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10 Fun, Cheap Date Ideas for You and Your Spouse

Joshua Straub
Advice, Dating, Engaged, Finances, For Her, For Him, Friendship, Just for Fun, Married, Money, Practical, Relationships
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August 12, 2016

Christi and I maintain a date night once a week. With little kids, it’s necessary for us to stay connected with one another beyond “business talk” or “kid talk.” However, like most couples, spending money on a babysitter and the date itself can get pretty expensive over time. That’s why we’re creative in what our…

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The Power of a Peaceful Home

Rayni Peavy
Blog, Emotions, Faith, Friendship, Holidays, Married, Practical, Relationship, Spirtuality
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September 4, 2013

Most of us have been to someone’s home and upon walking in the door immediately felt the presence of peace. It’s like it hits you in the face right as you walk in and you feel enveloped by it while you’re there. Why do some homes feel full of peace and others don’t? How can…

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Sometimes You Just Need Someone To Listen

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Articles, Communication, Dating, Emotions, Engaged, Expectations, For Her, Friendship, Issues, Issues & Culture, Married, Practical, Relationship, Relationships
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August 22, 2013

I was having a tough day. It was just a day where my emotions were feeling raw. I was frustrated and discouraged over some thing and the tears came quickly to my eyes all day. And I mean alllll day! I tried to put on a brave face and not act wimpy. I didn’t want…

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You’re Frying The Eggs Wrong

These eggs are really underdone.” I uttered these words to my husband who had just cooked me breakfast. This sweet, handsome man had just prepared food for me…and I told him he did it wrong. I must admit that I am quite picky about the texture of my scrambled eggs. I want them to be…

Potluck Friendships

Justin met Aaron his freshman year of college. They are a testament to the fact that “potluck” (random) rooming assignments can work. After living together during their freshman and sophomore years, they served as dorm leaders their junior year and remained close friends. The summer before their senior year, I entered the picture as Justin’s…