Marriage God's Way. Three words that makes the very depths of my soul smile. But it wasn't always this way. These same three words that bless me to my innermost being, used to provoke unimaginable fear and anger. Why? To be honest with you, I never planned to get married. Ever. I had a heart of stone concerning what marriage was after watching a violent, drug infested, abusive, adulterous, and prison-term marriage modeled within the Continue Reading
What to Do When Your Spouse Doesn’t Support Your Healthy Eating
Does your spouse support your healthy eating? If so, that's wonderful! If not, then this post will be a big encouragement to your heart. And if you are on the flip side, and you don't support your spouse's healthy eating, this post will be an encouragement to love them and support them on their healthy eating journey. What to Do When Your Spouse Doesn't Support Your Healthy Eating Earlier that day, I had no idea what quinoa ("kwuh-NO-uh"?) was. Continue Reading
5 Crucial Components of Godly Dating
5 Crucial Components of Godly Dating Godly dating creates the foundation for a healthy, lifelong Christian marriage. As a matter of fact, godly dating principles create an opportunity for a thriving marriage beyond your wildest dreams! There are several aspects of godly dating to consider, most of which goes undiscussed in church or in Christian homes in general. We understand the importance of having these discussions, and are excited to Continue Reading
Why We Openly Discuss Sex With Our Children
We openly discuss sex with our children for many different reasons. Truth be told, we had wrongly assumed that most Christian parents would. After all - God designed sex with the marriage covenant so certainly all parents must be talking to their kids about it. Boy, we were wrong. We are surprised at the number of parents we know that tell us that they do not openly discuss sex with their children. Truthfully, it's quite alarming. With all Continue Reading
8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Spouse
After 20+ years of marriage we've learned that there are definitely some things you should never say to your spouse. While there will be times that you don’t see eye-to-eye on things, what you say to one another in those moments should be thought out with care. Why? Because words can sting and drive a wedge of division between you and your spouse. While working through such spats isn’t any fun, we work hard as a couple to remember the long Continue Reading