It's amazing how much easier it is to do a job well when you have the right tools. I was thinking about what "tools" I keep in my marriage toolbox ... those things I use to sharpen and smooth and adjust myself in this relationship. And, since I'm the kind of girl who likes to share with my friends, I thought I'd give you a peek inside my marriage toolbox. 1. Sharpening tools ~ These are the things that keep me focused in the right direction. I make it a habit to read on marriage regularly. ... [Read More]
Marriage is Hard
{Today you get to meet someone so very special to me! Pattie was my RA my very 1st semester at Southwest Baptist University ... she was the first person I met when I got to SBU and has been a wonderful friend, encourager, and support over the years. Thank you, Pattie, for being so sweet to a scared little girl from Oklahoma 20 years ago ... and for being an incredible friend all these years!} I originally wrote this article for Wives of Faith, a ministry for military spouses. When Teri Lynne ... [Read More]
4 Ideas for Marriage: Keep It …
This year Scott and I celebrated our 13th anniversary. He is truly the happily in my ever after (I even wrote a whole long blog about how amazing he is). But, after thirteen years of marriage I can honestly say there are a lot of things I am still uncertain about. I still can’t always tell when my sweet husband is being exceptionally quiet because he’s mad about something or worried or just plain tired. I am consistently unsure of what to get him for his birthday, Christmas and Father’s Day. ... [Read More]
The Splendor of Gray Hair
(Our "Young at Heart" group last year on our annual fall trip. At the Black Bear Jamboree in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.) Tuesday mornings are one of my favorite times of the week. One of Scott's many roles as Associate Pastor at our church is senior adult ministry. And, on Tuesdays, he leads a Bible study for our "Young at Heart" group. It is a precious time ... we usually have around 20 or so ... and we sing from the hymnal. Some of you may wonder why that is worthy of noting but we are one ... [Read More]
A Woman of Prayer
"... always keep on praying for the saints." Ephesians 6:18b (NIV) I want to be a woman of prayer. Devoted to communication with my Heavenly Father. One who praises Him and who is continually lifting up a fragrant aroma to His throne. I want to be a woman of prayer. Faithful to confession. Laying bare my soul before Him ... knowing that He will change me as I submit myself to His tender care. I want to be a woman of prayer. Purposeful in gratitude. Ever recognizing Him as the giver ... [Read More]
The Truth about Grace
Grace is such a mystery ... that precious gift of something we cannot earn and don't deserve. Given freely by a perfect and holy God ... free but not cheap. A high price was paid for the grace I've been given ... the highest possible price. Sometimes, though, people don't understand grace. THEY think it's about actions and behaviors. THEY think it can be earned ... and lost. THEY forget their own need. But me ... well, I have my story and only I can tell it. My story is ... [Read More]
