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...]
Learning to be Content
{Cue the dramatic music} Two sisters married to the same man. One is beautiful and the man is clearly in love with her. The other does not have the man's love, but she bears him many children. Each sister is jealous of what the other has. Sounds like a great plot for a soap opera, movie, or novel. However, this story has not been made up by some … [Read more...]
Easiest DIY Birthday Calendar
When I got married, my family more than doubled in size. I started having a hard time keeping up with everyone's birthday. For a while now, I've seen birthday calendar ideas on Pinterest. I've wanted to make one for myself, but never really liked the designs of the ones I saw online. They were all so big and bulky. No offense, but I didn't want a birthday calendar taking up a … [Read more...]
10 Christian Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List
Best Christian Books to Add to Your Summer Reading I just returned from a family vacation to the beach. To me...summer and the beach means lots of time to read. I love reading. It's one of my favorite ways to pass time. The last time I posted here, I wrote about 4 Practical Ways to Guard Your Thoughts. Some of the things I suggested were reading the words of other … [Read more...]
4 Practical Ways to Guard Your Thoughts
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” –Philippians 4:8 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this … [Read more...]