As you may remember, I’ve been enjoying a delightful “second act” as a budding artist. I’ve been painting, drawing, and taking *lots* of classes. I can honestly say, it’s been such a gift. There’s something deeply satisfying about finding a new way to express yourself… especially at this stage of life. One of the artists…
Five Ways to Awaken Desire God’s Way
God’s design for sexual intimacy isn’t about perfection or trying harder. It’s about choosing love first—consistently, intentionally, and faithfully. When you love your husband because you see him as God made him, not because you want to change him, desire awakens naturally. And that’s what this post is all about: how to align your heart,…
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
If you’re about my age, that title may trigger the memory of a song by the same title released in June of 1976 by Elton John and KiKi Dee. It’s one of those lines in a song that can really get stuck in your head. In fact, I’m willing to bet that some of you…
The Stops and Starts of Forward Motion
One of the greatest deterrents to forward motion is fear. Fear takes many forms: fear of outcomes, fear of insufficiency, fear of pain, fear of lack of knowledge or ability, fear of criticism, fear of failure. Fear of any kind is like a giant stop sign for moving ahead. Fight fear with faith in Creator God, who provides what you need to overcome fear.
Why Trying to Improve Your Sex Drive Is Making Intimacy Harder
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.









