I’m Drawing a Blank
Men, fill in this blank: “Women are _________.” Too broad? Try this one: “American women are ________.” Still nothing? “Southern women are ________.” “Women within a 50-mile radius are __________.” ...
Banana Bread Pancakes
Buttery, syrupy, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts are a tradition in many American homes…especially on the weekends. One of the best parts, in my opinion, about sharing life together with your husband ...
The Rest of the Story
My life is no longer all about me. Today Justin and I dream of moving out west together. I cannot think of a better dream than moving with the love ...
Fit For A Bride
They must have just finished a tiring day of wedding dress shopping. From my restaurant booth behind them, I overheard the father say to his daughter across the table, “You ...
Keeping Company
My husband intensely dislikes social settings. We go to parties, and he smiles and tells jokes. You would never know that inside he is a big ball of nerves. His ...
What We Don’t Have in Common
Recently, my fiancé, Jacob and I attended a festival. The festival wasn’t my cup of tea but Jacob loved it. Just as I participate in activities that he’s interested in, Jacob ...
Great Expectations
My husband knows what it means to prepare. As a soldier in the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, his days are filled with rehearsals. Every funeral, retirement or diplomatic ...
Snapshots of Easter
Much of what I remember from Easter celebrations of years past come from the photo albums kept for me throughout the years. There’s the picture of my mom and me, ...
You Married an Ox
Proverbs 14:4 says, Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, but much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.” Marrying a man is a trade off, like having an ...
How Can I Forgive?
One concern that seriously dating couples and newlyweds often express is about how to forgive. I’ve honestly tried to let go and forgive,” they say, “but as soon as I ...
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