Commitment 6: We will work to protect our marriage. There has been a reoccurring theme throughout Paul Tripp's "What Did You Expect?" book. He doesn't talk about marriages that have been destroyed by one, significant, unfaithful choice. He mentions marriages that have...
All through their school years, both Pete and Cali went to the same school yet never actually met. They eventually did meet thanks to their mutual friends. Set up on a blind date, they met at a pizza place called Mellow Mushroom on Friday January 13th, 2012. Just two...
As friends early on, Kolton and Amanda learned a little bit about each other before ever thinking anything more. They worked together on a group project while they were both attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College in a public speaking class. Since they were both...
Commitment #5: We will deal with our differences with appreciation and grace. From last week's post about acknowledging our differences, it is equally important to then deal with them. Many times we develop unhealthy patterns to help ourselves through the discomfort...
A husband and wife who have been married for 7 years are now guests of a dear friend's wedding who are getting married in a new city! As they step off the plane staircase, their feet hit the ground of new territory. Emotions of anticipation, uncertainty, excitement,...
What if I were to tell you that you were not in control when you chose to marry your spouse? What if I told you that Someone else created your story and that your marriage is actually not by anything you did. Sometimes we think that we are way more powerful then we...
Seven years ago at a winter youth camp for high school and college age students, Brendan and Katherine spoke their first words to each other. After a few years went by, Brendan came back to Arizona and they began to reconnect. Plans to meet were made and they spent...
After a few "ah ha" moments from continual joking by Tyler and Mckenzie, the laughter would soon turn into joyous emotions of love and excitement. They were hiking up Mt. Camelback with their brother and sister. A proposal seemed still in the distance, yet closer than...
Choices Having a willing heart is everything. Willing by definition means "ready, eager, or prepared to do something." I also read this definition, "power of choosing," thanks to Merriam-Webster. In a loving relationship, a willing heart, needs to be mutually present....
As you step onto the greens, you notice the cuts are fresh and precise. The beauty all around is serene and flawless. There doesn't seem to be one thing misplaced. You walk to where you want to sit as their guest so you can bask in the warm sun light. Pops of yellows...
