Sacrifice For Love
byElijah and Katrina have been friends since childhood. They attended the same schools from the first grade through high school. Both were very active…
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Power Play: Giant Killers
by“Stand your ground and fight your battles like a man.” That was the counsel my absentee father gave me on the evening of our…
The Grace to Manage Marriage, Motherhood, and Mission
byI would love to start this piece with an inspirational quote about being a wife, mother, and pursuing a career. You know the quote…
This Pineapple Love: A Testimony
byHeartache. Heartbreak. Two miscarriages. Two separations. Two foreclosures. Two children. Two divorces. Multiple lives shattered into innumerable little pieces. Darkness with seemingly no entry…
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Doing Ministry With My Spouse
byFor many Christian couples, when they imagine marriage they picture walking hand in hand as they do ministry together, “changing the world one heart…
Marriage is Not Hard Work
byA Different Perspective on a Popularly Used Phrase We’ve all heard this phrase time and time again: “Marriage is hard work.” In fact, we’ve…
It Takes Two: [Re]Connecting Our Sexuality and Spirituality
byWhen it comes to sexuality, it takes two. You can’t talk about sex without talking about spirituality because sex is inherently connected to the…
Expect Less, Get More: A Tale of Unrealistic Expectations
byThe table was beautifully decorated with an array of colorful foods. The sunlight shone in through the big, bay window overlooking the meal. The…
Single Elegance: Hope That Shines After The Hurt
by“My beloved spake, and said…Rise up, my love…and come away,” (Song of Solomon 2:10). I didn’t want to be single again, but I am….
Drama Files: Mother-in-Law Blues
byGage and Terri have been married for a short time. Terri is a loving wife to her husband and Gage is very compassionate towards…