Give anyone a choice between chaos and peace, and they will undoubtedly choose peace. Peace of mind is what we all strive for. No matter who you are, or what you do, no one wants to feel overwhelmed, stressed out or weighed down by the day-to-day burdens of life. We want freedom, joy, and the peace that comes with it. When we are unable to find inner peace, it carries over … [Read more...]
The Real Secret to Greater Peace in Your Marriage
We've all seen it before - a once happy couple appears solemn and distressed. We wonder what happened to the peace in their marriage. When couples experience relationship challenges, a question asked by those tasked with helping bring greater peace in their marriage might be “What is it that you want in your marriage that you are not experiencing right now?” The answer to … [Read more...]
3 Special Prayers for Joy and Peace During the Holidays
Happy Holidays! This joyous seasonal phrase will be heard in living rooms, grocery stores, and churches all throughout the country for a little more than a month. For many people, this is truly the best time of the year. But it doesn't come without trouble. For one reason or another, there are people who find spending time with family burdensome. But, while the potential for … [Read more...]
5 Peace Keeping Solutions for a Happy Holiday Season
The holidays can be one of the most exciting times of the year. After many months of being away from Grandma, you and your family will travel the three hours to her house for the best sweet potato pie this side of the world. Having had weeks to prepare to see your family, you just know that a good time will be had by all. Unless, of course, you and your husband, who just … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Forgiveness in Your Marriage is a MUST
You’ve been in your relationship for years, and although you’ve made mistakes, you believe they are pretty minor compared to the devastating mistakes you’ve accepted from your spouse. Maybe she cheated on you. Maybe he squandered away a huge chunk of your savings. Or maybe, it’s a long list of smaller issues that have you realizing this relationship is not what you … [Read more...]
4 Prayers for Peace in Your Marriage When It Hits Hard Times
Peace is something we all need. I know I don't want to live life with a bunch of arguing, fussing and fighting. I don't want to live with worry, sadness or depression. All these things rob you of peace. If you are anything like me, peace is an essential part of the marriage relationship. The four short prayers here are all about talking to God and making confession over the … [Read more...]
A House Divided; The Do’s and Don’ts of Family Football Rivalries
Yes!!!! Football is back!!!! I’m so ready to cheer on my Cowboys!!! Luckily, my husband is a Cowboys fan, too, or else we would have some serious rivalry going on in our house. But I recognize there are couples who do indeed cheer for different teams. Most of the time, it's just a playful rivalry. But in the game of football, it's easy for emotions to go high. In these tense … [Read more...]
3 Major Reasons to Forgive Your Spouse (No Matter What)
Should you always forgive your spouse? I think you should. Even if something awful happened—infidelity, a serious betrayal or a hurtful mistake—you should forgive. Crazy idea? Maybe. But it’s the best idea. Is it easy to do? Not by a long shot. Forgiveness is rarely easy. It may be one of the toughest things you ever have to do during your marriage. You see, when we get … [Read more...]
9 Qualities Every Christian Should Look For in a Future Spouse
Navigating the dating pool can be difficult. When you consider of a laundry list of compatibilities from physical attraction and personality to social class, it’s hard to decide where to begin. Yet, as a single Christian, there is one consideration that far outweighs them all: Character. The Bible states in 1 Corinthians chapter 4, verse 5, “He will bring to light what is … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Drop the Drama and Find Peace in the New Year
The New Year is often a time of hearty celebration with friends, music and alcohol. But what does one do if they prefer to ring in the New Year alone or more contemplatively? There are a number of ways to celebrate the New Year in a less traditional way and make it meaningful. Below are three ways you can bring in the New Year quietly either alone or with friends. When you … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Keep Peace with Mama and ‘Em this Christmas
We all know the reason for the season, even though at moments we sometimes fail in practicing and spreading the love, joy, and peace that those around us should experience. It can get quite stressful overspending and spending hours running around looking for deals. Don’t even get me started on decorating the home and meal preparation. It can be overwhelming. Not to mention … [Read more...]
Anger Issues Damaging Your Marriage? Here’s How to Bring Back the Peace
I’ve always believed that every emotion has its place, even the ones that get a bad rep, like sadness and anger. Every developed emotion serves a purpose, and problems typically ensue when we let our emotions manage us instead of taking control and managing them. One of the most difficult emotions to manage is anger. Typically, this is a reflection of one of two … [Read more...]
3 Reasons You Need to Seek God Daily Whether You’re Married, Engaged or Single
A message my pastor brought was on how to make it through tough times. He said that we should allow God to take control because He sees what we cannot. We have to learn to trust Him with every decision we have to make. He said before we make a decision we out to seek God. So I thought I would share that we should seek him in our relationships too regardless if we are married, … [Read more...]
Allow God to be the Conductor of Your Marriage
A Conductor directs a musical performance by way of visible gestures to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble. Why not let God be the conductor of your marriage? If like the performer, you keep your eyes on the Master Conductor and follow His gestures; your marriage can be a beautiful … [Read more...]
The Ugly Truth About Failing to Forgive
In recent years I have uncovered a great deal about who I am. Some of these discoveries came to light after getting married, while some reared their heads when I became a mom and when my own mom got sick. Life experiences, both good and bad, have a way of showing us who we really are—whether we like it or not. In managing the day-to-day struggles life offers us all, I have … [Read more...]