By Tara Buchanan

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We’re Joe and Tara
BEHIND OUR SMILES

No matter how perfect someone’s marriage looks from the outside, every relationship has its struggles. We’ve been married for 26 years and in that time we’ve have had our own share of obstacles. From healing from childhood abuse to battling our own sin and selfishness, we know marriage is not easy. But we do believe when God enters the equation and we surrender our lives to Him, it’s always worth it. Stick around as we share the struggles and stories behind our smiles.

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I’m So Glad You Were Born!

How do you feel about birthdays?  Maybe you love celebrating yours or maybe it brings up a host of negative emotions about your worth.  In honor of Joe’s birthday this week, we share some of our “birthday baggage” and how our identity is not tied to the circumstances surrounding our birth, nor who ... VIEW POST

Summer School!

School’s out so that means it’s time for…. summer school!  Sometimes summer school is all about brushing up on foundational skills so you’re ready to move on to the next level.  In our marriage, one foundational skill we need to know is how to forgive.  In this week’s summer school episode, we’re ... VIEW POST

We’ve Had Our Ups and Downs

We’re celebrating our 28th anniversary this month! Like many couples, we look back and remember the ups and downs, and all highs and lows in our marriage. This week we share some of those moments and what we learned through each season.  ... VIEW POST

I want you to pursue me!

Do you like to be pursued by your spouse?  What does it even mean to pursue each other?  In this episode we share about the value of pursuit in marriage and what it is that we are pursuing.  ... VIEW POST

I (Still) Love Weddings!

We have added another daughter to our family!  We recently celebrated the wedding of our son, Jeremiah, to his bride, Evangeline.  In this week’s episode we share highlights of the wedding day and a few things we shared with our newlyweds about marriage.  ... VIEW POST

You Make Me Smile!

What makes you smile when you think about your husband or wife?  Sometimes what makes us smile is the most random quirks and imperfections. This week we’re sharing fun comments and stories we received from you that make us smile!    ... VIEW POST