Today we are over at For the Family sharing: Why Your Wedding Anniversary Matters. Having spent several of our anniversaries apart (7 of them to be exact), we have had a lot of discussions about whether or not we felt our wedding anniversary really mattered. Not to undervalue our wedding vows, but we asked this question more along the lines of this way of thinking: If we value our marriage every day, does missing our wedding anniversary together Continue Reading
25 Free & Frugal Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary
As a military family, my husband and I have spent many wedding anniversaries apart. But even when we weren’t with each other in person, we did our best to celebrate our wedding anniversary in creative ways to show one another how much we care. Celebrating doesn’t just show the world that love and marriage still go hand in hand, it nourishes the love within you. Here are some of the things we’ve done over the years to commemorate the day we said I Continue Reading
4 Ways to Define (or redefine) Happiness in Your Marriage
When I hear the word happy, it evokes many things inside of me. From an emotional standpoint, I think of blissful laughter, smiling, and companionship. From a physical perspective I think of health and good choices. From a spiritual perspective I think of peace and complete joy. But what does happiness mean within the confines of your marriage? I believe this question is something only you and your spouse can answer. I also think it is important Continue Reading
Becoming a Godly Wife in Spite of Having Ungodly Role Models {an interview}
Like many of you out there, I struggle on a daily basis with being a godly wife. It isn't just my sinful nature at play, but the simple fact that I grew up in a home where God was not honored nor spoken of (unless it was a curse word). But I am here to encourage you that regardless of how you were raised, your desire to become a godly wife can be fulfilled. In May of 2015 I was a guest speaker at the Wisdom for Wives Online Conference. My Continue Reading
Protecting Your Marriage Against an Affair
Protecting Your Marriage Against an Affair Even though my husband is perfect for me and he does complete me on so many levels, I do not believe that there is only one soul mate for each person. Learn how to protect your marriage against an affair. At 5’7” and 190 pounds, it surprises me that I can still turn heads. I carry myself with confidence, I’m a modest dresser, I am pretty in that natural fresh-faced way, and I’m cheerful. How many ladies Continue Reading