Category "Relationships"

James and Bridget were approaching their four year marriage anniversary when Bridget suddenly filed for a divorce. Things had become rocky within the first year of marriage and neither one did much to help the situation. Shortly before filing for a divorce, one of Bridget’s friends tried to convince her to stay in the marriage […]

A few nights ago I was with my three younger sisters enjoying a chocolate latte at our favorite local coffee shop. We were laughing, chatting, and sharing the latest in our lives. Then I spotted a girl in the most adorable dress walking by the window. “Whoa! Check out that adorable, green, sparkly dress.” I […]

Before I got married, I remember people telling me things like, “Marriage is awesome, but it’s also a lot of work.” Or, “Marriage is a wonderful institution, but you’ll be challenged like never before.” Or, “Getting married is the most amazing thing on earth, but…you’ll also uncover new levels of selfishness in your heart that […]

A few years ago I attended a Christian singles dinner and conference and noticed a disturbing trend. Guys congregated on one half of the room and the girls socialized on the other. This was a “singles” event and the guys and girls literally were not speaking to one another…minus a few exceptions. After a few […]

Late(ish) last night my three younger sisters and myself loaded into the car and headed to one of our favorite local coffee shops. We laughed, we talked, we sang, and we tried not to annoy each other on the car ride down. Going out for coffee on a Saturday night, with my three younger sisters, […]

Like many of you girls, there lies a deep desire within me to someday have that person who will read my mind, get my sense of humor, and be there to share all of the wonderful experiences life has to offer. There is something deep inside of me that longs to be accepted and loved. […]