The woman at the well has given me much on my journey. You see I am not unlike her, if Jesus were to speak to me in front of you he would also know that I have had three husbands. THREE. It’s not something I am proud of, nor shared with the purpose of tauting [...]
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The S word: SUBMISSION! Should You?
Do submission and doormats go together? NO! God wants you to enjoy a healthy marriage. SUBMIT. Discuss this S word among friends, and you may hear snorts and see eyebrows rise. You know what they may think: Submit? Me? You’ve lost your brain. And yet. . . God (yes, the one and only true God) [...]
Does Your Marriage Need a Tune-Up?
Sometimes a marriage needs a tune-up, even bodywork to fix the dents. What about yours? With God’s help, your marriage can get back on track. “Who’s your best friend?” “My husband,” many women reply. Is your husband your best friend, really? Or has he. . .become a roommate, a ship passing in the night? Has [...]
P.S. I Love You!
This series is dedicated to the 18 years Jerry and I have been married! Over time you will hear our tips as well as some of our struggles. To read the first three parts of the series go HERE Play on the SAME Team Take Care of Yourself Worship Together Play Together Work Together Share [...]
Hot Stuff
I meant to leave a pan of potatoes on the stove when we headed for church this morning. It was part of my grand plan. Since I am typically fatigued when we return after Sunday worship I thought I had figured out the perfect way to have a nice meal almost ready when we got back. All [...]
Camping
When Mike offered to blow up the air mattress I smiled broadly. He knows how much fun I think it is to move from our bedroom to the living room and camp alongside our dog. Shadow loves it when we all sleep side by side – us on our bed and Shadow on her dog [...]
NASCAR and Chili
For weeks I had been excitedly discussing my ever-evolving recipe for the upcoming chili cook-off. It was to be my first foray into the world of food competition. The food network had nothing on me! I was so wrapped up in the exhilaration and anticipation that I forgot all about what my husband, Mike, might [...]
Peanut Butter and Steak – Recipe for a Successful Marriage
I like protein for breakfast. It helps me get the energy I need to tackle early morning exercise and work challenges. When there are no leftovers handy and I’m not in the mood for eggs, I often grab some toast and peanut butter. We seem to always have plenty of peanut butter on hand; we [...]
