Ads and commercials constantly bombard us with the idea that we deserve this car or that vacation. If we want it, we should just buy it. Right? I think the national credit card debt speaks to the fact that people just can’t bring themselves to say no. Even young newlyweds often do not limit themselves—they…
Walking through the Salem Center Mall looking for a formal for my wife felt like trying to get on the right car of an Italian train—the clothing terms seemed like a foreign language—and the few words I did understand, like “clearance” and “70 percent off” didn’t exactly put me on the right track. Linda and…
As a child Liza learned that love is a feeling that comes and goes. When she was eight, her parents divorced and told her, We are no longer in love with each other.” Liza internalized the message that major life decisions, like whether or not to stay married, are based primarily on feelings. When she…
She is strong yet gentle, dignified yet humble, sincere yet patient…she is human so she makes mistakes and has an incredible need for grace and forgiveness. Now what kind of man would it take to lead a woman like that? Jess MacCallum, in his humorous, light-hearted, man-to-man guide, I Married Wonder Woman…Now What? offers a twist in…
When my husband and I moved to Dallas five years ago, we joined a church that stressed the importance of living in authentic community. We plugged into a small group that consisted of couples who’d been married 1-3 years. Our mentor couple paved the way for us to be open and accountable in all areas…
