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Chickens & Cows
I was wondering what I'd write about today for the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Then my husband came into the sun-room... Robert came in to see me after dealing with a nest/hive/hideout of yellow-jacket bees. He told me cows and chickens are coming to live at our house...
Willingness – Support with Action
"Where the heart is willing, it will find a thousand ways. Where it is unwilling, it will find a thousand excuses." - Arlen Price We're free to do as we please in this country - the United States of America. Ordinary people, taking extra-ordinary...
Dating Your Spouse
Who said dating is done once you're married? It's NOT! (or it doesn't have to be!) I found a great site to spark ideas - it even has step-by-step instructions in case you've forgotten 'how' to date. At Married Life Online they have a page where you can download...
Take Action Bible – review
I especially like the list at the back of the NKJV Bible with 52 action ideas. I wonder what it would be like for a husband and wife to take a year and do all of these actions - wouldn't that be an interesting thought... (something to talk to Rob about doing!) As a...
Max on Life – book review
I love to read. It's one of my most favorite things to do. So when I found a site that offerred the chance to read for free and then review the books, I jumped on the chance! I chose two books. The first was Max on Life, by Max Lucado. There were many questions...
John Maxwell explains “harmony”
Rob and I are watching John Maxwell's daily vLogs - they're 1-minute videos expounding on words his followers have sent in to him. One word stuck out to me - Harmony. Harmony - not just necessary in leadership, it's a great thing to pursue in a marriage relationship...
To be Engaged
It isn't just a time period preceding marriage.EngagementTo be meshedTo be interlockedTo be embedded, built into or attached to another partThat's what marriage can be. Two people working together like clock-work. They're separate and yet enmeshed - their ability to...
Tangible Encouragement
Sometimes encouragement can take a tangible form. On a cold, dreary day a hot bowl of homemade soup with a side of crusty warm bread can feel comforting. Never underestimate the power of warmth. The one you love may not always be close, but if they are, then reach out...
Encouraging Couples – John & Margaret Maxwell
I've been searching for couples living in the public eye, who value the encouragement their spouse provides. Because I don't know them personally, the only way I can gauge their appreciation is by their outward, public behavior and written words. Robert and I have...
Encouraging Couples – John & Margaret Maxwell
I've been searching for couples living in the public eye, who value the encouragement their spouse provides. Because I don't know them personally, the only way I can gauge their appreciation is by their outward, public behavior and written words. Robert and I have...
Marriage – a work in progress.
Work in progress? That's what all our marriages are... Your marriage isn't perfect and neither are you or your spouse. Neither are Rob and me. We all are just a work in progress. [Tweet "You're a work in progress - just like your spouse. Don't focus on perfection -...
Why are you encouraging your spouse? Focus on the big picture.
Sometimes when you give your spouse that little verbal pat on the back, it can be done without much thought. He or she does something nice, performs well, or needs a positive word, and you respond. No biggie. Easily accomplished. Moving on to more important...
Why are you encouraging your spouse? Focus on the Big Picture.
The Big Picture of your life isn't always in view... sometimes when you give your spouse that little verbal pat on the back, it can be done without much thought. He or she does something nice, performs well, or needs a positive word, and you respond. No biggie. Easily...
Plan to Encourage
Your plan to encourage your spouse will make you a voice of possibility in their ear – here are a few questions to ask yourself as you build your plan.
Water with Encouragement
My house plants get a lot of exercise. They wilt. They revive. They wilt, and they revive once more. What's the miracle that brings back their strength? Water. It's a simple thing, yet vital to a plant's ability to live. In life, we face challenges that can make us...
What does the mirror reflect?
Does the mirror reflect what you want it to? No, I’m talking about the physical object – I’m talking about your words, describing your spouse!
Do you raise up – or cross out?
Imagine a paper - 8 1/2 by 11, white - with a signature written on it. Now imagine preparing to draw a line on the paper. One straight line drawn horizontally across the page. What do you do with your line? The line is you & that special, unique signature is your...
A summary – 7 ways to encourage your spouse.
Inspire with Hope - "I believe we can build an incredible future together."Fortify with Faith"I contribute strength to your belief in God."Foster with Unconditional Love"I demonstrate creatively how much love, without limitations and conditions, weaves our life...
Support with Joy Filled Zeal
Joy filled zeal is found in the areas in which you and your spouse take action. It’s what you wake up to do with such an immense passion that you can’t stop thinking about it… and it’s especially impressive if it has an impact on more than just the two of you… more than your children and family…
My Purpose at Encourage Your Spouse
Your purpose drives your behavior. Do you have a purpose in what you think and do? Here’s mine: to encourage. Read about the benefits after 14+ years and 500+ posts…
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