Lost The Love?

Ahh the newlywed years are blissful and exciting but what happens when that “loving feeling” fades and the reality of mortgage payments and diapers sink in?  If you don’t feel that love feeling anymore for your spouse, you stick to your commitment and you work to get the love back.  Have you lost that “loving [...]

This final study on the Love Languages, ties this series together.Learn how to identify your unique Love Language. Learn how to differentiate between Sex and the Love Language of Physical Touch. How do you love the unlovely and what is the big deal with love anyway? This study is based on principles from Gary Chapman’s [...]

Babies. Nope, we’re not pregnant, nor planning on being pregnant ANYTIME soon. (God willing.) But this is the main thing we have  been asked about since we got married. “When are you having a little Jason? When do we get to meet a mini Brittany?” I must confess…I have been the one asking those questions. [...]

Marriage will either drive you crazy, or to Christ. ~ Anonymous Like most women, I’m a sucker for romance. I love Valentine’s Day, flowers, jewelry, and dinners on the town. I like to read novels by Francine Rivers and Jan Karon, and I even sneak a peek at the final episodes of dating shows like [...]

Nowadays, women often need to play many different roles. In the office, she is that talented manager who keeps the ball rolling.  At home, she is that obedient and understanding wife, a homemaker who can cook and keep the house in order, a loving mother and a role model for the kids, a fair judge [...]

I still remember setting the table with my heart pounding and palms sweaty, silently praying that my parents and their friends would genuinely like the food. I was in Grade 8. Making a meal from scratch and serving it to guests was my final project for Home Economics. My grade was dependent on their review. [...]

“Are we ready for this?” The decision to start a family is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make.  There is excitement and apprehension, not to mention all the comments from family who think it is about time. So how do you get ready for this momentous occasion? Let me suggest a few things [...]

This is the time of year when many people look at their debt situation and shudder. They dream of what it would be like to be out of debt. And, if they’re brave, they begin to plan a strategy to reduce the amount of debt they carry. They’ll begin with high hopes. But many of [...]

My early morning jog seemed colder than normal. I felt chilled to the bone, so I stayed in the hot shower a bit longer than usual.  I had almost exhausted the hot water supply when I finally turned off the taps. Through the curtains my husband handed me a towel.  As I wrapped the fresh [...]

If you’ve been married for more than a couple of days you’ve probably already figured out that communication in marriage is really important.  Being intentional about the way you communicate with your spouse sets a firm foundation for a solid relationship. The same rules apply when it comes to using Facebook once you’re married.  Facebook [...]