Be encouraged by joining our daily online chats and talking with others! “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” (1 Corinthians 9:24) I’m not a runner, but the picture Paul paints of an athlete captures my imagination. “Everyone who competes in... >Read More

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The first year we were married and in full-time ministry together, my husband, Jeff, and I worked all the time, rarely finishing before 10-11 pm. One weekend, I counted 29 extra meals I served to university students we invited over. Students would come and use our computer so late at night that they would see themselves out after we... >Read More

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Does prayer feel uncomfortable? Does it feel awkward to pray with your husband? Discomfort was my barrier to overcome. I felt Jim was too grand and way too mature in how he prayed to God. I felt he needed to impress God instead of simply talk to Him. Jim would pray like this: Oh, Holy and Gracious Father, I throw myself... >Read More

Tags: communication, healthy marriage, how to pray, husband, marriage, prayer, spiritual disciplines, spiritual growth, spiritual intimacy, wife, Women

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