30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge: Day 17

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Prov. 9:10) Are you a wise woman? Do you open your mouth with wisdom, as Proverbs 31:26 suggests? As you continue in your 30-day challenge, remember that a wise woman encourages her husband. Is your husband [...]

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Corn Chowder and Burrito Filling Simplified

Once again, this is a post for men and women disguised as a Company Girl Coffee post. Actually, all of the ideas for the Company Girl Coffee posts are from Rachel Anne at Home Sanctuary.  I just usually try to come up with something that guys can relate to as well. Yesterdays’ theme at Home Sanctuary was [...]

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30 Day Wife Encouragement Challenge: Day 16

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NIV) There are many, many pressures on a husband to live up to the standards of this world. The company wants you to work 60 hours or more a week, while your wife and kids want you [...]

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30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge: Day 16

And the LORD God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” (Gen. 2:18) God says that it is not good for man to be alone. But the way some women criticize their mates, the husbands may long for solitude. Be careful today not [...]

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Thinking About Divorce? Wait a Year

Thinking about divorce?  Every year of marriage comes with its own set of ups and downs, but studies indicate that years 2, 4, and 7 are critical years that need particular care and attention. On your wedding day, it’s hard to believe that in 1 in 12 marriages ends after just 2 years.  That’s a [...]

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30 Day Wife Encouragement Challenge: Day 15

Let my lover come into his garden and taste its choice fruits. Song of Songs 4:16 (NIV) If you have been married for any length of time, you know that men and women often view sex in vastly different ways. For a woman, physical intimacy often requires much planning, preparation, and time. She might need [...]

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A Life of Doing: Do the Right Thing

Men, don’t be turned off by the Company Girl Coffee logo. This post is for you, too. I just love the internet, and I’ll bet you do, too.  Where else can you toss out a word or two and find a quote you’ve been looking for for days? Last week I wanted to join in [...]

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30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge: Day 15

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Pet. 3:18a) Sometimes we live so close to our spouse that we fail to see him as others do; we only see our husband’s faults. But take a step back. Perhaps he is growing spiritually in ways you have failed to [...]

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30 Day Wife Encouragement Challenge: Day 14

How beautiful you are and how pleasing, O love, with your delights. Song of Songs 7:6 (NIV) Too often we get caught up in the routine of marriage and forget to notice the beauty that is before our eyes. Look at your wife with fresh eyes. See how she has changed since you first met. [...]

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30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge: Day 14

The righteous man walks in his integrity. (Prov. 20:7a) Every week there are news reports about men who gave in to temptations and compromised what they said they believed. We hear countless reports about dishonest business dealings, hidden infidelity, and hypocritical leaders. It’s so easy to focus on these things and ignore those who are [...]

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