It's almost Father's Day. Chad's been a father four years now, but I can't remember a single thing I've done on a father's day to celebrate him. Which is sad. Considering every Mother's Day we do something entirely female and my choice, like shopping and Starbucks and breakfast places that smell like lattes and cinnamon. But, I am making it a point this year to celebrate my man. From Glory to Glory: Preparing My Heart for Father's Day As I've been preparing for it, I was reminded of a slogan my favorite pastor uses, where he encourages his church to create a "culture of honor". When I think about how I want our family to be, I want us to have a culture of honor. I don't want to be in a race with my husband to see who deserves the most self-time, pampering, rest-time. I want to be in a race to out-serve, out-love, out-affirm him. We are currently at a place in our lives where many of our friends are just now getting married, and I have been finding that newly wed's perspectives are … [Read more...]
23 Signs You’re a Military Wife
There are so many more than what I have listed here but all of these can certainly be applied to wives of the military--and all branches of the military. As I was putting these together, many made me laugh, sigh, and smile in knowing how true these all are for me! I hope you enjoy these if you are a spouse of a military member, but if you are not, I hope this helps you take a peek inside this entirely different world. 23 Signs You're a Military Wife 1.) You always forget and hand people your military ID when asked for a state ID, including when a cop pulls you over! 2.) You find moving stickers on your furniture months (even years) after the move! 3.) You know his uniform better than he does. 4.) Your Sunday nights are usually filled with a few loads of his work uniforms that he "forgot" about on Friday! 5.) Your family has changed churches and bible studies so many times you're reluctant when asked to "become a member", thinking you'll be moving again soon! 6.) You … [Read more...]
30 Day Prayer Journey for Wives
I am thrilled to share this awesome prayer journey with you… Prayer is a powerful weapon and we should all utilize it–daily! In regards to our marriage, it can literally be the glue that keeps us together long enough for God to move! We should be praying diligently for our own hearts, our husbands, and for the overall integrity of our marriages. This prayer book is a journey we will go on together. It will take us to the deepest parts of our souls, and onward towards the victories that I believe are only faithful prayers away! This book is offered in digital (ebook) and print (paperback) formats. Note: Print version comes with journal pages at the end of each day! Purchase Options for 30 Day Prayer Journey for Wives: Click on the link for the desired book format. For Kindle For all other Digital Options (epub, nook, ibooks, sony, etc) For Print Version … [Read more...]
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