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Deeper Meaning of Marriage
“I made something for you,” my seven-year-old son proudly exclaimed. “What is it, buddy?” “I made you Adam and Eve out of Legos. I’ll put the Eve on your nightstand and Adam on dad’s.” “Sounds great,...
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What Does It Mean to Be Pro-Life? {Part 2}
Sanctity of Human Life Day is observed annually on the third Sunday in January. Two years ago around this time, I wrote a post defining what the term “pro-life” means to me (click here to read it)....
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Three Clicks Away
Pornography is never more than three clicks away. I recently heard that frightening statistic! Research proves that when on your computer or phone, pornography lingers close. That would explain why...
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Social Media Accountability
Does your marriage have social media accountability? Last week, my husband made a spur-of-the-moment decision to take our family to a pumpkin patch. Picking pumpkins is something that we do every year,...
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The Root of Every Divorce
Have you seen a commercial for Korean Airlines? At first I thought it was a spoof, but no, it is very real. Check it out: I wish I could say I was disgusted at the self-centered message, but deep in my...
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Submission and Sulking
What was I trying to accomplish by giving my husband the silent treatment? Did he need to see that I was visibly upset? As often is the case, I wasn’t sure where my attitude came from nor could I...
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Difficulty Ever After
It’s a cliche saying, but it is everywhere! In fairy tales, movies, and sitcoms. On picture frames, pillowcases, and tattoos. My husband and I even have it displayed on the gallery wall in our master...
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Social Media Porn
“You’ve been looking again, haven’t you?” Throughout our dinner conversation, my discontent with our house revealed itself. Drawing attention to our need for new kitchen appliances, referencing a...
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Fifty Shades of Grey: A Confession
In July 2012, long before I was blogging with any regularity, I wrote a post on Fifty Shades of Grey, by E L James, from a Christian perspective. With the movie being released on Friday and recently...
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Preventing Infidelity {Part 2}
Today’s post is the second in a series on preventing infidelity. To read Part 1, click here. The boundaries I outlined last week are wonderful at helping to prevent infidelity, but by themselves, they...
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Preventing Infidelity {Part 1}
Once upon a time there was a young bride who married the handsome man of her dreams. So much potential was ahead of these two, and their future seemed brighter than the sun. As the test of time began...
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2014 Blog Highlights
Thank you for subscribing to my blog! To show my appreciation, click or copy/paste the link below to download a FREE printable prayer calendar for your husband!...
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Who Needs to Change?
In my marriage, the Lord frequently explains a hidden matter to me before he reveals it to my husband, Jason. Here are some examples: I told Jason that a difficult time our son was going through was...
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Marriage Advice
At church last weekend, an older man was observing our family in the hallway when he leaned in close and asked me when my husband and I find time for each other with all of our children. At first I was...
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Ban Bossy
Have you heard about the Ban Bossy campaign? It is this huge movement to encourage girls to lead by refusing to call them “bossy.” Apparently, bossy has negative connotations that can hinder a young...
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Insecurities
As I was talking with a friend last night she asked, “What do you struggle with the most?” After a few moments of quiet reflection, I confessed my insecurity. I struggle with self-doubt as a woman, a...
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What Does it Mean to be Pro-Life?
Occasionally, I have written an article that becomes controversial. In 2012, I published a post discussing 50 Shades of Grey (which has been the only post where I have had to delete comments due to...
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50 Shades of Grey…
Yesterday, while the children were napping, I turned on a 4 o’clock news program. The anchor began talking about the book Fifty Shades of Grey and how it (or the trilogy?) is about to reach the 20...
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