5 Easy Steps to Wreck Your Marriage

It doesn’t take much effort at all to destroy a relationship. In fact, it’s quite easy. Just follow your feelings and give energy to every little negative thought in your head and you won’t just be sauntering down the road of destruction, you’ll be running down it....

7 Ways To Stay Connected When You’re Apart

Mark: Last Tuesday, June 25,  was our 36th wedding anniversary. If you’ve been hanging around her for very long, you KNOW that’s a BIG DEAL!  (If you haven’t been hanging around here very long, you can read our story here.) Jill: We had plans for...

8 Ways to Welcome a New Neighbor

Our daughter and her husband recently moved into a new neighborhood. Mark and I have been helping them unpack boxes and get fully moved into their home. As we’ve unpacked, we’ve talked about specific ways that are helpful for welcoming someone to the...

In Case of Fire

Two weeks ago, the unthinkable happened to dear friends of ours. Their house burned down and they are absolutely heartbroken. The aftermath of a fire is overwhelming. Some of the things they have shared post-fire are important for all of us to know. With those in...

20 Tips To Make Your Trip to Disney the Best!

It was a vacation to remember. We’re not huge Disney fans but we know the magic of Disney World for a child, so when a friend allowed us to use their three-bedroom condo in Orlando, we decided it was a great time to make a trip for the grandkids happen. They...

Let Your Spouse Do What’s Important to Them

Jill: The last two Saturdays were the first Saturdays we’ve had home in months. Our speaking schedule keeps us traveling on the weekends in the spring and the fall. However, summer brings a change of pace and we’re home more on the weekends. Mark: Jill...

Change Your Marriage By Changing Your Mind

Jill: In life, we’re all leaders—influencers—of others in some way. You might not think of yourself as a leader, but you are! If you’re a parent, you’re a leader of your children. You might be a leader at work. However, the most important person you need to lead is...

10 Need To Know Tips for Moms of Teens and Tweens

Today’s post is an excerpt from Letitia Suk’s new book 100 Need-to-Know Tips for Moms of Tweens & Teens. Letitia invites women to chase the intentional life. She writes and speaks of renewal and restoration, offering platters of hope to women in each...

Customizable Cell Phone Contract

Looking for a way to manage kids and their cell phones? Check out our fully customizable cell phone agreement! Fill out the form below to receive your copy. (If you don’t see the form, click here to view the full page.)

Five Red Flags Your Marriage May Be Destructive

Our #MarriageMonday posts are written to help couples dig deeper, connect intentionally, and to become more tuned into the everyday challenges and realities of marriage. But what if you’re dealing with something more? What if you’re in a toxic...