Equipping Parents for The Journey
As part of our Spring 2023 Parenting Pathway Class lineup, we were honored to learn from Associate Pastor David Ake and his bride, Jamie, as they discussed Marriage and Parenting with a wise and experienced panel. Learn more and watch the class recording this week on the blog. ...
Marriage is a tricky topic to discuss. Most of us would not be willing to hold up our marriage as an example for others to follow. After all, we know what goes on in our own homes. But in 2013, Tony and Lauren Dungy published a book that changed the way I approach my...
Our son is a senior in high school and in a few short weeks will be launching into his next big adventure. Looking back, I can see at least 100 decisions that his dad and I made that influenced who our son is and the paths he is choosing to walk now. My husband and I...
"On the path to a good marriage and a healthy family, I feel like a pioneer on a long wagon train journey to Oregon. As I look forward, I see good country ahead, and yet I know that there are hidden dangers." This week on the blog, Family Ministries Pastor Dave Carl shares some...
One of the biggest benefits of the last couple years and our journey through a global pandemic is that it has given us the opportunity to step back and really evaluate what is important. As we started to reassemble our lives after the initial shutdown, in most cases, we were more aware of what...
Welcome to Christmas and the holiday season! It’s always such a great moment of anticipation to look forward to the weeks ahead, especially with the opportunity to share the experiences and joy of the season with our beloved spouse. Yet this incredible time of joy and celebration can be incredibly taxing and detrimental to...
"I have a big jealousy problem in my marriage. It's not quite what you think it is, though. There are no fits of rage, no yelling or carrying on with passive-aggressive comments or behavior. It's just that there are these other smaller human beings that live in my home . . ." This week...
In a pandemic world where the house is full of people and time seems short, finding a lot of extra time for our marriage can seem a rather challenging goal. David and Jamie Ake, leaders of Stonebriar's Marriage Ministries and The Rooted Marriage online community, share with us some ideas to make time and space...
Let Me Ask You A Question . . . If I were to invest in you this year by getting you a personal coach and a support team, what would you want to improve, change, or grow in your own life? Would you get in shape? Would you learn a new cooking skill, make...
Last week, I penned a piece for Mother’s Day, “God Makes a Mom,” reminding women that no matter their marital status, if they have children, they are mothers. With motherhood comes beautiful opportunities to cherish and disciple those God has ordained to our care, regardless of what dads are or are not doing from...
Maybe you and I were never meant to be complete Could we just be broken together If you can bring your shattered dreams and I’ll bring mine Could healing still be spoken and save us The only way we’ll last forever is broken together —Casting Crowns If you have entered into the covenant of...
Marriage. I remember when I was in high school and college I was always looking at the guys around me as potential dates. I wanted to date but only wanted to date Godly men who had potential for being my spouse. When I met Michael and we started dating, I remember my focus turned...
