I (Laura) remember as I was growing up every book I read ended with these words, “…and they lived happily ever after.” These words become instilled in our brains and we believe that our storybook life will end the same way! Then we get married… we have kids… we work more than we want to… […]
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Blogger Mark Manson wrote an interesting piece pointing out that it’s not what we want in life that determines whether we are successful or not. It is how we are willing to suffer. He explains that into adulthood he dreamed of being a musician. Even after dropping out of music school and giving up practicing, […]
The list of private issues, between a husband and wife is lengthy. Things like finances, church problems, job stress, how you will discipline your kids and deal with family should be discussed solely between a husband and wife before it is common knowledge to everyone in the home. While you may not often think about […]
In Mark 11, Jesus tells his disciples that they can say to a mountain be thrown into the sea, and it would be done for them. Some suggest that he was looking at Jerusalem as he said this, and the temple built upon its hill. He had just left it in a tizzy after overturning […]
According to the Frederick’s of Fierce Marriage, is not what you do or how you do it that makes a date memorable and impactful. Even if you don’t consider yourself that adventurous, you can have incredible dating experiences with your spouse by remembering the three necessary ingredients. The first is intentional connection. Connection is […]
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Reading God’s Word is one way that we grow deeper in our personal walk with the Lord, and reading it together is one way that we can grow closer as a couple. If you think it’s hard to get started, here are three simple ideas you can try. One… Take a Psalm a day. Most […]
https://i1.wp.com/jayandlaura.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/praying-blog.jpg?fit=1030%2C644&ssl=16441030Diane Laffoonhttps://jayandlaura.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Logo-300x138.pngDiane Laffoon2019-01-08 18:55:382019-01-11 16:17:383 Ways to Get into Scripture as a Couple
In our family, the week after Christmas before the kids go back to school has always been… anticlimactic. You know you build up so much to Christmas, then once Christmas is over, there’s a lot of time there before routines and schedules get back into rhythm. We call this the after Christmas blues. But we […]
https://i1.wp.com/jayandlaura.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/snow-winter-blog.jpg?fit=1030%2C644&ssl=16441030Diane Laffoonhttps://jayandlaura.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Logo-300x138.pngDiane Laffoon2018-12-26 04:16:252019-01-09 16:58:34Attack the After Christmas Blues
And They Lived Happily Ever After
Blog PostsI (Laura) remember as I was growing up every book I read ended with these words, “…and they lived happily ever after.” These words become instilled in our brains and we believe that our storybook life will end the same way! Then we get married… we have kids… we work more than we want to… […]
Choose Your Struggles
Blog PostsBlogger Mark Manson wrote an interesting piece pointing out that it’s not what we want in life that determines whether we are successful or not. It is how we are willing to suffer. He explains that into adulthood he dreamed of being a musician. Even after dropping out of music school and giving up practicing, […]
Seek Privacy
Blog PostsThe list of private issues, between a husband and wife is lengthy. Things like finances, church problems, job stress, how you will discipline your kids and deal with family should be discussed solely between a husband and wife before it is common knowledge to everyone in the home. While you may not often think about […]
Move Mountains
Blog PostsIn Mark 11, Jesus tells his disciples that they can say to a mountain be thrown into the sea, and it would be done for them. Some suggest that he was looking at Jerusalem as he said this, and the temple built upon its hill. He had just left it in a tizzy after overturning […]
Plan an Unforgettable Date
Blog PostsAccording to the Frederick’s of Fierce Marriage, is not what you do or how you do it that makes a date memorable and impactful. Even if you don’t consider yourself that adventurous, you can have incredible dating experiences with your spouse by remembering the three necessary ingredients. The first is intentional connection. Connection is […]
3 Ways to Get into Scripture as a Couple
Blog PostsReading God’s Word is one way that we grow deeper in our personal walk with the Lord, and reading it together is one way that we can grow closer as a couple. If you think it’s hard to get started, here are three simple ideas you can try. One… Take a Psalm a day. Most […]
Attack the After Christmas Blues
Blog PostsIn our family, the week after Christmas before the kids go back to school has always been… anticlimactic. You know you build up so much to Christmas, then once Christmas is over, there’s a lot of time there before routines and schedules get back into rhythm. We call this the after Christmas blues. But we […]