One thing we have learned is that it is really fun to be super silly with each other. To laugh and to cause laughter. But most of all to choose joy when Satan is screaming the opposite. ••• Today is the day to dance in the kitchen. To go on a walk and call a … Continue reading Choose Joy Today
Category: Serve One Another
Love & Warmth In Your Home
A commercial for a vacation destination showed film footage of happy people in beautiful surroundings. The announcer said, “Enjoy the warm, welcoming hospitality of our people. Come relax, unwind, and enjoy. Once you experience it, you’ll want to return over and over again.” I could not help but think to myself, “That is what I … Continue reading Love & Warmth In Your Home
Everyday, Ordinary Love
I want to be in a relationship where you telling me you love me is just a ceremonious validation of what you already show me. — Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free A traditional Christian song resonates with a chorus reminding us, “They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love.” Others know … Continue reading Everyday, Ordinary Love
Grateful for Each Other
It is too easy to take for granted what you have in life and then find yourself riddled with envy, resentment, and discontentment. But what if you were to live from a place of gratitude? Gratitude is the antidote to envy, resentment, and discontentment; it tames the desire for more and leads to a content … Continue reading Grateful for Each Other
Mission Impossible
“Hey rookie, what are you doing in the patrol briefing room at this time of day?” The pasty-looking sergeant wasn’t concerned with the response or reason; he just wanted Robinson gone from his presence. “Hey sarge, I was wrapping up some paperwork and heading back out. About to meet my wife for lunch.” “You married? … Continue reading Mission Impossible
25 Things Husbands Should Start Doing
Have you ever thought, I just don’t get her? You’re frustrated at your wife’s frustration with you. You desire to please her. But where do you start? By Justin Talbert Have you ever thought, Dang, I just don’t get her? You’re frustrated at your wife’s frustration with you. It’s hard to measure up as a husband! Deep … Continue reading 25 Things Husbands Should Start Doing
Growing In Patience
Do you feel like you're losing in marriage? I know I did, especially early on. Emotionally and mentally I felt Wynter wasn't meeting some expectation or wasn't fulfilling a need for me. I locked down my emotional energy on waiting for her to change and do what I wanted her to do. I wanted Wynter to … Continue reading Growing In Patience
Serve Together
The last habit or ingredient to a thriving marriage is serving. Whether it is serving at your local church, a ministry that you’re passionate about or maybe a neighbor in need, serving others is crucial. Now let me also recognize that there is a time and season for everything. If you are trying to recover … Continue reading Serve Together