Merry Married Christmas: Tips for Handling the Holidays as Newlyweds
My daughter recently got engaged! She will be the first of my children to get married, and it has me looking both backward and forward this Christmas season. Looking Backward I remember those first Christmases that my husband and I…
Are You Seeking God’s Kingdom First in Your Marriage?
My eyesight isnโt terrible, but I do much better when Iโm wearing my reading glasses. Letters are distinct, and Iโm not having to strain and work so hard to figure out what it is Iโm reading. Iโm less likely to…
Choose Your Next Words Carefully
When my husband and I started dating in January of our senior year of college, we were pretty straightforward with each other. We agreed that as soon as one of us knew we werenโt going to get married, we would…
How Well Do You Know Your Spouse?
My husband and I have had the opportunity to go on several cruises over the years, and one of the typical activities for entertainment during the week is a live version of โThe Newlywed Game.โ The cruise director finds three…
Drifting in Marriage? Find Your Anchors.
Have you ever had an entire argument with your spouse that they didnโt even know about because you had the whole thing in your own head? Or made up a scenario about โwhat probably happenedโ in a particular situation before…
Connect Four: Ways to Connect with Your Spouse Mentally, Emotionally, Physically, and Spiritually
A triangle. Thatโs the shape of marriage that my husband and I were always taught to work toward. The two points on the base of the triangle represent each of us, and the point at the top represents God. So,…
Whose Move Is It Anyway?: How to Proceed in Decision-Making When You and Your Spouse Donโt See Eye to Eye
My husband and I had three days to look at 30+ houses, visit three different schools, and decide where we wanted our young family to live. Itโs no wonder I developed a migraine. These were not easy decisions! We were…
Summer Fun with the Grandparents: Teachable Moments Included
Over the last year, many of us were unable to spend time in person with extended family members โ especially grandparents. So our gatherings this summer will be particularly special. And, parents, we can make this time even more meaningful…
ELECT to Have Teachable Moments with Your Kids
The harvest is ripe for teachable moments with our kids during election season! Seriously, they’re everywhere, just waiting to be picked and used. Parents, are we looking for them? The obvious one is to make sure our kids understand that…
Points on Parental Publishing
When I was around five years old, I remember helping my mother make chocolate chip cookies. I so badly wanted to add the eggs to the batter, and I remember thinking so hard about the correct way to ask my…
