Category: Encouragement
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How ‘Stranger Things’ is like the ‘Fine Art’ of Listening (& Linkup)
My husband and I have been watching the Netflix series “Stranger Things” lately, and I see a metaphor in that show that perfectly illustrates the “Fine Art” of listening. What is it? Well, let me lay some groundwork before I reveal that answer. There’s no hiding the fact that my husband and I have had some…
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Increase Good Chemistry of Love in Marriage (And Linkup)
I’m continuing to unpack another lesson in my “Back to School” series by discussing today how I gained back the “chemistry” or feelings of love that had cooled when my marriage was at its messiest. I learned the hard way that what I do drastically impacts the way I feel in my marriage. Let me…
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4 Myths Every New Bride Should Know About Sex Plus Giveaway and Linkup
Today I’m excited to have my good bloggy friend Ngina Otiende as my guest, offering her perspective about some of the myths new brides cling to regarding sex, while countering them with the truths she’s discovered. And even though this is for the new bride, I think every wife out there can find valuable truth…
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Why Refueling with Family and Friends Brings Sanity {And Synchroblog}
Recently, my sweet blogging friend, Linda Stoll, invited me and a few other lovely lady bloggers to join her in a synchroblog—answering the question, “What Saved My Life This Summer.” My mind immediately went to how often I feel emotionally spent by the time May or June rolls around. I’ve been blogging since February of…
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The ABC’s of How to Forgive a Spouse And Linkup
One of the gusty winds people often feel in marriage has to do with a heart growing cold out of a need to forgive a mate. I was there in that frigid place many years ago and still find myself tempted to return to that icy and unforgiving place whenever my husband hurts me. Because…
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Arithmetic – Counting What Counts When Discouraged in Marriage And Linkup
I don’t know where you were when the solar eclipse occurred, but in my neck of the woods, we had an excellent view of it. Some said 99.5%! I feel as if the eclipse is a good way to illustrate my next “lesson” in my Back to School series—“Arithmetic – Counting What Counts.” I think…
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The Cure for ‘Pity-Pot’ Prayers to Gain Perspective in Marriage
I’m continuing in my series: “Back to School—7 Lessons on Learning to Love Well When the Winds of Marriage Grow Colder”—by talking today about lesson #2 on “Writing.” Be advised: this isn’t just writing for the sake of improving our penmanship or literary skills. It is all about a valuable marriage tool available to us…
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Photo Tour of London Plus Linkup!
It’s been so much fun to share photos with all of you from the anniversary trip that my husband and I took to the U.K. (back in 2013) in honor of our most recent anniversary of 30 years! And as promised, today I’m sharing the last installment of that trip with a look at all the…
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Our Anniversary Trip to Liverpool, England Plus Giveaway and Linkup
I’m continuing a series of posts that are in honor of my 30 years of marriage to my hubby, Gary. About four years ago we went for our 25th anniversary (a year late) to the U.K.—visiting Tenby, Wales first; and then London, England last. But in between those two destinations, we visited Liverpool, England, since…
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Simple Date #8 – Fun and Inspiration by the Water
One of my all-time favorite activities to do on a date is to seek out a body of water of some kind to sit by and gaze at the beautiful hues that dance and shimmer on the surface. Of course, give me a vacation at the beach where I can sink my toes into the…
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