I will say here, right of the bat, that I am a WAY better at this than I used to be when my husband and I were first married. But from time to time I still have to be reminded that we are on the same team! It’s not a competition. It’s not about makingContinue Reading →
Sunday Encouragement: A Strong Marriage {11.15.15}
I sometimes feel like it’s much easier to love people than it is to like them. Aaaaaaand I think you know what I’m saying here. 🙂 It’s the little things that make the “liking” hard to do. But luckily, if you choose it, love wins out over the little annoyances and makes a goodContinue Reading →
Sunday Encouragement: Happy Marriage {10.11.15}
The romance wears off, you guys. It’s nice to do something romantic every so often but with the day-to-day stuff? THIS is where it’s at. A consistent concern for your spouse (and vice versa) trumps a candlelit dinner every night or expensive flowers every day. What good are those romantic things if your spouse doesn’tContinue Reading →
Sunday Encouragement: Marriage {4.26.15}
As today is my anniversary (19 years!) I wanted to share this quote I saw a few weeks ago. Â It made me audibly say to myself “YES!” Â I love it and I love what it means. Â It means that in my marriage we show love and respect. Â We show safety and loyalty. Â We show forgivenessContinue Reading →
Sunday Encouragement: Respect in Marriage {3.22.15}
If kids feel safe I think they grow up knowing they can do whatever they want. Â If they don’t then they don’t. Â Safe means more than just free of physical harm. Â It also means that they feel safe in their knowledge that their parents respect and care for each other. Â The best case scenario, ofContinue Reading →