4 days agoHow to Battle Porn in the Strength That You Have And WinI’ll never forget the physical impact when my husband revealed his secret porn addiction. My knees buckled, and I collapsed on the side of the bed. Strength? I felt as weak as a minutes-old newborn. So many women tell me they experience the same impact upon discovering their husband’s porn addiction. We physically sense what our minds try to grasp — betrayal by the one you thought…Addiction6 min read
4 days ago5 Ways to Free Your Husband from Your Apron StringsNot too many women wear aprons regularly these days. Although I probably should when I’m cooking. My husband laughs at how messy I am in the kitchen. He never balks at the results, however. :-) The legend about the apron strings travels back to the 16th century when the mistress of the home wore an apron to designate her authority. Through the years, the phrase “cut the apron strings” also symbolizes a young adult’s ability…Marriage6 min read
4 days agoHurry and Recovery Mix Like Fire and DynamiteWho walks away from a flourishing career and good money? How do you support your family well and slow down? What if life’s most delightful moments don’t happen in the spotlight? How do you answer your critics when you choose a different way to do life? How can you find…Recovery6 min read
4 days agoJesus said he was the resurrection and the life. Anyone who comes to him lives — what a statement!Jesus said he was the resurrection and the life. Anyone who comes to him lives — what a statement! You might believe life was over when you discovered your husband’s betrayal. There’s no possible way to recover from this severe damage to your heart, mind, soul, and relationship. I know that’s what I thought. The abrupt discovery shook the foundations of my…Life5 min read
Apr 125 Ways to Free Your Husband from Your Apron StringsNot too many women wear aprons regularly these days. Although I probably should when I’m cooking. My husband laughs at how messy I am in the kitchen. He never balks at the results, however. :-) The legend about the apron strings travels back to the 16th century when the mistress of the home wore an apron to designate her authority. Through the years, the phrase “cut the apron strings” also symbolizes a young adult’s ability…Marriage6 min read
Apr 63 Ways Imago Dei Matters in Your Life and RelationshipsHer frail hand held mine as memories swept over me. Hands that had once caressed my fevered brow, stitched beautiful patterns across yards of fabric, kneaded countless loaves of bread, knit clothing articles to keep her family warm, and held my father’s hands in prayer and love. …Marriage4 min read
Apr 63 Behaviors That Mother Your Husband Instead of Honoring HimI never thought I’d want to lord it over my husband or treat him like a child. But I have. When God created the first man (Adam) and the first woman (Eve), it was so they’d have a helper to do life with. …Love5 min read
Apr 6Unhealthy Marriage Relationship? Here are 4 suggestions to improve itPete and Pam’s marriage felt blah. Now more than ever, they lived like roommates, couldn’t even say best friends these days. It wasn’t always that way. Recently, Pete asked Pam why she did more things by herself. Whenever Pete suggested an activity to do together, Pam shrugged him off. What…Marriage4 min read
Apr 64 Guidelines to Maximize Your Time and Enjoy LifeHave you ever said or thought this: “If I only had more time”? Time became part of our reality when God created this world we know. God is outside of time — always was, always is, and always will be — and he never changes. He’s not bound by what…Marriage5 min read
Apr 6Two Kinds of Stress. Which One Brings Peace and Joy?Heart racing, cold but sweaty, Ann bolted upright. “What was that? What’s happening? Paul gently snuffled, his face partially buried in his pillow. Slowly, Ann slid back under the covers. Eyes wide open, heart pounding, she quickly assessed her rude awakening. Arm numb. Sweaty. Difficulty breathing. “Paul? Paul!” “Huh? What’s…Marriage6 min read
