by Jennifer Thorn | Apr 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
After Joe and I got engaged we began reading books on marriage. We had a long engagement ahead of us and we wanted to be as prepared as possible for a life lived together for the glory of God. But a couple can be as prepared and well-matched as possible and still find...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
By popular demand, 100+ homemaking bloggers are bringing back The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle, and it’s better than ever! The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is a complete library of great eBooks on homemaking—a truly valuable knowledge base you’ll use for many years...
by Janelle Nehrenz | Apr 22, 2014 | Recipes
This recipe is excellent for feeding a crowd, a lazy Sunday, a meal ministry, or for having company over! It can be served as an appetizer, in addition to a brunch, for lunch or for dinner. Amazingly delicious and easy….you just can’t ask for more than...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today we’re on chapter thirteen in our book club for The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife: 18 Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth. Today’s chapter is on the virtue of joy. More information on the book club is found underneath the post. (View table of...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today we’re on chapter twelve in our book club for The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife: 18 Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth. Today’s chapter is on the virtue of forgiveness. More information on the book club is found underneath the post. (View table of...
by Matthew L. Jacobson | Apr 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
She looked across the room at me with a combination of horror and anxiety. Frankly, it seemed like a bit of an overreaction. After all, we had been married for three months and all I said was, “Let’s move to St. Petersburg, Russia.” That sounds fun, doesn’t it? Why...
by Ashleigh Slater | Apr 15, 2014 | Marriage
“Do you think they’ll still have tickets?” my husband Ted asked over our dinner of Pollo Tropical chicken and guava BBQ riblets. As you can tell, we’re big spenders on date night. “I think so,” I thoughtfully responded. “After...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
We’re currently on chapter 10, “A Humble Wife,” and we’d love to have you jump in with us! More details on the book club are at the bottom of this post. Find links for the previous posts here. _______________________________________ Last night...
by Ruth Schwenk | Apr 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. –Proverbs 14:1 My dad is a builder. Growing up, I remember my dad always building or rebuilding something. And he was (and still is) very good it. Whether it is a new roof, deck,...
by Lisa Jacobson | Apr 9, 2014 | Marriage
She was only seventeen. Young, strong and determined. He was 19 and enlisted in the Navy. But they were both in love and so they married. They soon started their family and were blessed with four children: two daughters and two sons. As he was quite the adventurer...
by Guest Contributor | Apr 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today we have a guest contributor. Mandy from Deliberate Women is sharing her thoughts on lesson 9 in our book club for The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife: 18 Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth. Today’s chapter is on the virtue of patience. More information...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today I’m writing on the topic of love. Not just any love, I’m talking about agape love. It’s the greatest virtue one can possess because it reflects the love of God that reached down to us while we were yet sinners. Jesus died for the undeserving....
