When Loving Gazes Become the Stink Eye

When Loving Gazes Become the Stink Eye

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 NLT Sometimes being married makes me weary. I have to remind myself why staying married is a good idea. Have you ever felt this way? Relationships can be hard. Marriage brings two very different people together. Family dynamics, personalities, brokenness and baggage all bundle beautifully together…

4 Things To Learn When Your Weapons Are Rusty

4 Things To Learn When Your Weapons Are Rusty

I had awakened not feeling myself. I just felt bad. Something wasn’t right. This cannot be happening. Today is party day. Our daughter’s kindergarten class would be at our house in a few hours. Those beginning weeks of school had been difficult. She and I struggled to adjust to her being away and her immature immune system was assaulted with unfamiliar germs. Doctor and hospital visits had filled us all with dread. Our girl had…

3 Attitudes Worth Remembering in Marriage

3 Attitudes Worth Remembering in Marriage

“Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves.” James 4:1 MSG Our girlfriend Eve started this whole thing with “us” and “them”. Her life was perfect. Yet deep inside herself, she wanted her own way. James tells us that most of the fights we have with each other…