Category Archives: Marriage

The Dying to Self Series

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Mary

A situation with a dear loved one had me reviewing my blog for the series of posts I did on “Dying to Self”. I thought I’d repost the links for them here, in case anyone else is wanting a refresher. … Continue reading →

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Great Marriage Advice

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Mary

Earlier this year I was blog-gathering at all my favorite stops and came across a powerful comment made in response to a post…the testimony in this comment is awesome, and I contacted the author and asked for her permission in … Continue reading →

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Give a Little Extra Love

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Mary

Today I’m posting over at Weekend Kindness, Give a Little Extra Love. Check out my list of easy ways to bless your spouse, and while you’re there, spend some time browsing–there’s some great posting going on over there!

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Generation NeXt Marriage Blog Tour

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Mary

Who are the Gen Xer’s? The forty-one million Americans born in the 60′s, 70′s or 80′s. According to Tricia Goyer’s awesome new book, Generation NeXt Marriage, we of Generation X are serious about life. We want successful marriages, yet we’re … Continue reading →

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Great Advice

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Mary

When asked what advice she would leave to her children and grandchildren Mama Shoe gave these reminders: Learn to forgive others. Throughout your life you will have occasion to be hurt by people—sometimes really and sometimes just perceived. Whether they … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Up or Go Sit in the Truck

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Mary

Great quote, isn’t it? I sure don’t want to spend my life ‘sitting in the truck’, missing out because I’m not willing to get my hands dirty. And getting your hands dirty is part of friendship, marriage, parenting, Christianity. It … Continue reading →

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Marriage: Serving With Gladness

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Mary

You’ve heard that true happiness is found in serving others? We Christians especially should cultivate this bit of wisdom, following Christ’s example. Because when the focus is on us and our desires, we’re wide open to discontent and heartache, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary to Me (Wedding Pictures!)

Posted on July 24, 2007 by Mary

Today is my 14th wedding anniversary! (And 32nd birthday…) So long ago! Before dh’s hair thinned and when mine was gray-free. We were married in my grandparent’s small country Baptist church by my dad. This picture was taken before the … Continue reading →

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The Way You Do

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Mary

Crazy man of mine…last night I was tippy-toeing, standing on the bottom bunk, reaching up to hug our daughter good-night and before I know it, dh has me sitting on his shoulders and is waltzing me around the room! Scary, … Continue reading →

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It’s a Hard Rock Country Life

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Mary

My dad likes to say that God intended for man to live the agricultural lifestyle. After all, cities were first mentioned in relation to Cain’s destination after murdering Abel. Right? So I embrace the country life…it’s a healthy, wholesome, back-breaking … Continue reading →

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