Sisters in Christ, I want to remind you of a truth both profound and freeing—we are not called to be micromanagers of our husbands or our children, but rather to walk in grace, trust, and faith as we strive to be slightly better versions of ourselves each day. How would it feel to sit down with ...
Prioritizing Your Partner’s Well-being
It's a fresh new day, let's talk about prioritizing your partner's well-being.Beyond physical safety, it is absolutely crucial to curate a supportive and nurturing environment for your partner's emotional well-being.It's so important to know the impact of your words and their power to influence.The ...
16 Ways to Invest in Your Marriage, For Husbands
::This one is for the Husbands::**16 Ways to Invest in Your Marriage**Husbands, marriage is a team effort, and just like any successful partnership, it requires dedication and work. Here are some ways to strengthen your bond with your wife and build a happy, fulfilling life together:**Prioritize ...
20 Years + 5 Tips to a Slightly Better Marriage
It's our DATING Anniversary. 🎉Two decades of laughter (so much of this), adventures, and only an occasional true yelling match (oops, dysregulated nervous systems, past trauma, and stubbornness to change have the ability to create conflict).There's been lots and lots of growing up and growing ...
10 Text Ideas To Send to Your Christian Husband This Valentine’s Day
1. "Happy Valentine's Day, my love! Grateful for the love we share and the blessings God has bestowed upon us. You're a cherished gift from above." 2. "On this special day, I thank God for blessing me with a wonderful husband like you. Your love reflects His grace in our lives. Happy Valentine's ...
16 Years
16 years as husband and wife + 18 years as friends. 💕An arm load of kids, more than a handful of vehicles, turning a house into a home, pulling through the seasons that felt like they had more bad days than good, and yet enjoying each other and honoring our vows through it all.We're still choosing ...
The Wife
Want to know something? A very real reason I love being a wife is because it is so incredible to watch another human so closely and cheer them on as they chase their passions. It's as much about me, as it is about HIM. Since I was 18 years old I have had the safety of having "my person". It's ...
When Momma Ain’t Happy
A 2014 draft that hadn't been published: During my bi-annual dental cleaning my hygienist and I were talking and she said "ya know, if the wife ain't happy" and we both laughed a little. We are both wives and moms. We know how funny, and true the quote "When mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" ...
Marriage: I Want You To Keep Fighting
Friends, if you’re feeling like your marriage is falling apart, I want you to take comfort in this: Jesus’ hands are not only for comfort, but for healing. Radical healing. I’ve seen it in my marriage, and I believe it can happen in yours too. Marriage is such a good gift from God, but we also know ...
Texts From Dad: The Church
From my dad: "This is the church where your mother and I got married." Okay so maybe he isn't very poetic, and this picture doesn’t spark a hundred emotions within you like it does for me, but I know my dad’s big heart and this sure made me smile! Just take another look at the picture, would you? ...
Happiest Pumpkin in the Patch
My husband agreed to let me bring home the prettiest pumpkin today. He loves me so well, and honestly, he makes me the happiest pumpkin in the patch. It makes me smile to think that my teenage-self found him early on, so I could have all these years to love him, learn from him, and be spoiled by ...
Where Can I Improve?
During the Passion Pursuit Bible Study, I asked my husband a meaningful question: "Where do you think I can improve, or what can I do to be better for you?" Now, you might be expecting something spicy, but this is 100% PG! 😉 Let me tell you, that study is AMAZING, so practical and so ...
Godly Sex? For Real? Yes!
God has given us clear guidelines for intimacy in marriage. Who knew? 😉 I continue to be amazed at how many verses encourage me in my role as a wife and friend to my husband. One thing I love is how Scripture makes it clear that the husband’s and wife’s needs and desires matter equally. That’s such ...
Rain, Remembrance, and Peace
It rained all day yesterday. My husband took the day off work to take me to a doctor’s appointment, the one I've been dreading, for my breast exam. I told him I could have gone on my own, but he knew better. He knew I needed him with me. My mom watched the kids, and I was so thankful, since the ...
I Love You to Death, Marry Me, and Have Fun
A couple weeks ago, I was digging through my keepsake box for a specific picture of an old friend. I couldn’t find it, and for a moment, I felt a little defeated. But then I found something else from that same time period — a playful, just-for-fun “marriage proposal” from a co-worker at the pizza ...
Why I’m Pulling Back the Shades and NOT Seeing 50 Shades of Grey
Ladies, we need to talk. Grab a cup of coffee, this may take a while. I know many of you are really looking forward to seeing the 50 shades of Grey movie this weekend. But can I just ask, WHY? What about it is appealing to you? Now before you envision me sitting up high on my soap box writing this ...
Dear Kids
Hey Kids, Tonight your dad and I played a game called iota. it's labeled as "the great big game in the teeny-weeny tin". We just got it a few days ago and finally got a chance to sit down and play it mostly uninterrupted. I won the first game by a long shot (296-199, if you're curious). But the ...
Practical Tips For Being A SLIGHTLY BETTER WIFE
A Slightly Better Wife is not what I am, but what I strive to be. Marriage is a journey, and each day gives us new opportunities to grow, serve, and love our husbands in ways that honor God. This week, I’ve been focusing on a few simple practices that help me work toward being a better wife: 1. ...
Reflections from my 10 yr class reunion
Thoughts the day before my class reunion: I'm not going! But just in case I do, in the next 24hrs: Drink water Avoid carbs Whiten teeth Shave legs Thoughts just hours before the reunion: Crap, I ate carbs! Could I buy one of those girdle things? I really wasn't cute in high school, so I'm sure no ...
Approved Fightin’ Words
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry James 1:19 Sometimes, even in the best of marriages, we find ourselves in a disagreement or a tense moment. Yesterday reminded me of that! Thankfully, God’s grace always ...