The Big Bad Wolf
I am not a dog whisperer. As a small child, I was jumped on by a dog that either scratched or bit me. I don’t …
Encouragement for the Journey
An Accidental Trespass
Big Guy and I recently traveled to a planning retreat for the Christian Marriage Bloggers Association. (Thank you, Tom and Debi, for welcoming us into …
The Work of Marriage
The hard work of transforming two individuals into a one-flesh marriage is part of what makes a marriage so beautiful and deeply satisfying.
Operation Reconnection
For many years in my marriage, I felt disconnected from my husband. For him, connection happened primarily through sex and also from us just being …
Reading in Reverse
I have spent much of my life thinking about the past, which isn’t always a good thing. I’ve dragged heavy baggage around with me. …
Remember Whose Daughter You Are
A meme has been going around Facebook that has stuck in my mind: “Whenever you feel overwhelmed, remember whose daughter you are and straighten …
Sanctuary
When sex is a source of tension in your marriage, bed is a difficult place to be. Working on sex can turn your bed into a safe haven—a sanctuary—for your husband and you.
10 Questions (for a Husband Who Doesn’t Like Questions)
I love the idea of going through a list of questions with my husband to help us learn more about each other—but he doesn’t. How can you gain the benefit of using a great list of questions when you have a husband like mine?
How Does He React When He Hears “No”?
A negative reaction from your husband may not help you grow in the area of sexual intimacy, but approaching his reaction with a heart of compassion and understanding can take away some of the sting.
Enjoy a Plus-Size Sex Life, Part 2
If you are a plus-size woman, you may need to get creative in order to enjoy a wonderful sex life. This post is full of practical tips just for you.
Be a Butterfly
Don’t be afraid of transformation. It is what will help you develop new beauty and freedom in your marriage, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.
The Learning Curve
I’ve been busy preparing for our podcast launch. Much of the work has come naturally and is more fun than it is work: social …
Escape to the Mountains!
Don’t stop at good enough. Aim for the good that God has prepared for you.
Big Ol’ Chad: A Lesson on Misunderstanding
Two decades is too long to misunderstand something in your marriage.
A New Resource for Christian Wives (and a New Adventure for Me)
I’m so excited to get to share with you about a new resource that will be launching six weeks from today: a podcast about sex, …