by Darlene Schacht | Nov 22, 2011 | 31 Days of Love, Marriage, Marriage Challenge
There are definitely days when I feel the stress of family life. On those days my inner nature begins to take over and I want to be in charge. I have a need to control things to feel safe. That is fine when it comes to matters of the home. That is fine when it comes...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 21, 2011 | 31 Days of Love, Marriage Challenge
My husband hasn’t always been my biggest fan.He’s even been known to voice those things about me that really bug him.How dare he?Doesn’t he know that my feelings will get hurt?Doesn’t he understand that my whole day will be miserable if he does not give me a loving...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 20, 2011 | 31 Days of Love, Marriage, Marriage Challenge
Since it is my turn to challenge you, I posed a question to my facebook readers asking them what topic they would like me to post on today. Tammi asked a question and got fifteen thumbs up, which tells me that this is something a lot of women are thinking about!She...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 19, 2011 | 31 Days of Love, Marriage, Marriage Challenge, Sacrificial Living
Today’s Challenge:Memorize Psalm 16:8-9 to offer God your utmost gratitude for saving your soul! And because you are so grateful and desire to consider all things in the light of eternity, whenever your sinful flesh tempts you to consider your needs before your...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 18, 2011 | 31 Days of Love, Marriage, Marriage Challenge
He is the man of your dreams. He’s handsome and charming. He’s genuine and kind. You hold your breath as he walks into the room. He flashes you his winning smile and tells you you’re beautiful. You blush a little. He listens to you talk for hours, seemingly wanting to...
by Darlene Schacht | Nov 17, 2011 | 31 Days of Love, Marriage, Marriage Challenge
We were high school sweethearts. In the midst of football games, stolen glances across the cafeteria, and fingers entwined between classes, young love sprouted. He was my hero, and I was his girl. As I flip through pictures of those days, not-so-long-but-forever-ago,...