by Joyce Zook | Nov 18, 2025 | Love the Holidays, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage
~1 Corinthians 13:5 I love this quote from Max Lucado, which illustrates the meaning of love is not rude. Rudeness snatches parking spaces. Rudeness mocks others. Rudeness interrupts. Christ, on the other hand, was courteous. He was patient, thoughtful, and careful to...
by Joyce Zook | Nov 4, 2025 | Love the Holidays, Love Your Home, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage, Marriage
Updated October 2025, initially published in November 2023 Stop feeling lonely and isolated from your husband during the holiday season. Start experiencing the joy of dating your mate when money and time are tight. Keep the lines of communication open throughout the...
by Joyce Zook | Oct 21, 2025 | Love Your Home, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage
I felt angry and unhappy when I woke up. Jealousy coursed through my blood. My husband had bought several new expensive items and planned a hike on the Appalachian Trail with our son. Meanwhile, I felt sorry for myself; I didn’t have a fun vacation on the...
by Joyce Zook | Oct 7, 2025 | Love Your Home, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage
Love bears all things regardless of what comes. ~ 1 Corinthians 12:7AMP I want to look at this verse on how we bear all things. What do we do when we disagree? When should we speak up, and when should we remain quiet? How do we actually resolve our conflicts without...
by Joyce Zook | Sep 25, 2025 | Life, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage
Do you feel like your husband doesn’t listen? Many women struggle with communication, believing their husbands don’t understand their needs. Often, we seek comfort while men tend to focus on solutions, leading to misunderstandings. Poor communication is a common...