Have you ever hoped to have a perfectly wonderful day, date, or evening; then ruined it by something you did or said? It’s a sickening feeling. You wish you could have a do-over. But that’s just in movies. We canNOT go back. We canNOT not see things we’ve seen or heard words we’ve heard. So today, make plans to not ruin your day. Take seriously the following two tips: 1. DO Remember how much Jesus loves you & what real love is. Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does …
31 Days to a More Intimate Marriage
Hi sweet moms! Steph here. We’ve got a special treat for you today! We’ve got our friend, Sheila Gregoire with us and we’re talking about sex. (Yes, we’re boldly going where The M.O.M. Initiative hasn’t gone before.) I know it’s not something you hear a lot about in Christian circles but we are thankful for Sheila’s willingness to ‘go there.’ She’s got a new book out, 31 Days to Great Sex, and we are blessed to have this interview with her to share with you! So, whether your engaged, a newly wed, or a mom who has felt too tired, …
Why Having “The Talk” Is Not Enough
There is no question the culture in most developed nations is sexually charged. Sex sells everything from shampoo and deodorant to lawn mowers. According to a report by Harris Interactive in 2007 68% of TV shows have explicit sexual content. The “wardrobe malfunction” of the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show reminds us that even sporting events are not safe. In a world where our young girls are being sexualized (see Toddlers and Tiaras), is it reasonable to think that one sex talk is enough to combat what our culture throws at our kids daily? Instead I challenge you to begin …