Category: Encouragements For Wives

  • Embrace Your Marriage: A Virtual Marriage Retreat

    Embrace Your Marriage: A Virtual Marriage Retreat

    This is the 3rd annual marriage series I have participated in! The first year we gathered together was in 2012 for Revive Your Marriage and then in 2013 we launched Ignite The Fire. {Click the titles to check them out!} This year we are adding a few more marriage bloggers to the mix to bring…

  • Prayer is not a preparation for the battle; it is the battle!

    Prayer is not a preparation for the battle; it is the battle!

    Prayer is important to me. It always has been. Even when my heart was hard, my faith was lacking, and I chose not to pray, I knew it was important. During that season of darkness, my husband remained faithful and prayed over us daily. I am so incredibly thankful for his strength to do this…

  • I Can’t Be The Only One Who Has Done This?

    I Can’t Be The Only One Who Has Done This?

    Love is never boastful or proud. Love does not strut; it doesn’t have a swelled head. ~1 Corinthians 13 I would never confess to having a swelled head, but when I carefully inspect my life, my heart, and my motives, the sad truth is, I do. My pride can present itself in many ways, but…

  • One Significant Way To Build Trust In Marriage

    One Significant Way To Build Trust In Marriage

    I was touring the city of Cincinnati, Ohio when the tour guide mentioned the Roebling suspension bridge above us. Built over the course of 10 years it was completed in 1866 and held the title of longest suspension bridge in the world. While gazing upon its beauty the tour guided proceeded with an interesting story…

  • Master Bedroom Bliss

    Master Bedroom Bliss

    The master bedroom should be a place for couples to relax, re-energize and enjoy each other. I had read an article many years ago stating this wonderful idea and it has stuck with me ever since. I have always tried to keep our bedroom a special place. I decorated the room with candles and kept…

  • My Interview With Lysa Terkeurst

    My Interview With Lysa Terkeurst

    I have been following Lysa Terkeurst for a few years now. Her transparency inspires me as she writes and teaches from the struggles she has experienced. I had the honor of interviewing Lysa and I am thrilled to be able to share it with you! Although we were separated by a few thousand miles, it…