by Matthew L. Jacobson | Nov 13, 2013 | Forgiveness, Guest Blogger, Marriage
I’ve totally forgiven him. I really have. But, I’m just so angry. Why did I have to endure that pain for so many years? She continued looking me right in the eye, insisting that she had forgiven her husband (who had humbly asked for forgiveness) while recounting...
by Lisa Jacobson | Nov 6, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Marriage
He said it didn’t really matter all that much to him. Sure, it’s his birthday, but he’s not exactly a birthday-guy, if you know what I mean? He doesn’t require – nor necessarily want – a bunch of hoopla when it comes to his day. No presents, no parties, and no...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 1, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Recipes
Guest contributor, Adina Bailey from Take Them a MealDo you take meals to friends when they are recovering from surgery or welcoming a new baby? These are excellent times to encourage a friend, but as I’ve moved toward middle age (gracefully, of course), I have...
by Matthew L. Jacobson | Oct 30, 2013 | Communication, Guest Blogger, Marriage
Guest contributor, Matthew L. Jacobson It wasn’t exactly sound advice but, you had to admit, he had a point. The older gentleman leaned across the table and said, “I learned a long time ago, when you’re having a disagreement with your wife, as soon as you are...
by Lisa Jacobson | Oct 23, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Marriage
It’s true. We’ve experienced some sweeping moments in our marriage. Like when we exchanged wedding vows on a lovely September morning. When our first precious child was born. Or when we learned that our fifth child would never walk or talk. When he threw...
by Matthew L. Jacobson | Oct 16, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Marriage
Lisa Jacobson is away this week and therefore we don’t have our regular Wednesday contributor, but we do have a special guest! Her husband Matthew is here to share some encouragement on the topic of communication. It’s refreshing to get a man’s point...