Have you ever thought about casting a godly vision for your marriage? Perhaps you’ve never even heard of the term before, and in that case – don’t worry! This post will explain what it means to cast a Godly vision for your marriage and how to do it! Where does the principle of vision castingContinue Reading
Don’t Let Prince Charming Rob Your Marriage
Sometimes as I’m going throughout my day, I hear a man’s voice talking to me. This voice gives the perfect response to my feelings: “Oh, honey, you’re so right. Let me draw you a bath and give you a neck message as you tell me all about it.” He is pure charm and devotion: a man who is at my beck and call without any exceptions. And although impeccably dressed and always carrying a flower bouquet, this Prince Charming figure is probably one of Continue Reading
How Fasting and Prayer Can Bless Your Marriage
I didn't understand the power of fasting and praying until I had no where to turn but to God. The enemy had had his way with much of my life. My marriage was painful; many dreams had been shattered. My health was sliding downhill, and my faith was right behind it. I was in a desperate place. I dug into the Lord's Word, longing for comfort and hope. I prayed. I cried. I threw rocks at the sky. I screamed on the inside at everything and on the Continue Reading
Taking Care of Yourself
Taking Care of Yourself It was still early this morning, but my body woke me up on autopilot since our normal rising time is around 5 am. But today is Saturday and my mind started rolling through my to-do list and what I ought to get up and start doing. Instead I forced myself to slow down, turn down the thoughts, and go back to sleep. Am I being a "lazy" wife by not following my husband out of bed and getting moving on our day? NO! Not today. Continue Reading
The Importance of Teamwork in Marriage
My husband and I had only been married a few months when our first child was born. It was a stressful time, and it was made even more stressful by the fact that he was working out of town for the majority of the week. We rarely saw each other, except in passing. Every week was pretty much the same. My son and I would hang out together all week long until the weekend rolled around. Then my husband would watch our son while I went to work for a Continue Reading
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Married
My husband and I married young. He was 19. I was 20. Needless to say, we had a lot to learn about marriage. (In reality, we still do...even after 11 years!) Here are the top 10 things about marriage I wish I had known then that I know now. 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Married 1. Your husband is never going to complete your life. I grew up dreaming about my wedding. I couldn't wait to be a wife. Shortly after my husband and I married, Continue Reading