As much as you’d like to rush it, for some couples it takes a lifetime to figure out marriage. Is it just me, or do you also try to rush through life and figure out new phases right away? In a new school or new job,…
One of the many benefits to marriage is living life together as one flesh. In just about every wedding I’ve ever attended, Genesis 2:24 has been part of the ceremony: “For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined…
Whether you have a quiet or talkative husband, it’s important to learn to listen to your husband. Have you ever noticed how opposites attract in marriage? In most marriages I can think of, either the wife is very talkative and the husband is very quiet, or…
Even if and when you stay faithfully married, your time as a wife won’t last forever. When you and your husband are committed to your marriage – and you work together at building your marriage – you’re fulfilling your wedding vows day by day and…
If you’re married, you already know you’re continually learning to love your husband. If you’re married, think back to when you were dating your husband. (And if you’re single, please listen up.) When you were in the middle of falling head over heels in love…
In marriage, it’s thoughtful to consider what your husband likes. Here’s an embarrassingly easy way to discover what your husband likes. Have you ever wondered what your husband would like? Maybe you’d like to try to help make his day a little easier. Or maybe…
Are your expectations in marriage making a big difference in your contentment and satisfaction?? Or discontent and disappointment? Think about life before your marriage. What expectations did you have? For years, I imagined my husband-to-be. So when I actually met him – and then knew that…
When you want to try to stop being critical of your husband, here are 6 things to try! Nobody’s perfect. I’m sure you already know this very well – and you’d never want anyone to hold you to a standard of perfection. But all too often,…
Feeling frustrated with your husband? Begin trusting the Lord to work in your husband’s life … When you’re married, it can be easy to imagine what you’d like your spouse to be like. Remember when you were dating or engaged and thought that eventually you…
As you try to figure out marriage, here are 7 books to help you become a better wife. As a wife, I’m the first to admit I need help to become a better wife. As Titus 2:4 so often reminds me, as a younger wife I…
Frustrated in your marriage? Here’s the absolutely best way to help a marriage. It’s no secret that marriage can be hard. Wives may tiptoe around the subject, not wanting to admit the obvious, but every marriage is hard. It’s hard, because two very imperfect people…
Does appreciating your husband seem difficult? Here’s one powerful secret that can help … If you’re married, you already know the spark fizzles. The butterflies you used to get have flown away. Your husband becomes familiar and marriage isn’t such a thrill. In many ways,…
Everyone’s busy. But if you’re married, it’s important you’re making time for your spouse. If you’re married, think back to your wedding day. Remember the most important part … your vows? What did you promise your spouse? If your vows were like mine, you might have…
Moms of young children, I’d love to encourage you that life with young children will get easier! Last week, I found a photo I completely forgot about. I took the photo five years ago, as I was trying to pack up our entire home so…
Surprisingly, marriage is a lot like a canoe trip. Here are 10 ways the analogy can help you and your spouse! Earlier this week, I surprised my husband Aaron with an overnight getaway to Cook Forest State Park in Pennsylvania. The trip was intended to…
When parenting is difficult, turn to the Lord in prayer. It’s one amazing way you’ll be able to watch God transform your parenting. Parenting is tough. In fact, it can sharpen and change you more than most responsibilities in life. The entire scope of love and…
When marriage is difficult, turn to the Lord in prayer. It’s one amazing way you’ll be able to watch God transform your marriage. Marriage is a lifelong commitment. And as a commitment, it’s not always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s frustrating. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable. Sometimes…
As wives, it’s easy to take our husbands for granted … or to expect the impossible from them. To prevent that, here are 5 things wives should remember about their husbands! I remember what I thought marriage would be like long before I got married….
Wonder how you can show kindness and respect to your husband? Trying these 8 everyday suggestions may help a lot … Wives, showing kindness and respect to your husbands every day can be a challenge. Even if and when you love them. But let’s be honest with each other….
Parents know time flies. It’s hard to miss when your baby is growing up right before your eyes. I remember a freezing February Thursday eight years ago, when my husband and I brought our firstborn home from the hospital. We had no clue what we were…