Marriage and Family
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She was born his mama . . .
George Bailey’s dad (in It’s a Wonderful Life) told George one night that he was born older. 🙂 I know exactly what he meant. We have one of those kids. On April 29, 1988, we had a daughter born a “mama” . . .Today, we celebrate our oldest child, Amanda Lynn. Amanda is a typical first born in Continue reading
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The Value of an Intentional Hour
We are celebrating Brent this week – he just turned 50 years old. When our birthdays roll around each year, I realize that we now have spent more birthdays together – married – than we did as singles. So, we should be more “one” than we have ever been.And, for the most part, I feel Continue reading
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There Really is Life after Submission
Submission. It is the new “S-word” to many. 🙂 It has become an ugly word – one to avoid.Recently I read an excellent blog by a wife whose marriage was on the brink of destruction before she realized her disobedience to God’s word in the area of submission. She writes ““I have walked the road Continue reading
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I’ll Never Marry a Preacher!
I followed in the footsteps of my mom, and as a young girl (just like she was) I said something like “Oh, I’m not going to marry a preacher.” Her daddy was a preacher, too. As a young adult, I followed in the footsteps of my mom. 🙂 Yep, I married one.And I can honestly say I haven’t regretted it. Continue reading
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A Thankful Mom is a Content Mom
Well, it’s Mother’s Day (weekend) in the US … this Sunday we celebrate Moms. But, instead of being sad about what I don’t have (or more correctly, who I don’t have), I’m choosing thankfulness! I am obviously missing out on spending the day with both of our moms – Mama Jo and Granny – and I’m missing some Continue reading
Unchained Melodye 