It’s Not About You

Mark: I am an extrovert and Jill is an introvert. As an introvert, Jill needs her space. You see, introverts refuel by being alone. Extroverts refuel by being with people. In general, I want to be with her–and others–to refuel my tank. Jill: In the early...

15 Statements That Wound A Child’s Heart

Today’s post can be read in two different ways: with conviction or condemnation. It’s conviction we’re shooting for though, because every parent has said these statements at one time or another. We all experience impatience or exhaustion and that...

The Slow Fade of Unforgiveness

Jill: In our No More Perfect Marriages book, we identify the seven slow fades we find every couple experiences in marriage. As more and more people are reading the book, attending the seminars, and reading the blog series, they’re identifying other slow fades that...

Is Distraction Pulling Your Hearts Apart?

Jill: One of the things I love about being an author is having the opportunity to start a conversation on a topic, fully knowing that those who read the book or hear you speak will keep broadening your grasp of the subject. Mark: In our No More Perfect Marriages book,...

Are You Confusing Activity with Connecting As a Couple?

Mark: Most of us would say we’re “busy.” Busy with work, busy getting the kids to all their activities, busy with family, busy serving at church, and the list goes on! Many of those activities we do side by side with our spouse. We go to church...

The Power Of A Live Event

Last summer was a summer of grief for me with the Hearts at Home organization bringing their season of ministry to a close. I never thought that would happen. Shortly thereafter, I heard the news that Women of Faith had canceled all of their Fall conferences in order...

A Letter To The Mom Letting Go This Month

Dear Momma who is letting go this month, I know it’s hard. I know it feels like a part of you is walking out of the house. It doesn’t matter if you have a little kid heading off to kindergarten or you have a big kid heading off to college, giving them...

It’s a Mom Getaway Day!

This is an open invitation to all the “Over” moms: Over-whelmed, Over- worked, and Over-It! If that’s you, October 26-27 is just for you! You’ll recharge your mom batteries, refresh your soul, and re-ignite your vision for your motherhood journey! The Mom...

Rest

There’s something that happens in August and December each year for Mark and me.  It’s a natural time to push the pause button. Focus on home and family. Take a deep breath. Clean out some drawers…and closets…and cabinets…and whatever...

Honesty and Abandon

Today’s post is a guest post by my friend Elisa Morgan. Elisa is an author and speaker. Her latest book is The Prayer Coin: Daring to Pray with Honest Abandon.  The book came in the mail right before Mark and I spent a week at Maranatha Bible Camp in Muskegan,...