It’s “Marriage Prayer Friday!”

Last week we committed to join with you every Friday in praying for marriages to be refreshed, renewed, healed, restored and thriving. Whether you are praying for your own marriage or for the relationships of others you know, we hope you appreciate the value of this...

Introducing “Marriage Prayer Friday!”

Marriage is one of life’s most thrilling and challenging relationships. It has enormous potential to bring deep satisfaction and joy for individuals while influencing a culture and world in gorgeous ways. On the other hand, a marriage in breakdown brings greater...

Who Are Your Walking Partners?

Minnesota winters require creativity if you like to keep fit by walking. Locally, we’re fortunate to have a dome-covered soccer field with a walking track around it where I regularly meet friends to catch up on life. It’s a terrific way to multi-task. I am...

They Inquired of the Lord

I’m on Day 53 in a 90-day Bible reading plan and the process continues to fascinate me. Reading so quickly allows me to see certain details, make interesting connections, and recognize themes while things are fresh in my mind. Here are some examples that are...

Praying for Children, Part 5

I hope this has been a beneficial week of reflection and prayer for you as we have been interceding together for the children we love. And now the conclusion of this series:Here Among UsWhat other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the LORD our...

Praying for Children, Part 4

The idea for this series was given birth while I cared for our daughter, Carly, at the hospital last week. I kept hoping for a free moment to post on marriage because Larry and I have been partnering with others on concerns about marriage health lately. Instead, it...