by Heidi St. John | May 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 25:11 says, “Right words spoken in the right time are like apples of gold in a silver setting.” Have you ever struggled with controlling your tongue? I have. There are times when I think to myself, “I can’t believe I just said that out loud.” In fact, I’ve...
by Darlene Schacht | May 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
We’re on chapter the last chapter in our book club for The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. The topic today is The Courageous Wife. (Find the other posts here.) I wonder how David felt just before he faced Goliath. Was he afraid? Was he facing the giant...
by Guest Contributor | May 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’ve asked Amy Young to share her “Open Letter to Pastors,” with us. I came across this article a few years ago and it really spoke to my heart as the best medicine for me. I hope it serves to encourage you as it does me. Link to original here. Dear...
by Renee Swope | May 8, 2014 | Healing, Marriage, Prayer, Redemption
I don’t know exactly when it started, I just remember feeling angry and frustrated with my husband – almost every single day – for weeks. One evening after a pretty intense “discussion,” J.J. told me that no matter what he did or how hard...
by Lisa Jacobson | May 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m not sure what started it. But I suspect it had something to do with this one book I’d read a few years back. I’m not saying the author intended to communicate this message, but it’s certainly what I concluded. If I wanted to be a a good wife – a...
by Karen Ehman | May 6, 2014 | Husbands, In-laws, Kindness, Marriage
Mothers Day is for moms, right? Yes….. But it is also a perfect time to bless your husband and better your marriage as you do. Here are 5 easy ways: 1. Take a walk down memory lane. Go out for coffee or another favorite beverage. (While I’d go for a...
by Darlene Schacht | May 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sundays are different for us than they are for the average family. Since Michael is on the worship team with two of our kids they’ll often schedule an early morning practice so they can run through the songs before the service begins. Nathaniel and I...
by Darlene Schacht | May 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
We’re on chapter 16 in our book club for The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. The topic today is The Balanced Wife. More information on the book club is found underneath the post. (View table of contents here.) ____________________________________ It was...
by Lisa Jacobson | Apr 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
I couldn’t say when I first noticed. We were in the midst of so many trials at the time that it’s hard to tell when it really began. Troubles in the church. Hardships at home. Challenges at work. So much was swirling about us that I didn’t notice how heavy it was on...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Want a copy of this Bible Reading Plan? I have created a high resolution printable! Click the links below to view and download the files: Old Testament New Testament Note to Subscribers: You may have to click through to the blog to view and download the...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
1. That we would draw closer to God. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. ~ James 4:8, NIV 2. That our marriage would be a testimony of our faith. Don’t let anyone look down on you...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m not his sister, nor do I want to be. And so there are days when I pull Michael close and say, “Let’s try that again.” After 25 years, pecking has become a habit for us. We always say hello, with a warm long-lasting hug, but the kiss? It...
