I'm honored to be a regular contributor at iBelieve.com. Check out my latest post over there. Every February, social media is flooded with pictures of couples expressing their love. Roses and chocolates and love notes and fancy date nights. We get together with our friends and hear about the … [Read more...]
Why Secrets are the Secret to a Happy Marriage
Almost as soon as I got engaged, my ears perked up at anything promising the secret to a happy marriage. I didn't grow up with the best example, and I wanted to make sure my marriage was different. I wanted us to be happy for all of our days, and I was, and am, dedicated to achieving that goal. The … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Pray for Your Future Daughter-in-Law
My son likes to talk about and pray for his "wife." He's only four, but we've had a number of conversations about my future daughter-in-law. Here's what I know about her so far, according to his description. She's just like me. (awwww!) She's going to be best friends with his sisters. … [Read more...]
To The Stay-at-Home Mom Worried About Money
Sisters. Money straight up stresses me out. I hate to be that wife, that mom, that Christian woman, who loves Jesus and her family and is (for the most part) grateful and content, but is STILL almost ALWAYS worried about money. But I am. Let me be clear. My husband has a great job. We always … [Read more...]
Bridal Body Image
This post is part of a body image series titled Radiant: 31 Days to Loving Your Reflection. Please check out the rest of the journey here. My husband and I met in the young adults ministry at our church. We were good friends for about a year and a half before we really "noticed one … [Read more...]
Can Our Marriage Survive Having Twins?
When we found out we were having twins, to say we were nervous would be putting it lightly. We were downright terrified. How were we going to survive having twins? Having just one kid was rough, but going from one to three? That's just crazy talk. We were afraid of the lack of sleep and the … [Read more...]