We've done it! We've completed the 31-Day Challenge. For those of you who are still with me on this, I want to tell you that I'm proud you've made it through. I know that some of you already pray … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Marriage (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
My daughter came home from school yesterday with an interesting story. Apparently her teacher had a gun. I'm not sure why she felt the need to share it with the class exactly, but nevertheless, she … [Read more...]
How to Exercise Virtue (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
I wanted to talk about virtue with you today. And so I've decided to share an excerpt from chapter 14 of my book, Messy Beautiful Love. It's a little story, but it's one of those lessons that always … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Capture Joy (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
Looking for the husband's version of this prayer? Click here. I’m about to tell you a little secret about myself. And after I do, I hope we’ll still be good friends. Here it is. I’m not so good at … [Read more...]
Speak Well of Your Husband (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
Looking for the husband's version of this prayer? click here I've recently discovered that my husband reads my blog every day. I knew he was peeking in from time to time, but reading it every day? … [Read more...]
Appreciate Your Husband (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
Click here for the husband's version of the prayer The fresh scent of warm fudge washed over Main street while the clip-clop of a horse drawn carriage lent a steady rhythm to the hustle and bustle … [Read more...]
To Make Time for Each Other (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
Thank you to Davonne Parks for providing us with today's prayer! I've been busy at the Allume conference and coming down with a cold, but God provided our words. Thank you again, Davonne. This … [Read more...]
Love and Respect (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
Click here for the husband's version Thank you to Davonne Parks for providing us with today's prayer! I've been busy at the Allume conference and coming down with a cold, but God provided our … [Read more...]
How Your Spouse Can Become Your Best Friend (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
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 … [Read more...]
Building Our Marriage on Solid Ground (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
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 … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Marriage Holy and Pure (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
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 … [Read more...]
Forgive? Yes. Forget? Maybe Not. (Marriage Challenge – 31 Days of Prayer)
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 … [Read more...]