Cornered
I was trapped by my own feelings, cornered like a caged animal. Then prayer by prayer, breath by breath, bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, slander, and malice began to fade away from my heart.
Journey of Faith
Silver Linings
It was bound to happen sooner or later. I wrote something that caused some women to feel hurt. I felt heartsick. I questioned a whole …
A Stumble Is Not a Defeat
Don’t feel discouraged when you stumble. Reboot yourself, dust yourself off, and resume your journey.
The Enemy of Marriage: When I Switched Sides
Four years ago, I was beginning to see that our marriage was not at all in a good place. My husband and I were having …
The Enemy of Marriage: Pointing Fingers
It’s nice to have an enemy. For Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride, having an enemy gave his life so much purpose and focus that …
The Enemy of Marriage: Sneaky Beginnings
The Enemy is a crafty one. He tempted Eve, twisting the truth and telling her lies. He wants to separate us from God. He goes …
Confession
James 5:16 tells us to confess our sins to each other so we can be healed. In order to confess, though, you have to admit …
When Your Husband Is Unwell
When my husband is ill, he wants me to take care of him—and for the most part, I enjoy doing so. I’ll soothe his …
The Deep Stuff
My emotional responses show me the areas where I need to cling to God. The deep stuff is about my yearning for God.
Are You in Love with Your Husband?
Are you in love with your husband? For years, I was pretty sure I wasn’t in love with mine. The thought scared me, so …
The Path of Growth
My journey toward full intimacy in my marriage has been filled with unexpected lessons. One particularly striking lesson has been about the role of my …
This Profound Mystery
God can use sex to transform your marriage and help you feel whole. It is truly a profound mystery.
Be Luminous to Each Other
An allegory about angels, swords, and the protection of our marriages. “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.” Ephesians 1:18
Hearts, Echoes, Answers, Prayers
Will you pray for the marriages of those who help marriages?
Ripe for Temptation
The lack of sexual intimacy in our marriage made my husband vulnerable to temptation.