We’ve all fallen, and we have the skinned knees and bruised hearts to prove it. But scars are easier to talk about than they are to show, with all the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2018
Shari & Tom Martin
Friday Feature Couple ~ Shari & Tom Martin I first met Tom when I was dating my husband, Russ, back in 2002. Russ and Tom had gone … [Read more...]
Is Anxiety Affecting Your Personality?
Do you struggle with anxiety? Do you feel like you're the only one who gets so anxious? Are you like a duck calmly floating on top of the water while … [Read more...]
My Pride Prevents Me From…
Saying I was wrong. Having peace. Saying I'm sorry. Doing the right thing. Listening. Yes, listening. Have you ever listened to someone … [Read more...]
Conflict Resolution Checklist
Face each other and eliminate distractions. Pray together before beginning the conversation. Put your spouse first by listening more than … [Read more...]
Please Fight!
Seriously, please fight! My husband, Russ, and I lead a Married small group called Thrive every Spring and Fall. We share early on how conflict … [Read more...]
Judging My Husband’s Behavior
We judge ourselves by our intention. Others judge us by our behavior. -Dr. Henry Cloud Has your spouse ever misinterpreted your behavior? I certainly … [Read more...]
Susie & Jason Pease
FRIDAY FEATURE COUPLE ~ SUSIE & JASON PEASE CrossFit brought a whole new community of friends into my world six years ago. The Pease couple … [Read more...]
Power of Love
ROYAL WEDDINGS In 1981, I was 15 years old and I couldn't wait to watch Lady Diana and Prince Charles get married with my family. Being Dutch … [Read more...]
Ma’am, please step away from the phone…
BORED? I'm standing in line at the post office and I take out my phone. I'm watching television and a commercial comes on and I pick up my phone. I'm … [Read more...]