On this day 27 years ago, a blizzard turned our spring wedding into a winter wonderland. We braved icy roads to church so we could walk the aisle, exchange vows and rings, and begin our life […]
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You know things are “off” between you. That cutting remark still stings. Time passes with a promise unfulfilled for another day. Loyalties are divided, and you’re at the bottom of your spouse’s list. Little irritations feel […]
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Lord, our relationship is a beautiful gift from you. No matter the struggles we face in this life, you give us all we need to keep our love alive. We lift up this Valentine’s Day prayer […]
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You’ve been at this marriage thing for a while now. You’re well aware of your spouse’s morning breath, nervous habits, and ratty sleepwear. The oh-so-cute quirks that made your partner unique are now stomping on your […]
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No matter how much we plan and prepare, life drops the unexpected in our laps every day. This week brought our family the surprise of icy weather and school cancellations—who knew we’d spend a couple days […]
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Meet ‘Red’. This flannel nightgown is celebrating her 10th birthday this January, the same month we moved to Michigan ten years ago. When we showed up in the middle of that freezing winter (with snow piled […]
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Lord, I thank you for a new year and the fresh beginnings it holds. Yet I recognize that the pain my family and I suffered at the end of December didn’t fade away on New Year’s […]
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Christmas traditions run deep in our families. We carry childhood memories of family fun and closeness we want to hold onto forever. Like many couples, when Rob and I married we realized our hopes and expectations […]
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In 2015, God used a “random” ride-share to a conference to drop a priceless friendship into my lap. He sent Kristi Woods as his gift of encouragement to my heart during that weekend (and ever since!). […]
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Jesus goes all-out when it comes to love. His powerful healing restores our well-being and relieves our pain. Lavish generosity provides for our daily needs and heart’s desires. His wisdom and truth guide us through life’s […]
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