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...]
21 Frugal Romantic Date Ideas For Busy Couples
Relationships break down when you don't take the time to connect and communicate with your spouse. It is important that you schedule some regular time to rekindle and keep the romance alive. Below are 21 Frugal Romantic Date Ideas for you and your sweetie. I hope they at least get your creative juices flowing! 21 Frugal Romantic Date Ideas For Busy Couples 1. Grab a blanket, picnic basket and head outdoors. Go to a park, the beach, or your backyard! You can do this any time. If it's cold, dress warmly and pack hot beverages and food in thermoses. 2. When was the last time you went to the zoo without your kids? The both of you can take your time strolling through the area looking and learning about the animals and the zoo; things you could never appreciate when you're with the kids. 3. Visit your local historic sites and museums. It's a good way to refresh your memory, look at their exhibits and learn about your local history. 4. Take the scenic route for a drive to a … [Read more...]
The Nail
Gospel Reading – John 1:6-8, 26-28 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; He came only as a witness to the light.” “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” There was a man sent from God whose name is John; and he is my husband. He came as a witness of Christ’s light in my life at a time when I needed to know God in a big way. We will be celebrating our 19th year of marriage in May and God has blessed me over the years with a wonderful example of what it looks like for a bridegroom to love his bride. The most recent example of my husband’s inspiring faith happened only a couple of weeks ago. John had an unfortunate accident with a nail gun that left him with an inch and a half finishing nail completely embedded in the … [Read more...]
Reader Comments