We all want to walk with God, but if you’re like me, it’s hard to put your finger on what that looks like exactly. There are lots of ways to connect with God, but maybe we’re overcomplicating the spiritual life. If God meant for children to come to Him, surely the joy of knowing Jesus is smack dab in front of us. …
When You Wonder How Long This Will Last…
I lay flat on my living room sofa, wondering if the uneasiness in my stomach was from my recent binge eating or if it indicated a much more serious issue. Like food poisoning. I writhed in pain as wave after wave of nausea hit me, distracted only by the pounding ache in my left temple. I shut my eyes, hugging the …
The Best Stay-At-Home Date Idea
Are you looking for meaningful ways to connect with your spouse that won’t break the bank? The truth is, my husband and I are not big date-rs. Since Flaviu and I grew up together, we’ve spent more time in libraries than restaurants and we’ve never been big fans of the typical dinner and a movie. So we’ve gotten pretty creative with …
Expiration Dates, Salad Dressing, and Spiritual Truths
If you haven’t already, make sure you enter our #pullingbacktheshades giveaway. Just click here. (Don’t worry–it’ll open in a new tab so you can come back to read the rest of this post.) I look through the odd collection of bottles in the refrigerator door. Ranch dressing. Worcestershire sauce. Maple syrup. That bottle of horseradish no one’s touched in ages. …
28 Ways to Ignite Passion In Your Marriage
I’ve seen a disturbing trend recently. Maybe you’ve seen it too. On the big screen and on our kindles, we’re being sold the lie that in order to have passionate love in marriage, we need to do what hasn’t been done before. We’re told that erotica, pornography, and/or BDSM will banish our low libido. Nothing could be further from the Truth. God created …