When you first meet someone and fall in love, the thoughts of getting married and raising a family together are exhilarating. The newness of getting to experience everything together for the first time is intoxicating. But then life happens. You realize over time that marriage is tough. Raising a family together is tough. Communicating with…
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Don’t be Afraid to Share Your Story
Two questions have come up on a regular basis recently: 1. Can I share your posts? 2. Why do you put so many of your thoughts and personal business on social media? First, if you read something that resonates with you, share it with others so they can get benefit from it, too. Second, I…
Read more10 Tips to Restore a Marriage
Do you ever look at your social media newsfeed and think, “Wow, I want a marriage just like their marriage?” I used to believe everything on social media was as great as it appeared. Then my own marriage went through a rough spot. My husband was the last to know how unhappy I had become….
Read morePart 3: When God Closes Doors
Note: This is part 3 of a 4 part series entitled “When God Closes Doors”. As I walked into the door of my first day of orientation at an EMS agency, I was both excited and nervous. Excited because I knew I was where God needed me. I was in essence starting the job I…
Read moreBut God
How much thought have you ever given to the word “but”? I have pondered the word “But…” a lot this week. It’s a fascinating world really! On the whiteboard in our Connect Group at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday morning, Josh Mudford had three letters written “BUT”. He said “but” is one of his favorite…
Read moreKnowing is Half the Battle
How many times in your life have you looked back on something and said the words, “I wish that I would have _________.” Often in life we are equipped with the knowledge about things, but we choose not to act on that knowledge. That’s because having knowledge without knowing what the future holds creates a…
Read moreShare Withholdings: A Secret to Building Strong Relationships & Finding the Positive
One of the best pieces of advice I learned working on our marriage was to “Share Withholdings”, or what I like to more affectionately call, “The Humble Sandwich Conversation”. The concept is simple. Every 48-hours, make time to reflect on two good things your spouse has done and one thing you may need to discuss…
Read moreDeveloping a Toolbox for a Successful Marriage
At the end of May, we made the decision after more than a decade together to start going to church. That first sermon, I heard the pastor say, “The best of intentions, based on lies, lead to self righteousness.” My first moment of conviction took less than an hour and planted a seed that would…
Read moreYour Marriage isn’t Perfect, But Diligence Can Help Your Fix It
Have you ever looked at another couple and thought their marriage was perfect? 🤔 Or maybe you looked at a group of friends or another family unit and wondered why your friendships or family unit weren’t as solid? 🤔 Perhaps you have thought you weren’t cut out to be a leader because you always seemed…
Read more7 Core Needs to Strengthen Your Marriage Relationship
Ever been in a relationship and felt there was something missing? Even the best relationships, the ones we feel have the most solid foundations, will at times leave us feeling like we need more. And we do! We need God. We were designed to need Him. Our spouses, our friends, our kids, our coworkers ……
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