Marriage & Money

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: if either of them falls down, one  can help the other up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a “Change! If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re … Read More

Loving Well Through Distance

“And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’” Genesis 2:18 (NKJV) “I used to want the perfect marriage and it drove me to distraction. Because … Read More

Mom to Mom with Mari Jo

“‘Am I only a God nearby,’ declares the Lord, ‘and not a God far away? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?’ declares the Lord. ‘Do not I fill heaven and earth?’ declares the Lord.” … Read More

Love Your Husband: Week Two Mom Tips

“Let all that you do be done in Love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit! Write 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 on your notecards or bathroom mirror. I especially like the NASB translation. Memorize the verses by the end of … Read More

Love Your Husband Mom Tips

“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit: Practice J.O.Y. this week. J.O.Y. is Jesus-Others-Yourself. Everywhere you go this week, the grocery store, your child’s school, the coffee shop…apply this concept. … Read More

Mom to Mom with Deb

“A loving doe, a graceful deer…” Proverbs 5:19a Dearest Mama, I love reading anything by Ruth Bell Graham, the Reverend Billy Graham’s wife. Over the years, her writings have inspired me, convicted me, and caused me to want to love … Read More

A Heart Undivided

“Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” Psalm 86:11 “God created marriage. No government subcommittee envisioned it. No social organization developed it. Marriage was conceived … Read More

Let Your Man Lead!

“The LORD God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’” Genesis 2:18 “Pity the married couple who expect too much from one another.” Ruth Bell Graham   It’s a brand new … Read More

A Godly Marriage Starts with You

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 (ESV) “If you bail out during the storms, you will miss the rainbows.” Anonymous   It’s time to … Read More

Southwest Burgers

“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14 We all have a love language, and if you ask my husband what his is, he will say, “Food!” He really appreciates when I cook for him, … Read More

Mom Tips: Love Your Husband Challenge Week Two

“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7 (NLT) The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit … Read More