I recently finished an excellent book that I highly recommend called “My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife” by Sara Horn. If you fit into any one of these categories—Christian woman, writer or military wife—I know you will definitely enjoy it. One of the reasons I really liked this book is because I could relate to the wife. Not in the sense that I am a military wife but in trying to figure out our roles, including who is responsible for what. When my husband and I first got married nearly 21 years ago, I was a pretty headstrong … Continue reading →

A couple of years ago I heard about going into the New Year with a “word.” It’s not like the American Dialect Society, who every year chooses a new “word of the year.” This is a word that inspires you to make changes or brings a particular meaning to your life. For instance, some people have chosen the word “hope” or “peace.” If the previous year was filled with difficulties and challenges, you might look to the New Year as having hope. Or if the previous year had been filled with relational difficulties, you might be looking at the New … Continue reading →

I have always been a firm believer in date nights. Although we didn’t get to enjoy as many as we would have liked when our children were younger, we still tried to make sure they happened. But just as important as date nights are, I also think getting out with another couple is beneficial to a marriage. This is a great way to connect with others who are like-minded. When you spend time with another married couple, you get to observe their interactions. This can cause you to stop and think about something in your own marriage that could be … Continue reading →

Our family has been spending the last week and a half passing around the flu. I think it works out perfectly however, that just as I am starting to feel human again, my husband is the one to feel knocked down. Because let’s face it…life has to go on. The house still needs to be tended to, money must be made and children must be taken care of. But this can also be a very testy time. When you aren’t feeling well and you haven’t been getting good sleep, it can be a challenge to display your most pleasant side. … Continue reading →