It’s Not About Me

Anyone who has been in Christian circles over the past 10 years or so knows “it’s not about me.” Whether you agree with Rick Warren’s beliefs or not, he taught us as Christians that our lives are not about us, they are about God and his kingdom. I’ve also learned that “it’s not about me” [...]

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Small Change Thursday – An Attitude of Gratitude

I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. (Jeremiah 31:13, NIV) A couple of weekends ago we experienced an unusual snowstorm that kept me inside for the entire weekend. During those extended housebound hours, I found a number of blogs that have been added to my [...]

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What If Revisited

I heard the siren again today, just now in fact, and decided a re-post was in order. This was originally posted in April 2, 2008, but the words are true every day. ——————————————————— What If … We Heeded the Warning Signal? The first Wednesday of every month, like clockwork, a long shrill siren sounds near [...]

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Marriage Monday – You Have My Heart

A special thanks to e-mom for hosting Marriage Monday and for early posting of the topic How to Celebrate February 14 Every Day of the Year. You see, I’m a muller. I might have an idea for a post or a writing, often in the wee hours of the morning when brain activity seems to [...]

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What If … Today It All Goes Right?

I had planned to post another day of one of the 30 Day Challenges today, but thought it was time for a break – and time to offer something to those of you who aren’t doing the challenges (see 30 Day Challenges in the sidebar if you are interested). I woke up in the middle [...]

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What if … We All Came With a Pause Button?

The true-life story in Reader’s Digest (March 2008, p. 50) goes like this: I recently married an Army officer. My seven-year-old daughter took one look at his uniform and, noticing the double bars of his captain’s insignia, asked, “Is that your Pause button?” It’s a very cute story, and it got me to thinking … [...]

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How Your Husband’s Childhood Impacts Your Marriage

Is it possible that no matter how old your husband is, his relationship with his father has had a greater influence on him than any other relationship or event throughout his life? According to Patrick M. Morley, the answer is “Yes!” In his book What Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew About Men (Zondervan, 1998), Morley [...]

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Treat Your Wife Like the MVP That She Is

“People are often enamored with my Super Bowl ring.  But it’s my wedding ring that I’m most proud of.  And having a good marriage takes even more work than winning a Super Bowl.” – NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer Having just watched the Super Bowl, I wonder how many men would say the same thing. Take [...]

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Five Things Your Husband Wants You to Know (but might not know how to tell you)

Is your man one of those strong, silent types?  Or maybe he’s just immersed in his work or the ball game and doesn’t talk much about himself or your relationship. Don’t worry.  It’s not about you.  Most men find it difficult to put into words the things that are part of who they are.  It’s [...]

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4 Steps to Take Today

Men, do you want to stay out of the dog house when your anniversary and your wife’s birthday roll around this year? Take less than 60 seconds and follow these steps today to ensure you will remember these important dates this year. Step 1 – Find your PDA, your personal calendar, your secretary, or whatever [...]

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