Near the end of 2013, Eric was inspired by a business coach he followed to dedicate each year to a specific theme. Not only did we incorporate the theme into the journey we took our readers on in our blog that upcoming year; we also used the theme as a reflective thought throughout our personal marriage that year. At first, I did not care for the idea; and, of course not... it was change. But, after a while, I started to see the value in declaring a theme. It gives focus to the year. Without it, an entire year can pass by with little growth to show for it. Below are all the themes we … [Read more...]
Twenty Questions to Ask Before Getting Engaged
“I want a man with brown hair and brown eyes. I want him to be a few years older than me. I want him to like Indianapolis Colts football, UNC basketball, and Atlanta Braves baseball. He needs to love my family and be a good dad.” My childhood list of “must haves” in a spouse were a bit on the superficial side! If only it was so easy to choose a mate based on eye color and professional sport preferences. Like everyone, I grew up and realized there is so much more to picking a lifetime mate than age and hobbies. There are cultural differences. Two Americans from different sides of the country … [Read more...]
Seven Reasons to Love Autumn
Though it is still quite hot in some areas of the USA, we are heading into my favorite time of year! Fall not only brings us pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving, and Christmas shopping; but, also beautiful colors, cooler weather, and a sense of the world calming down. (Well, most years anyway… lol) Fall is like preparing for naptime. The days get shorter, we snuggle up under warm blankets, birds start flying south, and we begin to rest. Eric and I are both fans of the changing seasons. The difference being that I want to experience the different seasons and he is happy to watch them from inside … [Read more...]
How Much Bible Reading Should We Do Together? (Spiritual Intimacy and Dating, Part 2)
This year, as Hindsight is our theme, in some of our posts this year, we will be revisiting, updating, and republishing posts which have received a higher than average amount of shares and/or interactions. We previously published a post called How Much Bible Reading Should We Do Together? (Spiritual Intimacy and Dating, Part 2) (you are here ~smile~) and it became one of our most viewed and shared posts to date. Once again, we bring you another hindsight update! Please enjoy and share! In attending a Christian university, it was not uncommon to see couples praying or reading their … [Read more...]
Why You Should Deal with Your Baggage Before the Wedding
Throughout my teenage years, and probably even before, the adults in my life gave me oodles of advice. “Guard your heart” was a popular one. “Do not date anyone you would not consider marrying” came up occasionally. “Dating and breaking up is practice for divorce.” Yeah, okay. “God has someone special designed just for you.” No kidding?! “Heather, don’t hug boys. Keep your body off theirs!” (But I will die without boy hugs!) “Do not say I Love You so easily.” But, I do love them. Don’t let your good be evil spoken of (c.f. Romans 14:16) – that was Granny’s favorite. I … [Read more...]
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