Embracing a Life of Holiness in Marriage A few years ago, I found myself on a spiritual journey, exploring what it truly means to live a life that pleases God. I dove into Scriptures, meditating on the verses that spoke directly about pleasing Him. It was a time of deep reflection and growth for me. […]

DeAnna was feeling overwhelmed with the workload at home. She had made plenty of attempts to ask me for help, and regretfully, her requests fell upon deaf ears—my deaf ears. I was the one person who should have been willing to jump in and help in any way that I could, but I didn’t. Looking […]

“Hey!” DeAnna yelled from the laundry room as she came in from the garage. Her voice was agitated and slightly angry, and she was not in the mood for games. “Can you help me?” When I heard the garage door open, I started putting my shoes on to help bring the grocery bags inside. I […]

Lightening the Load Together: Why Sharing the Mental Load Matters Does it sometimes feel like you’re shouldering the entire household, juggling work and home responsibilities all on your own? You’re definitely not alone. Many couples, including DeAnna and myself, have faced this challenge in our marriage. Initially, the reality of married life didn’t match our […]

The Absence of Spiritual Leadership Feeling like your husband isn’t fully embracing the role of Spiritual Leader can make it seem like your family is missing a vital component of its foundation. Every household deserves to thrive under nurturing spiritual leadership that promotes growth and harmony. If you’re feeling unsupported or unsure about how to […]

Feeling unheard or invalidated by your partner can stir up a whirlwind of emotions. I can’t tell you how many times I have brought something up to my wife that was genuinely bothering me or important to me, only to have DeAnna deflect, defend, or dismiss what I was sharing with her. I would feel invalidated, unheard, […]

Are you feeling overwhelmed because you’ve started setting boundaries by saying “no,” only to find yourself loaded down with even more responsibilities? It can be scary to take a stand for your own needs and end up feeling more burdened than before. This sense of inequity isn’t just exhausting—it’s totally unfair. It’s unfair to you […]