Category: Marriage and Relationships
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Joseph, Step-Parenting & Obedience That Chooses Family
Joseph shows us that fatherhood isn’t about biology — it’s about obedience, protection and choosing love when it costs you something.
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Peacemaking vs People-Pleasing: A Parenting Lesson in Real Life
A real-life sibling squabble reminded me that “making peace” isn’t the same as people-pleasing. Here’s what Jesus meant by “Blessed are the peacemakers” and how it applies to modern parenting.
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Boundaries, forgiveness and being the bigger person: learning from the lessons we teach our kids.
Forgiveness doesn’t always mean letting people back in. Learn how Joseph, Jesus, and Paul all show the difference between forgiving and reconciling — and how to teach your kids healthy boundaries rooted in Scripture. Perfect for Christian moms, gentle parenting, and faith-based encouragement.
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Marriage Lessons from a Flat Tire and a Smart Washer
After a flat tire fiasco and a laundry disaster, I realized that God didn’t design marriage to be a competition. It’s about partnership—each bringing our strengths, laughing through the chaos, and serving together just like Priscilla and Aquila.
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You’re Not in My Picture Right Now: Forgiving Without Letting People Back In
When Miss May drew her “family picture,” she left out two words of her siblings because they were “mean to her.” At five years old, she understood what many of us forget—sometimes forgiveness means peace from a distance. This post explores how to forgive freely, guard your heart wisely, and follow Jesus’ example of grace…
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Loving People Through Hard Times
The headlines may be heavy, but our calling hasn’t changed. Jesus said help — not judge, not qualify, not check credentials. Just help. Here’s how to love people through hard times with grace, faith, and a little practical kindness.
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Out of Tune and Still Loved
A $25 piano, a love story, and a reminder that God makes us new—dents, scratches, and all. His grace tunes our hearts when we can’t fix ourselves.
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Of Mice, Marriage, and the Man Who Saves the Day
When a long gray tail in the laundry room reminds me why God created husbands — and how marriage is designed for protection, partnership, and a whole lot of laughter.
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The Gospel of the Tattle Phone: When Gossip Wears a Halo
When tattling gets holy—kind of. How the kids’ “Tattle Phone” revealed a truth about adult gossip, faith, and what Jesus said about taking problems to your brother instead of your group chat.
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A Tiara, Disney, and God’s Love
A magical family outing at Disney on Ice reminded us that God delights in us, celebrates our joy, and fills life with love, laughter, and little everyday miracles.