I Was a Wallflower Until I Wasn’t
A long time ago, I was a wallflower. For those of you who have only known me for a short time, I promise this is true.
Rooted in biblical truth and grace, this category on marriage and family explores God’s design for marriage, parenting, and family life in a shifting culture. Whether you’re navigating the early years of marriage, raising children, or seeking to strengthen your home spiritually, you’ll find encouragement, wisdom, and practical tools grounded in Scripture.
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A Father’s Day I’ll Not Forget: How to Be Grateful
I wrote the following post two years ago. Time has passed without me even noticing. This post is about A Father’s Day that I’ll never forget. This post came to…
36 Years of School Runs and I Now Miss Them
My daughter is graduating from high school on June 15th this year (2026). It feels surreal to me; she is our fourth-born, and her graduation means the school runs are…
Not a Misfit but a Pilgrim
One of my favorite childhood Christmas programs was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Back in those days, it wasn’t like today, when we can tune in to YouTube or other streaming services and watch things on demand. So when I saw in the TV Guide that it was going to air, I had only one plan: Rudolph.
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My Heart Wasn’t Into It, And It Showed—More Parenting Advice
A pet peeve of my mother’s was when I would do what she asked, but not with a heart for it. She chose me often to clean the bathroom because…
When mustaches were all the rage
When I first met Jamie, my heart skipped a beat. I met him in the early 1980s, so mustaches were all the rage. Jamie had a mustache, and I thought…
Marriage advice not to be missed: remember to dance
Today is our wedding anniversary ❤️ - I found last year's blog on marriage advice. In it, you'll read about my favorite anniversary memory. Another year has passed, and I…
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Going to cover two cushions, how important can a chair be?
I want to tell you the story of when I went on a mission when I lived in Burundi to cover two cushions for my rocking chair. This chair is…
You Should Make Meatballs, Let Me Teach You How
"You should make meatballs," my grandmother (Mummu) said. I was afraid to admit to her that I had never attempted to make them. Mummu was pretty quick. She must've read…
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We decided long ago to love, 41 years so far
We decided to stay together for always. So far, always has led us to 41 years. That's how long I will have been married to Jamie in July this year,…