It had been a number of months since I read a book on marriage. I was looking for one for my husband and me to read as we relearn the roles of husband and wife after welcoming our third child. I didn’t have to look far because I received a timely email about reviewing a copy of Ron and Jody Zappia’s The Marriage Knot: 7 Choices That Keep … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Marriage Knot
Archives for 2019
20 Self-Reflection Questions for Christian Wives
At the beginning of each year, my husband and I set down to do some goal planning. One of the areas we consider is our marriage. When I think about how I’d like for our marriage to improve, I inevitably think of ways I want him to change. There are a couple of problems with this. First, I can’t change him. This is a very practical reality. … [Read more...] about 20 Self-Reflection Questions for Christian Wives
Storage Solutions for Kids’ Puzzles
We have about 20 kids’ puzzles stacked on a bookshelf in our living room. They all fit there, but they’re a bit of an eyesore and it is difficult to access the one our kids ask for because inevitably that particular one is at the bottom of the stack! As you can see, we need to find a better way to store these puzzles. This is … [Read more...] about Storage Solutions for Kids’ Puzzles
Chocolate Waffles with Raspberry Sauce
I recently ate some waffles—traditionally a breakfast food—that were so rich and delicious that I think they may actually qualify as a dessert! I made these waffles using a waffle mix that my sister-in-law gave us for Christmas. We went through this mix pretty quickly, but the waffles were so good that I wanted more! I used the ingredients … [Read more...] about Chocolate Waffles with Raspberry Sauce
Intentional Acts of Kindness Calendar for February
At the start of each February, I tend to think a little bit about love. I think about how to better love my husband, of course, but I also try to be intentional about showing love to my family, my friends, and my neighbors. Love is at the very heart of the Christian faith (Matthew 22:37-40). In showing love to those around us, we model … [Read more...] about Intentional Acts of Kindness Calendar for February
14 Alternatives to “How Are You?”
When I encounter friends or acquaintances, it’s typical for me to greet them with a perfunctory “How are you?” They generally respond with cursory answers (e.g., fine, okay, good). Despite the fact that we exchange a few words, these conversations aren’t particularly personal or meaningful. The routine way in which I ask how they are doing … [Read more...] about 14 Alternatives to “How Are You?”
Names Are Gifts We Give to Our Children
Are names merely indiscriminate titles that help us know when someone is speaking to us or is there more to it? I believe the latter, specifically that names have the power to shape our lives in significant ways. We see examples of this in Scripture. Though names sometimes recorded an aspect of a child’s birth (see Esau and Jacob in … [Read more...] about Names Are Gifts We Give to Our Children
4 Wonderful Things About Interracial Families
I’ve heard a few mixed-race adults discuss the race-related challenges they experienced while growing up. For example, some struggled with identity, feeling like they didn’t really belong. Others were teased or felt misunderstood. I’m hopeful that my own children (who are mixed) will never feel this way. There are several reasons why I … [Read more...] about 4 Wonderful Things About Interracial Families
