While I am away taking care of my mom, I have invited one of my dear friends, Emily T. Wierenga, to share her heart with you. I read her wonderful book, Atlas Girl, this summer while on vacation. As I read about Emily’s struggles and joys of taking care of her mother who was suffering from brain cancer, Read more…
God’s Valentine to You
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. You knew that. Probably all too well.
While it is touted as a day filled with red balloons, boxed-chocolates, Hallmark cards, candlelight dinners and sexy lingerie, it is also a day of disappointment for many because there are no red balloons, boxed chocolates, Hallmark cards, candlelight dinners and sexy lingerie.
Here’s my word to you. Read more…
Let’s Chat about Why We Pray: Interview with Sharon Jaynes
[typography font=”Cantarell” size=”24″ size_format=”px”]Interview by Linda Rooks
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I feel honored, privileged, and excited to interview Sharon Jaynes, author of her new book, Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe. Sharon Jaynes is the former vice president and co-host of Proverbs 31 Ministries and author of 16 top selling books. Read more…
Life is a Collection of Memories…Don’t Forget to Treasure Them
They walk ahead of me.
A man I’ve known for thirty-four-years.
A man I’ve known for thirty.
One I spied at a college Bible study.
Sitting on the floor with his back against the wall.
Dressed in scruffy jeans and a red flannel shirt with
the sleeves rolled up his muscular forearms.
A well-worn Bible opened in his lap. Read more…
Kimberly L
Good Morning – I’m currently reading Sharon Jaynes book, ‘Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe’. I’m currently on Day 13. I was lead spiritually to this site and book at a time a little over a month ago I learned of my husband’s infidelity. While some days I struggle with reading the book from day to day, I stay committee believe God will restore our marriage. Read more…
christina v
i am the only believer in my family.I am married to a non believer.i am struggling daily to lead a life.He is not allowing me to go to church nor read bible at home.I pray,read bible only in office.also there are lot of difference of opinion between us.marriage life is in a pathetic condition.i really dont know what to pray.Please pray for me. Read more…
Mindy
I am praying for my husband Chads salvation. That God change his heart to flesh and heal him. I am praying for the restoration of our marriage. I am praying for my children whom he continues to hurt as he struggles.I am praying for some peace from this unbearable pain. Read more…
Sue Tomasko
My husband is at a crossroads in his life. He has been serving the Lord in a particular field for nearly 25 years, and is looking to see what God would have him do now, after he just lost his job of 3 1/2 years. Please pray that the Lord will guide him and direct his path along this new way; Read more…
News Flash! The War is Over!
I sat with my first cup of coffee on Saturday morning, reading the Living Section of the newspaper.
Steve, a non-coffee-drinker, read the editorial page.
He stopped to read an article out loud. It is a common practice between us. Even though we know the other will read it eventually, when something stirs us, Read more…
When “For Better or Worse” Shows its Worse Side
I can still remember being sequestered in the “Bride’s Room” of our church just moments before the organist began to play for the early arrivals. As I sat in front of an oversized gilded mirror trying not to wrinkle my dress, I daydreamed about the man who would become my husband by day’s end. He was everything I had ever hoped for: handsome, Read more…