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The Best Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe
This recipe is very near and dear to my heart. Ten years ago I was being induced to have our first baby, I decided to make cookies for all the nurses and doctors that God was sending to be part of one of the most special days of my life. I stayed up late that night dreaming of what it was going to be like being a mother…while I made these very cookies. When I took these into the hospital, I was amazed at how much joy they brought the hospital staff ! I felt as though I had a revolving door on my room…I got to meet so many people and had a great…
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5 Ways to Bless Your Husband at Mothers Day
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 coconut-mocha latte, my man would choose raspberry lemondade) Take along some pics from when you first became parents. Reminisce together about your children’s’ births. About when they were tiny. But also talk about what life was like BEFORE you heard the pitter-patter of little feet at your place. What do you miss most about life B.C.? {before children} But, what…
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That One Thing He Really Needs From Me
I was always so happy to see her. Whenever my friend dropped by – I dropped everything. Smiled and gave her a hug. Suggested that she stay awhile and made her a cup of tea. They were just little things, I know. But it was my way of saying “I care about you” and “you are dear to me”. Simple, small acts of kindness offered in friendship. My husband watched it all from the other room. I think I’d forgotten he was even home that day. Observing it all from his favorite chair. Then I noticed a rather melancholy look in his eyes. Sort of sad with a bit of…
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The Virtuous Life: My Husband Deserves More Than Leftovers
We’re continuing our series on The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. Today is part two in the discussion on the virtue of kindness. See the table of contents at the end of this post. Michael deserves more than leftovers. Leftover food? That’s okay–especially when I’ve made something good like lasagna, chicken stir fry, or chili. Then I’ll have him calling me the next day to ensure there’s enough left over for dinner. In fact a lot of the things I make taste even better the second day than they did the first. What I’m talking about today however isn’t a matter of what’s left in the refrigerator at the…
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7 Habits of a Kind Wife and a Titus 2sday Link-Up Party
We’re continuing our series on The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. Today is part one in the discussion on the virtue of kindness. See the table of contents at the end of this article. “Say Facebook!” he grinned, before ducking behind the lens. Apparently that phrase is quickly replacing, “Say cheese.” After all, Facebook photos are uploaded weekly–if not daily. And I do love them so… I’m able to keep up with old relatives while I “ooh” and “aww” over the new ones. It’s a sign of this new generation isn’t it? I’m as guilty as the next person when it comes to wanting a good picture for my…
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The Virtuous Life Series: Discussing the Virtue of Love Pt. 1
This is part one of week four in our series, The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. See table of contents at the bottom of this post. This week we’re talking about the virtue of love. I had originally titled this discussion benevolence, another name for charity, but after taking a closer look at the word I thought it best to avoid any confusion. Our modern use of the word charity can be quite different from the original word, agapē, which is described as a sacrificial love in 1 Corinthians chapter 13. Today however, many people see charity as little more than a duty. It’s something we do at Christmas time–another…
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6 Ways to Build Up Our Husbands
Last night I noticed a little water on the kitchen floor by the sink, which is par for the course considering that most days Nathaniel spills far more than he drinks. But when I noticed a bulging box of Cascade under the sink this afternoon and another puddle of water beneath my feet I knew we had a leak somewhere that had to be fixed. It wasn’t too serious, but enough of a drip that I stood on towels to wash dishes and changed my socks once or twice. The sound of Michael tinkering in the kitchen after dinner was music to my ears. I wondered if he might be…
