“Marriage is hard work.” What a profound understatement. I (Cathy McIntosh) remember in the giddiness of our young engagement thinking, “We love each other so much, marriage will be easy for us.” Boy, were we wrong. We entered marriage with visions of everlasting adoration. That is, until work schedules, distractions, and ambitions got in the […]
10 Secrets to Reclaim Joy in a Godly Wife’s Role
Oh, the controversial topic of a wife’s role in a Christian marriage. It is a beautiful responsibility. You carry the weight of your household. Sometimes, the weight is heavy, other times it is light. Some days are harder but other days make it completely worth it. I truly believe as wives we have a […]
10 Ways to Have Fun in a Christian Marriage
My husband and I stared at each other as we sat on the marriage therapist’s couch. We were less than thrilled with the advice she has just given us. “The two of you need to learn to have fun together again. When was the last time you laughed and had a good time together?” Nineteen […]
The Best Plan to Connect and Reclaim Joy in a Christian Marriage
When I (Beth Kelly) first met my husband I had an instant attraction. There was a charisma and lighthearted joy about him that was magnetic to me. Discovering that the feeling was mutual was a heart-pounding, sparks producing, floating on air kind of time. I was finishing my degree back then, and in-between studies we’d […]
Words of Life Will Reclaim Joy in a Christian Marriage
I, Kelly Baker know an elderly woman who will talk about her husband every time you give her the time of day. He’s no longer living now, and although there’s no bitterness in her voice, I’ve never heard her relay any good words about him. I try to tolerate her joy of telling stories, but […]
Assume the Best to Reclaim Joy in a Christian Marriage
Does it ever feel like your husband is the enemy? Nothing he says makes sense or feels right and you just want to lash out? Me Too – way too often! It is easy to assume the worst in him or the situation and react badly. This month our focus is on Practical Ways to Reclaim […]
What Is Joy and Why Do We Need It in a Christian Marriage?
Do you have joy in your life? How about in your Marriage? That’s a tough question, isn’t it? I mean what is it really? Do I really need Joy in a Christian Marriage? How do I get it back? When did I lose it? Does it matter? Maybe it’s just me, with mom’s brain, after […]
4 Simple Ways to Find Hope and Joy While Battling Anxiety
I have been open with you all about my battle with Anxiety. Anxiety has been a living breathing part of my life since I was a young child as it is for many of us and I am determined to live openly with it. I am also determined to hold onto Hope and Joy […]
The Best Way to Mentor My Tween Girl and Why
Do you ever worry your kids will resent you when they are grown? Or well before that as the Teen years approach? I worry about that so much. It fuels so many of my nightmares as a woman of Faith striving toward Biblical Motherhood. I don’t want to force my faith on my kids… What […]
The #1 Way to Win at Communication in a Christian Marriage
Is Communication in your Christian Marriage a struggle? It is for us too. We disagree, argue, bicker, misunderstand each other, forget to share important details and respond in disrespectful ways all too often. It feels like we get stuck in a cycle and can’t find our way back to friendly communication in our Christian Marriage. Can […]