From Our Hearts

Have you and your husband ever had a wake-up call in your relationship? Have you experienced that sobering moment when you realized you are no longer the same couple you were in the dating and newlywed years? One day, you and your spouse-to-be were...

Isaiah is considered among the greatest of the Old Testament prophets because of his many predictions of the Messiah. For instance, Christmas is the time when...

A couple of weekends ago, as I journeyed out with my husband for a much-needed outing of running errands, I made a startling discovery. There is a universal language that crosses all boundaries ...

I’ve heard so many believers say, “Don’t study the subject of marriage unless you’re willing to let God work you over as a husband or wife.” That’s exactly how it’s been for Elizabeth and I so many times during our writing process on the topic of marriage. Ouch...

When Jim and I walked away from that ceremony we came away thrilled with all of the tradition and proud of the determination of those troops, but also sobered with the reality of what it means and looks like to be truly committed to something, a cause, a creed, a country—a set of beliefs.

Over the years I’ve encountered many life changing verses of scripture during my time of bible study. In particular, Luke 1:5-6 has really challenged me in my own spiritual growth...

Children thrive when they are raised in a home that implements structure; so do we. Sure, rules give guidance and instill boundaries, but they also bring freedom. It’s all about perspective. God’s Word...

During your next Bible study time, open up and read the book of Ruth. It may only be four chapters in the Bible, but it’s a beautiful love story of two godly people who eventually married and went on to leave...

Many fathers are convinced that they aren’t cut out to teach the children, but this is simply a matter of perspective and word choice. Fathers do teach. They simply do so in a manner more respective to...

Our behavior is heart driven. There­fore, correction, discipline and training, every aspect of parenting, must be addressed to the heart. The fundamental task of parenting is...

The temptation for worldly acceptance comes when you lose sight of your identity. As a believer in Christ you are a...

Not long after Jim and I were married, we realized we had a longing for many of the same things a lot of other newlywed couples long for. We wanted good jobs, a good income, a new car, and an exciting...