When life shakes everything we thought was secure, we discover what we’re really built on. Pamela Duran shares how losing nearly everything became the beginning of rebuilding her identity, purpose and faith—and why being shaken is not the same as being destroyed.
Category: Relationships
Has Your Marriage Become a Little Too Predictable?
A comfortable marriage can be a wonderful thing—but too much predictability can quietly drain some of the fun, romance and connection from it. Monette Sedberry shares how breaking just one routine, trying something new and staying curious about each other can bring fresh energy to a long marriage.
What If You Don’t Need Your Old Marriage Back?
What if you don’t need your old marriage back? Monette Sedberry shares how small changes in everyday routines can create new opportunities for friendship, affection, intimacy and connection in this season of marriage.
Are You Protecting Yourself More Than You’re Loving Your Husband?
Over time, disappointment and unmet expectations can teach us to protect our hearts—even in a loving marriage. Monette Sedberry explores the emotional armor we may not realize we’re wearing and what can happen when we choose openness, vulnerability, and connection again.
‘Tis the Season:
Class reunions invite us to revisit the good old days, laugh about shared memories, and remember the dreams we once held. But they also remind us that our best life isn’t behind us. Wendy Fletcher reflects on nostalgia, resilience, and why this season of life still holds exciting possibilities.
When Love Is Still There… But You Still Feel Lonely
Love can still be present even when emotional closeness seems distant. In this heartfelt article, Monette Sedberry shares how opening her heart to her husband transformed their relationship—and how the courage to be fully known can lead to deeper intimacy, renewed hope, and stronger connection.
The Blessing of Grandmotherhood After 60
Many women anticipate the arrival of a grandchild with excitement, but few are prepared for the depth of love that follows. Suddenly, your heart expands in ways you never imagined possible. A simple smile can brighten an entire day. A tiny hand wrapped around your finger can stir emotions that seem almost overwhelming.
Reset Love, Build Connection, and Awaken Your Sex Drive
Have you ever thought: “I want to feel close again, I just don’t know how to get there.” You’re trying. You’re more aware. You’re even showing up differently. But when it comes to real intimacy—emotional closeness, vulnerability, desire—something still feels blocked. And if you’re honest, It’s not just him. It’s that you don’t…
4 Ways to Get Intimacy and Connection back in Midlife Marriage
Have you ever had a moment where you thought: “I see it now, I know what thoughts I have been thinking that are not serving my marriage, they are thoughts causing distance between my husband and myself. I understand what I’m doing.” But your marriage still feels the same still distant not connected? You’re more…
From Roommates to Lovers Again
Are there some things you are holding onto and not forgiving and letting go of? You know what I’m talking about. We lie to ourselves and think somehow, we are protecting ourselves. I am here to tell you when these show up for me, I have to stop and forgive and ask God to change my heart. These build up in marriage and are big reasons we feel the disconnection.









