If you’re not 15 minutes early, you’re late.  That’s what they say, and I agree with them!  I really don’t like being late.  I’m sure some of that is a combination of some “fomo” plus I do like to respect people’s plans by being there at start time.   I can relax and feel less stressed when I’m ... VIEW POST

I remember early in our marriage when I would see a flaw or annoyance in Joe, my first thought was, How do I get him to…. and fill in the blank with whatever the latest issue was.  It’s clear as day to me,  the ways he needed to change, to make me happier, to fulfill my definition of ... VIEW POST

I often have decisions that I delay making because I’m waiting to check with my husband.  Many daily decisions I make on my own, of course, but there are certain decisions where I need Joe’s perspective first.   Joe and I have often learned this the hard way:  committing to plans before checking, ... VIEW POST

We’ve been together for a while now.  So hopefully you trust us, and we trust you, and that God’s grace is sufficient as we dive into some deeper waters this week.   When we did small group marriage ministry, this was the dreaded-slash-anticipated Chapter 14 week, the chapter titled Sexual ... VIEW POST

Is your spouse your best friend? What does it even mean to have a best friend?  Friendship can look different for everyone. For me, it’s the person that you think of as you go about your day…. The person about whom you think, I wonder what they will say when they hears this?  I can’t wait ... VIEW POST

It’s the ONE YEAR anniversary of the Behind Our Smiles podcast!! So this week on the podcast we’re going behind the scenes of the podcast and share what’s it’s like doing a podcast together! So many times I would want to mutter, I can’t work with you. You’re impossible. Maybe it’s me freaking out ... VIEW POST