Post by Anjanette Barr, Contributing Writer I had been married for almost three years and was desperately in love with my life. My sweet little boy had a permanent place on my hip and I couldn’t wait for my husband to come home so that I could tell him about every second of fun we’d… Read More
By Jolene Engle, Contributing Writer Trust. Faith. Surrender. These 3 words sound nice in theory, but the reality is, they are so hard to put into practice, especially when it comes to marriage, more specifically, following your husband’s leadership. One wife wrote in sharing her struggles…. I have a very difficult time being submissive… and I… Read More
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer You’ve probably heard the quote that is attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, “Comparison is the thief of joy” and oh how true that is! Joy is something I have sought after for many years. I always wanted to be a joyful person, but for one reason or another my joy never… Read More
By Hilary Bernstein, Contributing Writer There’s just something about summertime and love. It’s easy to have fun – and fall in love – when the weather’s nice. I personally remember the excitement of kindling a relationship with my husband throughout one summer – although, at the time I never would have guessed he would become my… Read More
By Lauren Huss, Contributing Writer The whole family was together. Lounging around the family room enjoying each other’s company… Sort of. I surveyed the ridiculous scene. The talking heads arguing about the news of the day in high-def. Husband stretched out in the recliner, Kindle Fire in hand, scanning an e-book while awaiting his next… Read More
By Rachel, Contributing Writer Being a young wife is incredibly joyous but boy, it can be difficult. Can I get an amen? Why is it so hard? A huge reason is that there aren’t that many examples out there to follow; not that they’re not there, but because getting access to the inner workings of a… Read More
Every summer I envision lazy days full of reading, relaxing, and catching up with friends and family. But every summer it’s the same…I end up crazy busy and before I know it the summer is gone! Does this happen to anyone else? My days get packed full of summer bible studies, days at the park,… Read More
By Casey Nickerson, Contributing Writer I have recently started to journal/write things down during my quiet time. For me, things seem to *stick* more when I write and how nice it will be when my children are grown, they can look back at this and see all the things that Mom was praying for them…. Read More
By Michael & Marlene Griffith, Contributing Writers Coffee, I think the time we spend together can be defined by coffee. It’s one of those drinks that you sit and relax, and it always makes you feel at home. It is those quiet, short conversations that might only last 2-5 min of time. But those moments normally end in… Read More
By Shelli Mader, Contributing Writer My husband and I have been married for 10 years this month – a milestone definitely worth celebrating and reflecting on. This past decade has been a year of big ups (the births of our two kids) and downs (6 moves, debt, depression). Through it all though, my husband and… Read More
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