This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting STC in such a tangible way. Verses for Christian Marriage When Lee and I were engaged, we did some premarital counseling with the pastor of my home church. He requires this in order to marry you, but I honestly think premarital counseling is something EVERY engaged couple should do. We went through a book (here's a … [Read more...]
How to Dehumanize Your Husband
I had looked everywhere, but I couldn't find it. And I was starting to panic. We were running late (because, let's face it, that's life with six kids), and I had to have it. Exasperated, I growled at my husband. Even though he may not have even been around. Okay, so he nowhere near. Not in the house. Or in the yard. Or even in the neighborhood. He was at work, … [Read more...]
God’s Desire for the Single Christian
As you are probably discovering about me, I love prayers. Not only do I love praying but I love to read different prayers (particularly when I can’t find the words to pray on my own). As a single Christian who desires marriage, I found the below prayer encourages my heart. God’s Desire for the Single Christian "Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone. To … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Pray for Lost Loved Ones
How to Pray for the Lost Isn't our God wonderful? We have tasted and seen that He is good. We have experienced the overwhelming fullness of joy in His presence. We can testify that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. One of the hallmarks of a Christ-follower is that we long for others to know Him, too. Especially those we love. And I sort of think it … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Encourage Your Spouse
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the ministry of STC in such a tangible way. How to Encourage Your Husband or Wife Life is busy, hectic and extremely demanding. If we aren’t careful, we’ll let stuff get in the way and neglect the truly important things and people in our life. Encouragement goes a long way and usually doesn’t cost a … [Read more...]