Marriage Monday: Don’t Take the Bait!

Too often in marriage communication—and particularly in conflict—we make a big deal out of things that shouldn’t really matter.  Today’s Marriage Monday is a reminder for us to not take the bait!Mark says…It’s easy for us to...

Friday’s Quote of the Week

“Generously give your family and friends praise.  It doesn’t cost you anything but it’s a most valuable...

Our Adoption Story

It was just a little over 7 years ago that we brought our son, Kolya, home from Russia (back right in the picture).  He was nine at the time.  Stepping out in faith to adopt was one of the most scary, yet rewarding walks of faith our family has taken.Not...

Classic Movies for the Family

Last week I rented the movie “Brian’s Song” to watch with my boys. As a child I remember watching the show on television and being powerfully moved by the movie. I posted on Facebook that we were watching this classic movie and asked for other...

This will challenge you…

My friend Becky shared this quote with me:”Many of us want a “spiritual” journey… but we don’t want a faithjourney – a journey that requires us to risk anything or to move beyondthe (mostly) comfortable existence we have carved out...

Marriage Monday: Move from Me to We

The Bible says that when we get married the two become one.  Becoming one doesn’t mean that we lose our individuality. It does, however, mean that no longer make decisions without considering and/or consulting our partner.  Today’s Marriage...

Savage Family Recipe: Banana Cake

Looking for something good to do with those bananas that are about to go bad?  This Banana Cake recipe was my grandmother’s recipe and it is soooooo good.  My kids love it and ask for it anytime the bananas on the counter are getting dark!Savage Family...

Will you make a difference?

This is a pretty powerful 4 minute video. Would you watch it, share it with your spouse, and consider being a Compassion child sponsor along with our family?  (If you get my blog posts by email, click here to watch the video.)True Religion from Christian Alliance...

Living With Less: What is the cost of working?

Several months ago I helped a friend gain control of her finances.  Working full-time was talking a toll on her homemaking and her finances so I offered some help and she took me up on it.After sorting through financial papers and receipts, she confessed that she...