When wedding vows are spoken most couples are healthy and strong and have not walked through the thick and thin places with each other. A few weeks ago the flu hit my husband head-on. Up to that point, I could count on one hand how many sick days he had taken in our 27 plus years of marriage. He ended …
Remembering Freedom
On Memorial Day, our country took time to pause and honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. As my husband and I walked through a local cemetery, beautifully lined with flags, I was overcome with emotion as I reflected on my freedom – not only in America but in Jesus. The sacrifice Jesus made for humanity wasn’t just …
Submission in Marriage
(Spoiler alert: I am giving away a great new book on marriage so make sure you read to the end!) I overheard my husband talking to our single, young adult children about marriage. Danny stated that aside from his decision to follow Jesus, marrying me was the most important choice he’s ever made. (I’m a blessed woman!) He went on …
Honoring Marriage
What a joy it is to introduce you to my husband as he joins me in this vlog on marriage. No, we don’t have a perfect marriage but we do love each other more today than ever. Why? I believe it is because we continue to follow Jesus – which takes denying self – and we choose to honor marriage. …
What is Perfect Love?
Be perfect therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 I don’t know about you, but just the thought of having to maintain perfection is exhausting to me. Our idea of being perfect and the Lord’s idea of being perfect are completely different. Our idea of being perfect is to be completely without fault or without blemish. The …