“Will you tell me another one, Mom?” My blonde-haired, blue-eyed son and I polished off peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while the younger kids pumped on the swing or happily…
Communication
The Benefits and Challenges of Praying with Your Husband
Years ago before we were married, someone challenged my husband to pray with me every single day of our married life. Being engaged with stars in our eyes, we thought…
50 Ways to Inspire Your Husband
Wives possess a unique power to inspire husbands. Help yours towards greatness with this list of 50 ways to inspire your husband.
Marriage — a Labor of Love!
I attended five weddings this past year, all lovely and teary! As I listened to the couple exchange vows, I nodded in agreement. On May 22,1971, my husband and I stood…
Fight Fair with Joy Downs
“When couples fight, tempers flare, tongues loosen, and behavior occurs that can cause major damage to the relationship. Fight Fair! is a candid and realistic “rulebook” for married couples to…
Anniversaries are Not for Someday … Celebrate Now!
April 7, 2009, John and I celebrated our 19th anniversary with a cruise to the Bahamas. We’d wanted to go to Nassau on our honeymoon, but we were just kids…
How to Coax Your Child Out of Her Shell
Do you have a shy child or one who needs a little help to come out of her shell? This week on MomLife Today, we are featuring Tricia Goyer who…
When Suicide Hits Home
There are some days when you wake up and have no idea your life is going to change. One of those moments was the day I first heard about a…
Date Night … with Teens
1 Date + 8 Teens = 0 Romance Okay, so maybe it wasn’t the smartest equation I have ever calculated. But my heart was in the right place! Hubby and…
The Man Cave
“Man Cave” — This is the sign in our son-in-law’s special room, designed by his wife. I smiled and took a peek inside. Pictures. Paintings. Sports memorabilia. Childhood relics. You get…