Marriage

3 Tips to Improve Your Marriage

Blended · Marriage

3 Tips to Improve Your Marriage

ByKaren Loritts 01/21/201504/06/2018

My husband and I just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary! It doesn’t seem that long ago. We told a friend’s little daughter that we were celebrating…

The Weekend to Forget

Blended · Marriage

The Weekend to Forget

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ByRobyn McKelvy 01/20/201509/03/2024

Have you ever considered attending a Christian marriage conference with your spouse? Here’s one wife’s reflection on how it turned out to be the best…

Help! I Married an Introvert: Tips for Engaging the Strong, (more) Silent Type

Marriage

Help! I Married an Introvert: Tips for Engaging the Strong, (more) Silent Type

ByJanel Breitenstein 01/12/201502/14/2024

Yup. My husband is an Introvert—capital “I”. Let me be clear: The guy loves people! His job is, for the most part, taking care of…

Those Little “Foxes” That Rob Marriage of Romance

Blended · Marriage

Those Little “Foxes” That Rob Marriage of Romance

ByBarbara Rainey 01/07/201505/03/2018

I always dreamed of having a family. It was one of my hopes for the future when Dennis and I were engaged and newly married….

Praying for the Men in Our Lives

Adult Children · Faith · Marriage

Praying for the Men in Our Lives

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ByRobyn McKelvy 01/06/201504/12/2018

I waited as long as I could for Ray to come to bed but sleep overtook me. I knew it was like so many times…

God’s Choice for Me: The #1 Hot Item!

Blended · Marriage

God’s Choice for Me: The #1 Hot Item!

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ByRobyn McKelvy 12/15/201404/11/2018

Have you ever really wanted to buy something that was in scarce supply? One Christmas we wanted to buy the up-and-coming video gaming system for…

An “Oh-Wow” Moment

Blended · Marriage

An “Oh-Wow” Moment

ByShaunti Feldhahn 11/14/201404/08/2018

You know how every now and then you hear a few words or phrases that are so simple, but so profound? Let me take you…

Combating the M.E. in Marriage.

Blended · Faith · Marriage

Combating the M.E. in Marriage.

ByJennifer Dyer 10/30/201404/06/2018

As a starry-eyed young woman, I was well aware of the difficulties marriage presented because of the high divorce rate. But I also knew I’d…

Get on the Boat!

Blended · Faith · Marriage

Get on the Boat!

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ByRobyn McKelvy 10/22/201405/07/2018

Noah’s wife got on the boat! Think about it. Noah’s wife got on the boat! Marriage is a crazy commitment. God often asks husbands or…

How to Be the Family the World Notices (In a Good Way)

Marriage · Parenting · Relationships

How to Be the Family the World Notices (In a Good Way)

ByTricia Goyer 10/01/201404/11/2018

On a recent business trip there are two families that stand out in my memory. One is a couple who sat down by me at…

Kennisha Griffin is the author of eight inspirational books and has served the writing community for over 15 years as a mentor and literary coach. Her mission is to tell family and faith-focused stories that provide hope and healing. Kennisha and her family live in Central Texas where she's a mom to seven spunky kids. She’s the founder and CEO of Create and Blossom Literary Studios - a book writing, publishing, and publicity firm that helps authors write their books and establish their new careers.