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5 Lessons I Learned About Marriage From One Photo
I have a picture hanging in my bedroom of my husband and I standing in the middle of a road in Maui. We were exploring the island and happened upon a quiet road with a spectacular backdrop. I asked Aaron if we could take advantage of the photo opportunity to capture what we saw. He…
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How Being Broken Sexually Almost Destroyed My Marriage
My body was broken and it hindered me from being able to have sex with my husband. We suffered for years, unable to physically connect as one flesh. I can count on one hand the amount of times we actually had intercourse in the first three and half years of our marriage, none of which…
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Dear Woman with Pain and Regret
Dear Woman with pain and regret, I see you. And I know you. I watch you walk in, and smear a smile on your face, convincing your troubled heart everything’s fine for now. How you’ve put on just the right outfit, wrapped that trendy scarf around your neck, and sauntered in, praying no one will…
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When You Need The Truth To Set You Free
My gown glides across the carpet, as I walk the aisle believing I’ll be married forever. As a 21-year-old virgin bride, I’m confident divorce will never, ever, happen to me. I kneel at the altar and say my vows, exchanging rings with my groom. He captivates me and I’m confident I’ll never be attracted to…
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How I Overcame Trauma And Crisis In My Life
If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. (II Timothy 2:13 NKJV) This scripture speaks volumes about the Hope we have in God. Even when we don’t realize that hope is present, it is. Therefore, we can always live in hope. The other night, I was sitting with my husband talking about…
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So, What Does Restoration In Marriage Look Like?
I last wrote about the fact that our Father is a God who restores. I am an example of His restoration and redemptive nature – as is restoration in marriage. And while restoration in your marriage will look differently than it does in mine, there are qualities about God’s plan for us that are all similar.…