Prayer has always served as a powerful way to communicate with Heavenly Father in an intimate way. It is used to cast cares and worries, seek wisdom and understanding, and request specific needs and desires. Just as importantly, prayers for a strong marriage can help create a life-long marriage bond. Below are 10 essential topics…
A variety of life’s situations and circumstances can shake even the strongest faith, especially for husbands. Trying to navigate the throws of life from being a provider and head of household to the protector of his family to lover of his wife, an overwhelmed husband may find he doubts God and wrestles with his faith….
My husband’s words cut through me like a knife yet he looked surprised by my pain filled reaction. And I wondered, how can one effectively communicate with your spouse without fighting or nagging? Clearly, our communication needed some work! I turned over in bed not wanting to look at him. Silently, I hoped he would…
Hanging by the back door of my childhood home was the embroidered sign reading, “If Mama Ain’t Happy, Ain’t Nobody Happy!” If a phrase could embody a mom that needs an attitude adjustment, this would be it! Now as a mom myself, that saying makes me chuckle under my breath, knowing all too well how…
It was a rushed and hurried afternoon. Playing the role of the frazzled mom, I had precious little time to finish the laundry before starting dinner. Yet despite my growing to-do list, my littles begged for entertainment and crafts. Honestly, I wish I could say I rose above the distractions that vied for my attention….
I have a confession. Last New Year’s Eve, I didn’t stay up until midnight. Pathetic, I know. With little kids, it’s just too hard for us to go out on New Year’s, so we usually end up staying home. Don’t get me wrong, I love my flannel pants and wearing no make-up, but this year I…
It’s the end of a long day and the kids are finally nestled in their beds. I take a deep breath as I head back down stairs, just to remember that my floors are littered with toys. Sighing, I start the big clean up, and dream of clutter-free gift ideas, where the presents we give…
Did you dream of what your first married Christmas would look like? You’d pick out a real tree, and your strong handsome husband would cut it down. Together you’d decorate it and put an angel on top. You couldn’t wait for your Prince Charming to taste your grandma’s sugar cookies and your aunt’s pecan pie….
I’ll never forget the day I heard these words, “There is no heartbeat.” It’s almost as if I was in an altered state of mind; one where time stood still and sadness prevailed. The room seemed to grow dark and cold, sterile, if you will. I will never forget the date, June 8, 2004, as…
One of the many privileges I have in my marriage is that I can be a blessing to my husband. As the women of the house, I can set the tone for our home and our marriage relationship. We all know that a happy spouse means a happy house. (The opposite is true as well)…
Are you striving to be a virtuous wife? Often I find myself struggling and failing and to be completely honest, I am not a Proverbs 31 wife. Over the years God has changed my marriage and me along with it but we are not done yet. I’ve learned that living as a virtuous wife is…