As a new Christian, I had many notions that I have realized throughout the years were either completely false or utterly ridiculous. Below are just a few of the major misconceptions that caused a bit of a struggle for me at one time or another. 1. Life (in general) will get easier. Wow! I was totally mistaken regarding this one!!! In many ways, life goes on as usual. … [Read more...]
Resisting the Enemy’s Foothold in Your Marriage
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the ministry of STC in such a tangible way. My husband is training for a new job, and today my heart was full of thanksgiving for the way he works hard in obedience to God, providing for our family through his employment. Until I remembered something that happened yesterday. Something that hurt my feelings … [Read more...]
Marriage: It’s My Pity Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To ~ 7 Ways to Take Your Focus Off Yourself and Put it Back on Christ
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting STC in such a tangible way. Marriage: It's My Pity Party and I'll Cry If I Want To ~ 7 Ways to Take Your Focus Off Yourself and Put it Back on Christ Let's face it, Ladies, there are days when even the best of marriages* are just plain tough. Hubby's in a bad mood and snaps at you. There's no money in the budget … [Read more...]
Marriage Maintenance: 5 Tips to Sustain a Healthy Marriage
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting STC in such a tangible way. Tips to Sustain a Healthy Marriage Did you say "I do" with stars in your eyes? Did you think because you were marrying a Christian that your marriage would be without troubles? Did you think that because you were madly in love that you would always feel that way? Did you … [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...]