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Everyday moments: 3 quick ways to refresh your marriage today

Let’s be honest! Any marriage can become stale and stagnant. It takes effort to refresh your marriage and keep it growing.. From the demands of my husband’s work schedule, our boys’ extracurricular activities, and my full-time job, some days we are just trying to get through the day. There’s homework, check.Laundry, check.Bills, check. The list may be done, but connecting as a husband and wife becomes a little trickier. Making our marriages stronger, more intimate and more secure doesn’t have to fee[...]

Marriage, Relationships, Stories

Work it out: Five ways to resolve conflict in marriage

Recently, I asked my readers what would they like to see covered on the blog. One major topic came up several times—How to fight fair in marriage? So, I started to spend some time truly reflecting on what does “fighting fair” look like in my marriage. Is this a topic I could even address? Because, my husband and I don’t really “fight”, not in the traditional sense. In our 14 years of marriage, we have never yelled at each other, called each other names, or said things with the intention to hurt t[...]

Marriage, Mid-week three, Motherhood, Relationships

Home Haven: 3 steps to set the atmosphere in your home

Early in my marriage, I really had little idea just how much I influenced my home and family. I was so focused on trying to control everything and everyone. I had my routines and organizational systems in place that everyone was expected to follow. These things were only superficial ways that I was trying to control my home, but it did little to help me create the type of atmosphere in my home I really wanted. My heart desired a God-centered home where there was love and peace. Yet, my fussing because the[...]

Marriage, Mid-week three, Motherhood, Raising boys

Safe Spaces: 3 ways to improve communication with your spouse and children

Do you remember the last time your spouse or kid felt frustrated, annoyed, or irritated by your response? How did he/she respond? Did he withdraw his heart? Did you find yourself reacting instead of responding? Creating safe spaces where those we love want to talk often starts with the environment we create. When our spouse and children feel that they are in a relational safe space, they are more likely to talk about their emotions, hopes and fears. Improving communication with your spouse and children[...]

Marriage, Mid-week three, Military life, Relationships

Wife life: 3 prayers that changed my marriage

As young wife, I focused on so many wrong areas. I focused on wanting God to change my husband and I missed the changes that needed to happen within me. When I started saying these prayers for my marriage, my heart changed and I became a better wife. Whether you are a newlywed or have been married for a long time, praying for your marriage and praying for your husband are essential to cultivating a healthy marriage. When marriage gets tough even when your marriage is doing well, taking time for prayer h[...]