are one in the union and fellowship of Christ. Consider this verse, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
I hope you’re enjoying your weekend ladies, and I hope that you’re spending quality time with your husbands. Remember that marriage is a reflection of the covenant between Jesus Christ and the church, and what He wants from the church, aside from our...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ladies, we’re on the last stretch. In just a few more days (Tuesday to be exact) my book, Messy Beautiful Love will be on shelves! I went into the bookstore today on the off chance that it might have arrived early. I didn’t see the book there yet, but I...
by Matthew L. Jacobson | Sep 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s easier to do the right thing when our spouse does the right thing. We can usually respond correctly in those circumstances, can’t we? It’s not rocket science, it’s it’s just human nature. You be good to me and I’ll be good to you. What about when your husband or...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Just a few days ago this box arrived at my door. I guess you could say that it’s a box I’ve been waiting for over ten years now. Advance copies of my upcoming book. Overwhelmed with tears, and fears, and gratitude I opened the box, picked up a book, and...
by Mandy Pagano | Sep 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
It was late. The quiet sounds of night fell around me as I sat on my patio in the dark, my fingers poised over my laptop keyboard. Tears streamed down my face as my mind raced and I whispered a fierce prayer. “God, where are you in this? I feel so helpless! What...
by Karen Ehman | Sep 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
More and more I see how in today’s culture it is easy to get pulled in a gazillion different directions. Many of these directions are in fierce competition with spending time with our husbands and families. We don’t eat dinner together as families like we once did....
by Lisa Jacobson | Sep 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
I left home at the ripe old age of 18. Seeking an education. Hoping for adventure. And looking for love. You know, looking for him – that guy I’d want to walk beside for the rest of my days. And to sleep by his side on the same starry nights. It would be another...
by Darlene Schacht | Sep 1, 2014 | Embrace Challenge, Uncategorized
It was Thursday night. 8:30 pm. School was starting up in just a couple of days and I was swamped with last minute to-dos. Graham needed new shoes, Nathaniel needed some jeans, and they all needed school supplies. Not just any school supplies, specific ones. You...
by Jennifer Thorn | Aug 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the reasons many wives struggle in their marriages is because they refuse to embrace the role God has given them as helper to their husband. The word “helper” ruffles their feather and their pride demands a higher position, a more noble title. But...
by Matthew L. Jacobson | Aug 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Time for a little honesty . . . Most homemade wheat bread is better for building a privacy wall in the back yard than for eating. . . . but, not Lisa’s. Her wheat bread keeps us all clamoring like refugees. Now, if this is starting to sound like a “good husband...
