Submission. Headship. What was your first reaction when you read those words? Did you bristle? Cringe? I’m willing to bet you didn’t get a warm fuzzy feeling. The topic of leadership and submission in marriage is one of the least popular in our society, even among Christians. It’s also one of the most misinterpreted. Couples…
When I was a newlywed, the one thing I wanted more than anything was to grow closer to my husband and revel in sharing every part of life with him. The Coast Guard had a different plan, however, and we spent seven months of our first year of marriage apart from each other. Whether you…
There’s no doubt that a big part of celebrating Christmas is keeping traditions. Everyone has them. Some have a lot while others have only a few. Some traditions are elaborate while others are simple. Some are long-standing while others have just begun. Like the families who keep them, traditions come in all shapes and sizes….
Before marriage, couples often find their relationship to be somewhat trouble-free. You will hear couples say how they rarely encounter issues, but when they do, they handle them with relative ease. Flash forward to after the wedding day, and suddenly the same couple is saying how they argue all the time over everything. They cannot…
Today I decided to treat myself with a run to Starbucks for my favorite seasonal indulgence, a gingerbread latte. As I drove the short distance, I could feel the jolly spirit of Christmas welling up inside of me. It would be the perfect way to start a productive day …or so I thought. Just as…
