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20 Things My Divorce Taught Me About Marriage

Years ago, a newly divorced Gerald Rogers took to Facebook to reflect on what he wishes he would have known before it was too late. He admits there were a lot of things he could have done differently to save his marriage, and he openly shared the self-effacing letter in the most humble and real way.

10 Revealing Facts About How Often Couples Fight—and What’s Actually Normal

Learn how often couples fight and what's considered normal. Explore 10 revealing facts about relationship conflicts and tips for handling arguments in healthy ways.

Infidelity Doesn’t Just Happen. It Starts With 4 Subtle Warnings.

Here are the most important red flags and nonverbal communication channels you should be aware of...

Brie Gowen

Brie Gowen is a 30-something (sliding ever closer to 40-something) wife and mother. When she’s not loving on her hubby, chasing after the toddler or playing princess with her four-year-old, she enjoys cooking, reading and writing down her thoughts to share with others. Brie is also a huge lover of Jesus. She finds immense joy in the peace a relationship with her Savior provides, and she might just tell you about it sometime. She’d love for you to check out her blog at BrieGowen.com.

My 3-Year-Old Stole a Cracker Off My Husband’s Plate—His Response Floored Me

"She offered him her grandest grin, reached stealthily and confidently for a cracker, then giggled as she stole it away..."

No, Your Child’s Education Isn’t That Important

"I pushed harder. She fell apart easier. School days were often painful..."

Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

This is especially a difficult question for believers, and by that I mean people like myself, Christians, followers of Christ. We believe in a sovereign God who holds the world in the palm of His hand.

What God Would Say to the Anxious Woman

"Why did God allow anxiety to return? Did I not have enough faith to fight it?! Well, I guess that’s what the devil would have me to believe, but I would rather share what the Lord spoke to my heart about it this morning."

The One Breakup Every Girl Needs to Have

"If you’re anything like me, you probably tried to end it time and time again. You’d make your mind up to break up once and for all, but then it wouldn’t happen."

What God Would Say to the Addict: “You Are Not an Addict”

"If your son is addicted to heroin, he doesn’t suddenly become “not” your son. He’s not an addict. He’s your son who has a problem with addiction."

An Open Letter to the Senator Who Said Nurses Play Cards All Day, From a Hangry ICU Nurse

"Good thing I’m so skinny from starvation, I thought, as I stood pinned behind an IV pole up against the wall (after 18 hours passed without ingesting a single calorie). Funny story in the elevator, though. My Respiratory Therapist hadn’t eaten lunch either."

My Husband Didn’t Come to Bed Again Last Night

"I was jolted awake to my disappointment. The side of the bed to my left was empty. In fact it was untouched. That side of the bed was still tidily made, and that told me two things. One, I really had slept like a rock. And two, my husband had not come to bed at all last night. I wasn’t surprised one bit."