Sweet Compromise
October 26, 2021
The sweetness of our marriage comes because Tom shortens his stride and I lengthen mine. … More Sweet Compromise
Tag: marriage
Build Your Man
June 20, 2020
39 years of marriage has taught me a few things. Here are some helpful lessons I’ve learned along the way on helping your man become who God intended him to be. … More Build Your Man
Safe Haven for Husbands
September 5, 2018
Where would that be, a safe haven for husbands? Well… it should be with his wife: Proverbs 31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain. (ASV) The heart … More Safe Haven for Husbands
Love or Lust
April 7, 2016
This was a recent devotion from Days of Praise by the Institution for Creation Research. Although it says nothing new, the words seemed to make so much sense. We live in a day of confusion, and if anything is more twisted than man’s thoughts on the marriage relations, I don’t’ know what it would be! I’ve … More Love or Lust
Empty Nest is for the Birds
July 16, 2014
Well, it’s official – our last little (or not so little!) bird just flew the nest. As he said, “Good night. I’ll see you in the morning,” for the last time, a lump came to my throat – the same lump that has been lodging itself there for the past few weeks! The Lord has … More Empty Nest is for the Birds
Well done, thou good and faithful servant
April 3, 2014
For better for worse? For richer or poorer? In sickness and in health? Do we really think all those situations through when we say them? I don’t think so, and I don’t think we can. I can’t help thinking about some of the newer versions of the wedding vows, like the one that says, “as … More Well done, thou good and faithful servant
The Ten Commandments and Monopoly?
February 20, 2014
Tom and I just returned from a wonderful time away. This time of the year, before the rush of spring activities begin, we often take a few days and “come apart for a while,” so we don’t come apart! Our favorite get-away place is called Frosty Hollow–a beautiful Bed and Breakfast snuggled into Sweden Valley … More The Ten Commandments and Monopoly?
A Lesson from my husband
January 13, 2014
On Saturday morning, the men in our church have a prayer meeting in the church fellowship hall. Recently, we received a Keurig, which has made their time even more enjoyable! This past Saturday, my dear husband surprised me with a cup of coffee. I wasn’t expecting him, because he had only been gone for a … More A Lesson from my husband
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