Ask new questions. Don’t assume you know his answer. Just be curious Share honest thoughts, trust grows through letting him in. Not hiding. Laugh together, find the humor again. Pray for your husband, God’s best for me and thank God for the fact you two are different. How boring to be married to yourself, we need novelty, we need that polarity, it’s what creates the passion.
Make Every Day a Sweet Monday
The blooming of springtime in the South is always beautiful, and I could think of no more wonderful way to welcome it than by gathering with precious women on March 30th, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, on a sweet Monday for Sweet Monday’s “The Most High Tea.” This special celebration marked the 30th anniversary of www.sweetmonday.org, the ministry…
The Power of Your Words
When I was 19 years old, one conversation changed the direction of my life. I was a college sophomore studying TV broadcasting, dreaming of becoming a morning show anchor. (Think Jane Pauley and Joan Lunden—I wanted to be just like them!) At a choir party, I met a man named Cal Thomas, a well-known journalist…
How to Rebuild Intimacy Without Pressure, Performance, or Pretending
If you’ve been reading to my last two posts, you know we’ve uncovered two truths: Today, we’re moving into the action phase. No checklists. No tips that feel forced. No “do this or fail” pressure. As I share these ideas with you I want to share what God has done in my marriage—and how He…
I missed you
Have you ever gone on a trip without your children or spouse and heard the words “I missed you” upon your return? It warms your heart that someone cared enough to miss you, and makes you feel valued and loved. It affirms that your presence makes a difference. Recently, I went to visit some of…
7 Steps for Step Grandparents
You will be amazed at how quickly a grandparent can fall in love with more kids. Step grandparents often share that they have a fabulous love relationship and a beautiful bond with their step grandkids. These little hearts and minds don’t view them as a step anything. They are just Nana or Grandpa.
A March Season of Life
For most of us, March marks the return of spring, and with it, new vegetation, multiple shades of green, milder temperatures, and bright blue skies. Yet March is a month known for its changeability. Sometimes, within just a few hours, spring-like weather morphs into strong, biting winds, severe storms, or a sudden return to frigid…
Struggling With Communication? 5 Tips to Build Connection and Rekindle Intimacy in Marriage
If you’re an empty-nest wife feeling like your conversations with your husband feel flat, shallow, or tense lately, this one’s for you. So many wives tell me: “We’re talking, but we’re not connecting.” Or: “He doesn’t open up.” Or the classic: “We’re good, but something feels off.” Here’s the truth no one tells you: Communication problems are rarely communication…
Friendship After 60: How to Build and Keep Meaningful Connections in This Season of Life
One of the biggest myths about aging is this—by 60, you already have your people. The truth? Friendship after 60 can become more complicated than it was at 30. Children grow up. Careers end. Friends move. Health changes. Some friendships quietly fade. And suddenly, the circle looks smaller. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does making…
Loveuary: My Valentine for Every Woman Living Her Best Life Sixty Plus
February is almost over, and with it the Hallmark Channel’s “Loveuary”—a month dedicated to celebrating love. Inspired by this theme, I want to extend my own Loveuary message to every woman who is part of our Living Your Best Life Sixty Plus community. Whether you are a contributor or a reader, you bring wisdom, joy, and encouragement…









