She woke up early. She always does. I think she enjoys being the first one downstairs. She sat beside me on the couch and tried to look over my shoulder as I read God's word on the iPad. Today, a particularly unpleasant scent interfered with our quiet time together....
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A Gospel View of Marriage w/Authors Spencer Harmon & Sean Perone
This may be my favorite episode ever recorded! Authors of the Letters to a Romantic book series, Spencer Harmon and Sean Perone, share gospel truth for your marriage--no matter what stage of marriage you're in. We talk about dating and the early years...
When You Don’t Feel Chosen: Valentine’s Day Encouragement
To celebrate Valentine's Day and raise a little money for the student council, every year our school held a carnation sale. Order forms went home and you could choose to buy a flower in either red, pink, or white for one you loved, liked, or considered a friend. That...
What a Trip to the Olympics Taught Me About Comparison
Watching the Olympics this Winter? Here's what a trip to the games taught me about comparison! There's a well-dressed woman who always slips into the sixth row at church. Obviously, she has it all together. Though she rushes in, she's somehow, always, right on time....
Marriage in the Middle Years with Dorothy Greco
Midlife marriage poses new and unexpected challenges. Today, my guest, author Dorothy Greco and I talk about Marriage in the Middle. How do you stay married through caring for aging parents with kids at home? We talk about the challenges of physical aging and changing...
Podcast: Body Image and Your Marriage with Melissa Clark
It’s Marriage Month on the show and to kick things off I’ve invited my friend, counselor, podcaster, and speaker Melissa Clark to join me. Today we tackle how body image impacts our marriage, what happens when we focus too much on how we feel we look, and what to do...
Podcast: Body Image Help for Girl Moms, Mentors, and Ministry Leaders
Today's show features Cindy Bultema of GEMS. This must listen episode will encourage every woman and especially girl moms! Executive Director of GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), Cindy Bultema shares her story of overcoming addictions and eating disorders....
2 Reasons to Make Burden of Better the First Christian Book You Read this Year
Have you made resolutions? Maybe you've started the year with a great resolve to “improve” this, that, or everything? That was me. For decades. Then God showed me that the self-improvement treadmill was taking me nowhere. And, that's why I wrote this book, The Burden...
Podcast: Don’t Go Back to Egypt: How to Keep Making Progress in Your Body Image Journey
As we start another new year - now is the time to stop and inventory where you've been and where you want to be! We're not talking about your weight, we're talking about your heart. Where have you made progress towards improving your body image? What areas are you...
Why a Bible Reading Plan is Better for Your Body Image than a Diet
If you truly want to reach your "New Year, New You" goals - may I make a suggestion? Don't start a new diet, start a new Bible reading plan. Yes, I understand that the holidays may have taken their toll on the way your jeans fit. I know that every fiber of your being...