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‘My Mom Still Waves Goodbye to Me. She Still Makes Me Meals When I Visit. A Mom-Heart Doesn’t Change Just Because Her Kids Are...

"A mom-heart doesn’t change just because her kids are adults. And no one can ever take that spot in a child’s heart... grown or not. As I’ve gotten older, my mom still does the same motherly things she’s always done, now for me and my babies. She still stands outside, rain or shine, and waves goodbye as we leave."

15 Bible Verses About How to Love Others Well

We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19)

My Worst Nightmare—What If I Accidentally Raise the Bully?

I was raising my own worst nightmare. Smack dab in the middle of my brood of five kids, was a charismatic, sassy, leggy, blonde, dance-y, athletic girl oozing confidence...

Relationships

When You’re Not Your Husband’s “Woman-Crush Wednesday”

He doesn’t comment on my photos telling me how “gorgeous” or “hot” I am to him, and I don’t get the “I love you too, baby’s” whenever I post something admiring him.

From My Husband: “If This Text Goes Through, I Love You”—The Day I Realized I’m Not OK

We played phone tag for hours and then he texted me a text I hope no one ever has to receive from someone they love and miss: “Still not working. Phone’s going to die. If this goes through, I love you.”

“I’m Married to Someone I Don’t Truly Know”: Woman Gets Engaged to Husband Twice After Traumatic Memory Loss

"I felt like I was stuck in a hazy nightmare I couldn’t escape. For 2 years, I spent every waking moment in tear-jerking, white-knuckled pain."

What Does the Bible Say About Divorce?

The Bible tells us a lot about what to expect, and how to face trials in this life. Jesus himself walked this earth and spoke very clear instructions on what is good and righteous.

To the Spouse Who Wants Out

"When I found out about my wife’s affair, I was done. I didn’t want anything to do with her. But do not miss this, because it might be the last thing you expected to hear."

Christian Boys Vs. Godly Men: Do Not Settle for the Lesser of the Two

"If you’re dating a Christian boy, he needs to step it up or you need to move on."

A Letter to the Woman Who Wants a Better Husband

"If you’re that desperately praying wife, beating your head against the wall for how to make your man be a better husband, perhaps the answer isn’t found in him."

50 Holiday Date Ideas

These 50 holiday-themed date ideas come from Giustina over at domesticallyblissful.com. Hopefully, they inspire you and your spouse to find some great date ideas this holiday season!

“When You Marry a Nurse, You Marry Their Job. She Gives 100% Day in and Day Out”: Husband Pens Sweet Tribute to His Wife

She missed her meal to give meds. Her bladder is about to explode but she does her rounds. She has her nurses go on break so she misses hers.

“The 30-Hour Fight”: What Finally Ended the War With My Husband

"You know that filter between your brain and your mouth that keeps you from saying things that you shouldn’t? Ya, I don’t have that. And that saying, 'Put it on the back burner?' Well, evidently I only have front burners."

A Prayer for My Stressed-Out, Hardworking Husband

"Everything is demanding his time and attention and he feels torn in so many directions. With all of the extra distractions and frustrations in life, it is easy for him to forget how much you love him. I know you have good things for him."