Category: Communication

  • Really? Seriously? And Other Words Wives Need To Stop Saying

    Really? Seriously? And Other Words Wives Need To Stop Saying

    He walks in the room loudly when I just put the baby down. Really??! He walks by and steps on my toe. Really??! We are going to leave a friend’s house and just when we get our hands full, say good-bye, and juggle holding the baby, he remembers he has to go to the bathroom.…

  • Planting Seeds For A Great Marriage

    Planting Seeds For A Great Marriage

    I am trying my hand at gardening.  It has been so fun to plant a wide variety of seeds, water them, and make sure sunlight is abundant.  My favorite part is witnessing the green sprout that pokes through the soil after many days of waiting patiently for them to burst! The Lord has been using my experience…

  • Do You Confront Your Husband When He Embarrasses You?

    Do You Confront Your Husband When He Embarrasses You?

    I am married to King David. Theoretically speaking, of course. Maybe you’ve heard people at church talk about having a “David Heart.” Yep. I married that guy. I find the historic King David to be fascinating. David has a reputation of being an old testament man with a new testament heart. He is known for…

  • This Just Happened Today And I Am Embarressed

    This Just Happened Today And I Am Embarressed

    Sitting in the car today I stared out the window stirring with frustrations. A particular part of parenting was not meeting my expectations. I stuffed and then exploded…towards my husband and in front of my kid.  I yelled and screamed as words flew out of my mouth unbridled.  When we pulled into our driveway, I got to…

  • What I Wish I Would Have Known Then

    What I Wish I Would Have Known Then

    Let’s face it, before we get married we are slightly naive as to what to expect. And by slightly naive, I mean extremely… at least that was the case for me anyway. I guess I had envisioned something like the traditional romantic comedy with lots of breakfast in bed… You know, where my husband would read…

  • 3 Tips For Communicating In A Relationship

    3 Tips For Communicating In A Relationship

    “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” James 1:19 The first year of marriage is hard. You are just starting to really get to know each other and are probably seeing each other’s true colors for the very first…