Setting Realistic Expectations for the Holidays
Updated in December 2025, initially posted in December 2021. What I expected to happen at Christmas didn’t happen. My high expectations ultimately ruined the holiday. There was no joy or peace as we gathered to give thanks and celebrate the birth of Christ....Love Is Not Rude from 1 Corinthians 13
~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...How to Have Dates During the Holidays
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...Escaping the Complaint Trap
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...Love Is Not A Quitter from 1 Corinthians 13
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...My Free Gift To You
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