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A Word for the New Year: Intentionality
Happy New Year! Mark and I are spending the start of this year down in Florida with my mom, and it has been such a special start to the year. Today, I want to talk about intentionality. Every January, the focus is goal-setting for so many of us. We set goals and...
Declutter Your Way to a Better Marriage!
Today's blog post is a guest post by my friend Kathi Lipp. For many of us, the start of the new year has us thinking about improving our lives in some way. If decluttering or organizing is an improvement you're longing for, this post is for you! *************** When I...
10 (Free) Things to Give Your Spouse this Christmas | #MarriageMonday
I don't really keep this a secret, but gift-giving isn't my favorite when it comes to the holidays. Crazy, right? Don’t get me wrong. I love seeing the joy on my kids and grandkids faces when they open up something they’ve wanted and are surprised by it. I enjoy the...
Managing Expectations as an Empty Nester
Dear Jill, My son is out of the house and has a long-time girlfriend. Recently I celebrated my birthday and the only acknowledgement I received was a general text from them (they each sent me their own birthday greeting text). I feel like I have done a lot for them...
When Comparison Threatens Your Marriage | #MarriageMonday
Dear Jill, I’m emailing because I need prayer and advice and I honestly don’t know who else to turn to. My marriage is good. My spouse is wonderful; however, there’s someone I work with who I really enjoy talking to. I find myself wishing my spouse was more like them....
Santa’s on a Budget: How Less Can Be More for the Holidays
This may sound crazy, but the holiday season doesn't have to be a time where you spend a lot of money. It's true! In our book Living With Less So Your Family Has More, Mark and I share how even though our world often tells us the message that "bigger is better," we've...
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Handling Destructive Relationships with Leslie Vernick | Episode 138
For those of us who are married, we would testify that there are times when marriage is hard. There are ups and downs and challenges that we face while learning how to blend two lives into one. You may often hear Mark and...
Finding Freedom From Fear & Anxiety with Christy Boulware | Episode 134
In today’s gotta-have-it-all culture, exhaustion and hurry seem to be a badge of honor. We hustle hard, strive even more every day, and believe our “superhuman” tendencies are amazing, but the truth is they are alarming!...
The Power of a Praying Mom with Brooke McGlothlin | Episode 133
How do you find peace when you are not in a very peaceful state of mind? And where do you find the words to talk to God about peace when it feels like your whole life is spinning out of control? In a world that is filled...
Why Personal Growth Is Important | Episode 132
Today, Mark is joining me to talk about the subject of personal growth. It’s no secret that we did a lot of work on our marriage that we now affectionately refer to as “Mark & Jill 2.0”. But what you might not hear us...
4 Ways to Become a Better Listener | Episode 128
Today, Mark is joining me to talk about an important, though often forgotten, topic: listening. Listening is a skill that takes practice, focus, and a willingness to set aside our thoughts and engage with others. It’s not...
Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy with Mary DeMuth | Episode 126
There comes a time when every child steps into adulthood and starts to make their own choices. Some of those choices are ones we agree with, while others are not. How can we reconcile our relationship with our adult...
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