Women of a certain age… let’s say in their 40’s and 50’s are exiting their marriages at an alarming rate. I am hearing from Christian women who have made the decision to divorce, because of loneliness dead relationship alcoholism/addiction lack of affirmation or love unmet expectations Malachi 2:16 God says “I hate divorce.” The Biblical …
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What to Do When You’re Drowning
Life is busy. This time of year my calendar is filled with weddings, barbecues, birthdays, and graduations. And with each event comes a mountain of tasks. I don't know about you, but when my "To-Do" list gets long, I dive into the day and plow through each task as if I could accomplish everything. Under my …
How to make your husband WANT to spend time with you.
This week I took a day off work to help my husband. He was tackling a small paint job and asked me to join him. I didn’t paint. We didn’t talk much. My biggest contribution was driving to the Hardware store for a needed item. The rest of the time, I just kept him company …
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4-Steps to Protect your Marriage from Comparisons
I am competitive. An athlete in high school, I used to thrive on the opportunity to set swim meet records, block the soccer shot, or make a free throw. Competition motivated me to work harder and improve my skills. It did the same for my college studies. But being competitive in marriage is dangerous. Ever …
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How Long Are You Supposed to Wait?
I wasn’t going to stand around and wait any longer! We were stuck. I got sick of waiting for him to change. And so, she left him. Dreaming of change This notion of wanting a change in your marriage is the dream of many women. Some are waiting for their husbands to find the Lord. …
Church Lady with a Mohawk?
Last week, I got a haircut. A really edgy haircut. Less edgy, more ‘jump out of a plane” cut. First question from my stylist? “What do you think your husband is going to say?” I didn’t know. But I wasn’t worried. He's been encouraging (well at least accepting of) my unconventional looks for years. Throughout …
What to Do When Your Husband is Mean
You’re riding along the path of wedded bliss and out of nowhere – WHAM – you get broadsided by an unwelcome or hurtful comment from your husband. Maybe it was a criticism or an accusation. He might have ridiculed you about a mistake you’d made in the past. Perhaps he portrayed you in an unflattering …
What to do when your Husband Doesn’t Make You Happy Anymore
If your husband isn't making you happy, learn how to change things.
I’ll Have the Fruit
Earlier this month, a co-worker challenged me to complete 25 acts of kindness during the days leading up to Christmas. I accepted, figuring my list would fill up in no time. Not quite. Days went by, and even though I stayed alert to actions I could add to the kindness chart, I had nothing! Did …
Christmas Obedience
Our Christmas plans may not be on track with the commands Christ himself issues to us.
Dare to Respect 
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