My husband and I were married when I was 19 and he was 21. Now 3 1/2 years later we are expecting twin baby boys in December. I will have two babies when I’m 22. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. (Note: This post was originally published in November 2012.) The Lord is so… Read More
By Sarah Logan, Contributing Writer Here’s a true conversation that happened a few nights ago: Sam: I love you. Me: I love you too. Sam: Now why would that be? Me: Because you don’t nag me…anymore. Sam: But I used to – how long has it been? Me: Oh, a number of years, I can’t remember…. Read More
Being a husband is a high calling, and should be treated as such. It is a wonderful role with many benefits and joys that go along with it. But being a husband also comes with a lot of responsibilities. It takes a character that has been molded by God and is in the process of… Read More
Praying for my husband is something that I am good at sometimes, and terrible at other times. And yet, prayer in marriage is vital. It’s vital for our lives as women, it’s vital for our roles as wives, and it’s vital for the life of our marriages! Prayer as a habit When I worked full… Read More
By Rachel O’Neill, Contributing Writer I have a confession to make: my husband and I don’t “do” Valentine’s Day. While we love each other and have nothing against romance, the pink and red, hearts-a-plenty, consumer-driven holiday just isn’t our thing. Many of our friends make a point of celebrating it, and that’s fine with us. As… Read More
By Naomi, Contributing Writer It’s at this time of the year that people want to start fresh. They make resolutions for a better health, to do a better job of fulfilling bucket lists or to be a better person altogether. It’s time to turn over a new leaf and be more productive. I believe this can… Read More
By Michael & Marlene Griffith, Contributing Writers Most of us start the New Year with a huge list of goals to tackle in the New Year. Usually, they are based on ideas of things you would like to do differently this year, comparatively to last year. Some of the most popular New Year resolutions are getting into shape,… Read More
We are all afraid of failure. We manifest that fear differently depending on our personalities and circumstances, but no one enjoys the sinking feeling of disappointing yourself or someone else. And most of us, most of the time, dislike that feeling so much that we are actually afraid of it in a way that affects our… Read More
By Sarah Logan, Contributing Writer There are days and seasons of life we all anticipate – with eager hopefulness for what’s in store. As children this is most noted at Christmas when lists are made out and hints dropped and eyes sparkle with delight at the prospect of new toy ownership. Do you ever feel that… Read More
By Jolene Engle, Contributing Writer I love a fresh start. A clean state. A do-over, if you will. Perhaps that’s why I like contemplating a new year? I think a new year coincides with a new start. It gives me that mental pause to plan and be intentional about doing life better; better than the year… Read More
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