I remember very clearly speaking with the pastor before our wedding. We didn't want "canned" vows but we didn't want to write our own either. We … [Read more...] about Traditional Gal
New Skills
The Art of Flirtation
I've missed you guys. But wouldn't you know it, on New Year's, we were struck by the flu. Just awful stuff as the baby didn't sleep for more than an … [Read more...] about The Art of Flirtation
Love = Respect Part 1
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not … [Read more...] about Love = Respect Part 1
A Different Perspective
Have you ever heard the same song for approximately the 493rd time and suddenly, BAM, it hits you - this new way to look at it. It's like God put it … [Read more...] about A Different Perspective
And Company
I was at a local moms' group this morning, getting in some fellowship time, and the speaker talked about the journey we are all on as believers. Since … [Read more...] about And Company
Guilt (insert type here)
I know that I'm "in the middle" of a series on chronic illnesses but I'm just not feeling it today. So maybe it'll be a long-spanning series. Who can … [Read more...] about Guilt (insert type here)
Chronic Illness – Part 1
I was living in Mexico when my (now) husband and I were dating. One day, the phone rang, my host mom came and got me, and it was him. "So I'm not … [Read more...] about Chronic Illness – Part 1
To Bear Fruit and Multiply
If you are almost married, newly married, or just had a baby, you will inevitably hear this question: How many kids do you want to have? and When? I … [Read more...] about To Bear Fruit and Multiply
How to Get Started
So last week, I admitted that marriage is harder than I thought. Looking back, I didn't give anything concrete and certainly not anything that's … [Read more...] about How to Get Started
Lessons in Humility
I used to be a teacher, so I LOVE themes. I love that without meaning to, this week, Nina and I both blogged about humility. (See her's here and mine … [Read more...] about Lessons in Humility