"For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” — Luke 21:4 ********** We were at Cracker Barrel eating. Our server was great — the above and beyond kind of great where you feel like you've made a new friend. As we left I asked Scott if he'd given her a really good tip. He smiled and handed me the receipt. He had tipped her the full amount of our dinner. We were headed to the beach one hot summer day when we lived in south ... [Read More]
#MarriagePrayers: Ephesians 3:17
So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love — Ephesians 3:17 ********** I'm currently trying to save a geranium. We got it marked down {waaaay marked down} at Aldi a few weeks ago. Actually we got two. One of them was too far gone. But this other one, well, I'm doing all I can to save it. And so far, it's hanging in there. I've called this endeavor #ProjectGeranium. And I've shared about it a couple of time on ... [Read More]
#MarriagePrayers: 1 Corinthians 13:7
********** Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:7 ********** Yesterday I received an email that I'd been selected as a writer for a new devotional book. As I jumped up and down and hollered, I dialed Scott's number. Why? Because for every minute I've invested in pursuing this writing dream, he's also been investing. He's listened to ideas, held me close as I cried after rejections, and pushed me to keep going when I wanted to ... [Read More]
#MarriagePrayers: Galatians 5:13
For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. — Galatians 5:13 ********** Scott and I agree that the past two posts were the hardest to write. For me to speak to husbands about loving their wives and him to speak to wives about submission was equal parts terrifying and uncomfortable. But then I started working on today's post — and, y'all, I'm excited. Here's the thing: Scott married a very ... [Read More]
#MarriagePrayers: Ephesians 5:25-28
We realize many who read these posts may be in difficult marital situations and/or have a history of abuse or trauma. We want to honor your experiences and be gentle with your hearts. We encourage anyone in an abusive or dangerous situation to seek immediate help from a trustworthy organization. For those who have suffered trauma or abuse, we firmly believe in the ability of God to heal those hurts and urge you to find a competent Christian counselor to guide you down the long ... [Read More]
#MarriagePrayers: 1 Corinthians 7:4-5
As I look at the verses and prayers we'll be sharing this week, I realize many who read these posts may be in difficult marital situations and/or have a history of abuse or trauma. We want to honor your experiences and be gentle with your hearts. We both encourage anyone in an abusive or dangerous situation to seek immediate help from a trustworthy organization. For those who have suffered trauma or abuse, we firmly believe in the ability of God to heal those hurts and urge you to find a ... [Read More]
