When we adopted our fifth child, Nicolai, at the age of nine, we never imagined we would end up battling circumstances that would lead to over 100 hospital visits. Today, as an adult, Nicolai has several issues that prevent him from having a normal life. Before we go...
I don’t have time for rest! My schedule is too full. I’m too stressed out. I will fall too far behind if I take a break. Do any of these sound familiar to you? Rest is essential for our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. It’s so important that God gave...
Mark: When trust has been broken in a relationship, we can often encounter triggers long after reconciliation has occurred. Jill: We could be triggered by big or small things. Anything that reminds us of the betrayal can take our minds, and our hearts, right back to...
Are you feeling worn out from doing all the heavy lifting in your marriage? You are the only spouse who is putting in the effort to listen to podcasts, read the books, and initiate thoughtful conversations—or at least it feels that way. Resentment is slowly starting...
Real connection happens when you master the personal, powerful way your partner uniquely receives love. That’s when love moves from routine to remarkable. If you are one of the 20 million readers of Dr. Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages®, you already know that...
Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies. Every year, I look forward to seeing my flower garden burst into full color. But long before the blooms appear, there are months of quiet work happening beneath the surface. In the spring, I spend time preparing the soil....
Have you ever noticed a tendency in yourself to put your own wants before the needs of others? If we’re honest, that’s not an easy thing to admit. Most people don’t naturally think of themselves as selfish. And yet, when we slow down and truly examine our hearts,...
What emotions are clogging your heart? Is it worry? Panic? Regret? Guilt? Anger? Is there deep pain you don’t talk about because it’s buried under bitterness, worthlessness, or loneliness? Do you long for relief? All of these feelings can keep us “stuck” for far...
Many couples believe in the power of prayer, but they struggle to practice it consistently—us included! In fact, 95% of Christian couples do not pray together. There are times when we struggle to make prayer a priority like it needs to be. Whether it’s because...
They teach us how to tie our shoes and how to say “I love you.” They wipe our tears, bandage up our scraped knees, comfort us after heartbreak, and cheer us on when we take a risk. Moms are truly an incredible force in our lives. They’re there on our...
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