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Don’t Let Comparison Steal Your Joy

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

Summer Lovin’: 8 Ways to Enjoy the Summer with Your Spouse

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

The Madness of Multitasking

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

Why you should have (and be!) a mentor

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

Getting organized for summer!

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

Spending time together, even when there is no time.

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

The Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Marriage

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

Modest Fashion Guide: Summer Edition

As the weather warms up, the jackets come off and the itty bitty shorts come out. Sometimes it’s understandable. In 100 degree weather no one wants to be wearing turtle necks and long pants. But modesty is still just as important during summer. So how do you dress modestly, stay cool, and also still be cute?… Read More

Hospitality through the Bible: New Testament

This post is part of my series on The Joy of Hospitality: Practicing the Biblical art of serving others! You can follow along and read all posts in the series HERE. Any discussion of Biblical hospitality, must first naturally start with the Bible. Yesterday we dove into the Old Testament to find out what it has to… Read More

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