So much of marriage is a balancing act, isn’t it? We balance our check books, our schedules, and the demands of everyday life. It can be a lot to juggle, but we can accomplish it effectively as a team of husband and wife. We’ve all heard the phrase, “Opposites attract.” This is often true in [...]
Do you ever find yourself arguing with your spouse over who has it harder? Do you ever vent to your friends about how you do it all and your spouse doesn’t? These can be common issues in a marriage, especially during the early years of raising children. Days are hectic, nights are sleepless, and [...]
“The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.” Psalm 16:6 NIV Rules. Regulations. Boundaries. These words often have a negative connotation in our mind. They sound restrictive. They make it seem like we’re tied down with little room for freedom. But is that really the case? [...]
With Christmas just days away, 2019 is coming to a close. It’s hard to believe! Once Christmas has come and gone, we’ll be thinking of the new year. During this week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, we often spend a lot of effort thinking about the future: on resolutions or things we want [...]
When was the last time you had a weekend getaway with your spouse? There’s something really special about leaving home to recharge and reconnect. Having a break from our day-to-day duties and demands gives us the opportunity to enjoy our spouse. Once when my husband and I were on a trip, he looked at me [...]
Career. Kids. Church. Household management. Marriage. All these things require our time and energy. But in what order do we place them as priorities? Did you notice that I listed marriage last? That can happen during busy seasons of life. We can sometimes neglect the important for the urgent and marriage gets put on [...]
Buying a house, moving, a new job, bringing home a new baby, or going back to school are just some of the life changes that can cause change or tension in a marriage. During these times, we can often be easily offended by something our spouse says or does. When we find ourselves in this [...]
Although the weather is still very hot in Arizona and will likely be throughout early October, change is in the air. I can tell that the sun is shifting, and the days are getting a tad shorter. There’s just a little more than a month until fall, with the first official day being September 23rd. [...]
Last week our family visited our home state where we spent time with family and friends. We moved away thirteen years ago and enjoy going back to visit a few times each year. One special treat among many we enjoyed this trip was visiting with my cousin and his wife. Before we got married, [...]
Have you heard of the Enneagram test? Although it has been around for years, it has recently gained popularity, particularly among Christian communicators. It’s a personality assessment that has nine numbers or personality types. It’s not a Christian test, but so many Christians find it useful when we use it as a tool to better [...]
