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"My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love..." (Colossians 2:2 NIV)
I'm Lori - a wife to Robert, mom to grown kids, and Christ follower.
This blog is for husbands & wives leading meaningful lives - encouraging each other and making a difference in the world around them.
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Category Archives: foster with love
Building Strength – Surprise
Keep the excitement alive. Push away predictability and boredom by occasionally surprising your spouse with something new. And remember, it needs to be about them and not you. ~ from 7 Ways to Build Strength into Your Marriage Do you … Continue reading
Encouraging Words: Galvanize
Sometimes encouragement is more than words: Encouragement = Protection How much do you know about steel? Steel is mostly made of iron with some amount of carbon, and different alloys to vary its use. Steel is the most common and … Continue reading
Planning & Encouragement
Yesterday was February 14th – Valentines Day. Many couples created a plan to celebrate – did you? These couples planned a dinner – either at a restaurant or at home. They planned to purchase gifts and cards and flowers. I … Continue reading
Building Strength – Rest
Incorporate times of rest. This is not about being away from each other. Rather, allow time for renewal and rejuvenation of the things you love together. Just as the silent notes in music can create a powerful impact, so too … Continue reading
Love is…
We often see 1Corinthians 13 highlighted at a wedding or anniversary. Our son and his bride used this verse on their cake and elsewhere at their wedding. But how often do we translate this verse – these words – -the … Continue reading









