Lately I have been thinking a lot about the choices I’ve made. I have spent the past 13 years dealing with a couple of decisions that greatly affected not just me, but those around me. I did not date much in high school or college. When …
“In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith” 1 John 5:3-4 The Apostle John is often described …
*Affiliate links included We were both single parents when Jerry and I met. He had been alone for six years and his three sons lived with their mom an hour away. My son, daughter, and I were a contented trio; their father had left two …
“Un” Husband Bashing Can I safely say, we’ve all done it? Sitting around with a group of women listing the things that get on our nerves about our husbands. I feel like men are guilty of this too, however, we are probably worse because we …
* Affiliate links included. I’m sure we’ve all read or at least heard of The Power of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian. Even if we don’t pray word-for-word the prayers offered in those books, we know the importance of praying …
When Christian women are married to unsaved men, they must move into the role of spiritual head of the household. Often it becomes their responsibility to take the children to church, to ensure that they say their prayers and behave in a godly manner. Carrying …
Recently I watched a couple I know as they sat and talked. He explained the jobs he’d had in the past and why he’d chosen to leave one and take another. She asked some questions. She commented on a story in the newspaper about a …
* This post contains affiliate links. Some books are meant to be read and reread. Their lessons never become dull or outdated, and their wisdom remains fresh and true. That’s what my husband and I found when we recently reread For Better, for Worse: …
The summer between my junior and senior year of college, I attended a month-long Christian camp on Catalina Island. After several weeks of Bible study and training, our group hiked from our rustic campsite to the beaches of Avalon to share our faith. As we …
Yesterday we began discussing how “standing by your man” can be unbelievably difficult. Even Tammy Wynette knew it back in 1968. However, as her famous lyrics stated, you can indeed “show the world you love him . . . keep giving all the love you …
