by Christian Family Life | Nov 24, 2023 | bless, Build, Christian Marriage, christian marriage, communication, Marriage Health, Reality, Restore
When Ryan and I were newly engaged, I remember being so excited to be married and swooning over my new and shiny ring that I couldn’t help but stare at it all the time. I guess it was obvious, because many people were kind and noticed my ring (or possibly me...
by Christian Family Life | Nov 17, 2023 | bless, Build, christian marriage, Christian Marriage, marital trials, Marriage Health, Marriage Roles, Reality, Restore
Have you ever thought about something long enough that it basically became true to you? Have you ever thought that you told your spouse something, only because you had thought about it so much? Then defended yourself, standing firm on what you believed in that moment,...
by Christian Family Life | Nov 10, 2023 | bless, Christian Marriage, christian marriage, conflict resolution, marital trials, Reality, Romance
Expression of Thankfulness Charles Schwab said “The way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement.” I (Shelly) believe that most of us are thankful for our spouses. What I would wonder is how many of us tell our spouse the thoughts...
by Christian Family Life | Nov 3, 2023 | Christian Marriage, christian marriage, communication, Marriage Health, Reality, Romance
This blog brought to you by Zach and Abi Schneider, friends of our ministry. The privilege of having people in your life that lift you up, cheer you on, and walk through life with you is a true gift from the Lord. But how do you maintain close friendships while you...
by Christian Family Life | Oct 27, 2023 | bless, Build, Christian Marriage, communication, conflict resolution, Marriage Health, Reality
My (Suzy) husband (Gio) went to a camp growing up called Circle C Youth Ranch. The logo was that of a circle with a “C” in the center of it. He said he never really gave it much thought until years later. The “C” stood for Christ and He was to be the center of our...
by Christian Family Life | Oct 23, 2023 | bless, Build, Christian Marriage, christian marriage, communication, conflict resolution, Marriage Health, Reality
Have you ever struggled with finding workplace boundaries? Have there been times in your life when your job has consumed you? If you are like me and many others, the answer is a resounding “YES”. I would like to share with you some important nuggets of truth that...