You’re Capable, But Are You Called?

Susie Larson is a favorite workshop speaker at Hearts at Home conferences. She’s also the author of the wonderful Hearts at Home book, Balance That Works When Life Doesn’t: Simple Steps to a Woman’s Physical and Spiritual Health. I’m currently...

Push It My Way

Mark says: Jill and I were helping some friends sort through a marriage challenge the other day.  He admittedly can be a bit spacey when driving. He’ll be driving he and his wife to the store, but because his mind is on other things, he’ll end up missing...

Quote of the Week

“Our goal as parents:  we must not transfer power too early, even if our children take us daily to the battlefield.”                                                             ~Dr. James Dobson

When Mom Is Sick

It was one year ago today that I finished six months of treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. Twelve months later, my hair has returned, my body is no longer swollen from steroids, I’m declared cancer-free, and I’m able to bring encouragement to others who are...

When Marriage Counseling Doesn’t Work

Mark says: Jill and I have always been proponents of marriage counseling. We’ve talked about it openly in our marriage and tried our best to help couples know that “asking for help” is an important part of the marriage journey. Jill says: ...

Quote of the Week

“When your past calls, don’t answer.  It has nothing new to say.”                                                                                      ~Unknown

So Are We Done With This Yet?

Dear Mark and Jill, I read your Marriage Monday blog, “Don’t Go Relivin’ What You Have Forgiven” and it really spoke to me. It is what I do. The one point that you made, that I would love to know your thoughts on is this: how do I know if...

Quote of the Week

“The most precious jewels you’ll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children.”                                                           ~Author unknown

The Gift of Enough

It all started with a picture and comment my friend and coworker, Connie, put on Facebook. I like my little Living With Less So Your Family Has More car, but honestly I get razzed about it all the time.  “What CEO drives a 23 year old car?” I’ve been...

Quote of the Week

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.  It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever the cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever the cost.”                                                                                ~Arthur...