How we make date nights possible & why it’s important!
By Michael & Marlene Griffith, Contributing Writers We still remember vividly how much we enjoyed our date nights before getting married. Date nights always meant that we would talk for hours, get to know one another more, tell each other about our hopes and dreams, and look forward to hearing what the other had to say too. After… Read More
Housekeeping as an Extension of Intentional Parenting
By Anjanette Barr, Contributing Writer I could alternately have titled this post, “Housekeeping and Intentional Parenting: How I Stink at Both.” I have over a decade of independent living under my belt and I am still regularly stunned by how difficult it is to just live day by day in these roles of wife and mother…. Read More
How to Encourage Your Husband
By Beth Branstetter, Contributing Writer Social media can be a great thing. I love being able to keep up with my high school and college friends, seeing pictures of their weddings and new babies. I love being able to post pictures on there and my family members that are states away can still see what is… Read More
Get outside!
By Rachel, Contributing Writer No matter where you live, there is a hike near you. Some take longer to get to, some are more scenic, and some make you work a little harder than others, but trust me, they’re there. Hikes are a great way to spend active time with your hubby, family, or friends that… Read More
Learning to Serve the Lord as a Married Couple
By Jolene Engle, Contributing Writer I didn’t always know how to serve the Lord. Ministry was not something I was exposed to when I was growing up. It wasn’t until after I started working at a Christian organization which ministered to homeless people that I was exposed to ministry, also known as, serving the Lord. During this… Read More
Getting our sex life back on track! Our Challenge This Month
Sex is a touchy subject for many couples. Some start off their marriage on rocky terms when it comes to sex due to past impurity, or they struggle to get things “right” in the bedroom. Others experience a few months or years of newlywed bliss before problems in the bedroom begin. But it’s inevitable, each… Read More
10 Thrifty Ways to Date Your Spouse This Summer!
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer After marriage many couples stop dating each other. Most probably don’t even do it on purpose, but for one reason or another dating just isn’t a important anymore. Life happens and the regular dating falls just to they wayside. Have you not been dating your spouse as often as you… Read More
Marrying Young: The Pros & Cons
My husband and I got married at the ripe old age of 19 and 21. I had just finished my second year of college and he was heading into his senior year. And now as we head into our 5th of year of marriage we are busy chasing down our newly crawling 6th month old… Read More
Wearing Amber to Help Soothe Pain ~ Natural Remedies
As my baby boys head into their seventh month of life…teething has begun! No baby is fun during the teething stage, let alone two! My experience with teething growing up was to always slather their gums with orajel. But as I’ve been learning and growing in my knowledge of natural remedies and learned about the… Read More
Do You Trust God with Your Marriage?
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