I love this image! The sweet couple remind me of my Mum and Dad. It’s also a reminder of what I want for my own marriage, and the sort or marriage I hope all the couples in my stories will build, with God’s help! “Marriage is not 50-50; divorce is 50-50. Marriage has to be […]
Praying for Kids’ Future Spouses
Hello all! Did everyone have a nice spring break? What did you do? Did you go anywhere special? Would love to know! :-) As the blog title says, today I’d like to talk about prayers for the future spouses of our kids. When my husband and I got engaged, his mom let me know that […]
The Wonder of Quiet Love
Hello all! I grew up in a family of huggers. How many of you know what I mean? My parents never let us go to bed or leave the house without hugs. Even if we were only going to be gone an hour, our parents would not let us out the door without hugs. Tight, […]
Are You Unlovable?
Are you unlovable? What happens when a woman feels unloved? It crushes her spirit, bruises her soul, and sucks the very life out of her drive and motivation. Not to mention the number it does on her self-confidence. What happens when a woman feels unloved by her husband? All the above. Times ten. She may […]
Sunrise, Sunset
I’ve been through the educational system. Not as far as my parents would have wanted, but I graduated high school at least. I took science and have read articles pertaining to geography and astronomy. I know how the solar system works and have always been fascinated by it. And yet, in spite of my knowledge, […]
Twenty years of romance tips
Twenty years ago this coming Wednesday, I walked down the aisle and exchanged vows with my husband. Wow. Twenty years. That’s like, older than a teenager! When I think about old married couples, I don’t think about us, because I don’t think we’re old. But then, after two decades of experience, I ought to have […]
Can He Trust You With His Heart
Men are a funny bunch, all rough and burly on the outside, but often shy, insecure and broken within. I suppose that’s each of us. We all live in a sin-ravished world, after all, filled with sin-ravished people who, well, sin. With their mouths and their actions. And sin hurts. Pile on a lifetime of hurt […]
HOPE: When you think all is lost
I’m putting the final touches on my next novella, A Side of Hope, due to release March 31st and spent some time this past week contemplating my dedication for the book. A Side of Hope is a different book for me, as it features something that normally is not my favorite to read: A Married […]
3 Ways to Revive a Dead Marriage
“He can stay out with his friends all day and night for all I care.” She frowned, tossing her hand towel onto the kitchen counter. “Least then I won’t have to see him sitting in front of the television while I run around like a crazy woman.” “All she does is nag, nag, nag. So […]
Grow Old Along With Me
When I was in junior high, my grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party consisting of family and friends. I have a very large extended family, so people had traveled from all over the country to attend. The family photo included many people, but what I remember most is the love and devotion […]