Dear Mama, A verse keeps popping up in my mind as I reflect on my own journey with my husband. It is found in Isaiah 46:9 (NLT): “Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God! … Read More
Three Tips for a Joy-filled Marriage
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10 “Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.” Martin Luther Read Romans 12:10. Meditate … Read More
How to Submit When You’re Scared
“For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands, like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if … Read More
Memory Building
“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly (cling) to what is good.” Romans 12:9 NLT My husband and I recently joined a small group at our church. The church is new to … Read More
Fuel for Your Marriage
“An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of … Read More
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 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
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