Let’s make a list of the top five characteristics of an authentic Christian. What do people who truly follow Jesus look like? Seriously, I’ll wait while you get a pen. 🙂 My…
Category: marriage
Rejection & friendship.
Rejection. What an awful word. The pain of rejection is deeply emotional and personal and yet also universal. But even though everyone can relate to the shame of being shunned, rejection can…
Finish well.
In my bible reading plan I’m encountering the up and down reigns of all the kings of Israel and Judah. It’s pretty discouraging history. The majority of these kings “did evil in…
Best place on earth.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t forget to wear something green. As you get settled back into normal life after spring break, I want to ask you a question: Of all the places…
Best. day. ever.
What was the best day of your life so far? Maybe the first thing that comes to mind is your wedding day or the birth of your first child or that time…
In like a lion….
I’ve heard it said, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” I’m not so sure… 51 degrees and sunny is pretty mild for March 1. Hopefully it…
Movie date night.
Okay couples: What movie spurred the most vibrant relational conversation for you and your partner (and not about special effects or superpowers)? Jeremy and I have had a few over the years….
Tune-up.
One thing I’ve started to take more seriously as I’ve gotten older and wiser is maintenance. Car maintenance, home maintenance, health maintenance. When you’re young you feel invincible. But eventually you begin…
Recommendations.
When was the last time someone shared with you a “100 %, would recommend”, word-of-mouth endorsement? Whether it was Crumbl Cookies or MODE boutique, or Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery, I bet once…
Gratitude rules.
There’s a classic scene in Father of the Bride where Steve Martin finally loses it. Tension from planning his daughter’s wedding causes him to eventually snap in the grocery store. A store…