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It is a sweet and firm reminder that, in the darkest night, His company is real. There is no refuge more secure and comforting than His presence.

The marriage we will enjoy tomorrow is built by the choices we make today as we walk hand in hand with God.

Worthy Of It All by CeCe Winans has been on my playlist a LOT this summer. Written by David Brymer and Ryan Hall and featured on CeCe Winans' album, Believe For It, it has been one of my go-to songs for worship on the go (in my car) and in my house! I decided to stop and take a deeper look into the lyrics. Much of the song comes from Revelation 4. Revelation 4:9-11 says: 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who live

Some of the best date nights don't require a fancy outfit, a tank of gas, or a reservation — just a tent, a flashlight, and your own backyard. Backyard camping is the kind of date that feels like a getaway without ever leaving home. Pitch a tent (or skip it and just go for sleeping bags under the stars), string up some twinkle lights, and suddenly your yard feels like a different world. It's nostalgic, simple, and surprisingly romantic — all the charm of camping with none of

The Blessing song lyrics are based on the Aaronic blessing recorded in Numbers 6:24-26 when the Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites” (v.22). This song was co-authored by Christian worship artists Kari Jobe-Carnes, Cody Carnes, Steven Furtick, and Chris Brown. It is said that this song was born out of a late-night writing session in February 2020. The team had been writing for hours and were finishing up when Pastor Furti

Reliving a date is like stepping back into a cherished moment frozen in time. The memories return with surprising clarity. Each recollection brings back the emotions that made the experience special, allowing a person to revisit a moment that once brought happiness and connection. These reminders create a vivid sense of nostalgia, making it feel as though the date is unfolding all over again. Beyond simple remembrance, reliving a date can deepen appreciation for a relationshi

The Story Behind the Song In Christ Alone was written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty, who met at a Christian music conference and agreed to collaborate. Keith sent Stuart a composition and asked him to write lyrics for the tune. Stuart was struck by the grandeur of the melody and felt compelled to write words that expressed Jesus' majesty. The lyrics were deeply personal for Stuart, who struggled to find his purpose until he experienced the renewing power of Jesus. When he

Marriage always goes through different seasons, and not every marriage experiences them the same way. Each couple has its own circumstances and capacity, and that shapes how every stage is lived. In our case, the arrival of our second child marked what has been the most challenging season when it comes to finding moments to relax or spaces where it's just the two of us — being ourselves and remembering why we chose each other in the first place. Those moments, when you rememb

This month, we invite you and your spouse to listen, reflect, and apply the truths found in Build My Life by Pat Barrett — a powerful worship song directed toward God's holiness and an invitation to practice vertical worship together. He Is Worthy In the middle of life's uncertainty — the busy seasons, the hard conversations, the moments when marriage feels more like work than wonder — the lyrics of Build My Life call us back to what is always true: God is worthy. Worthy of e

A simple recipe that tells the Easter story — and one your kids will still ask for decades later. Are you looking for an Easter tradition that sticks? Not just for a season, but for a lifetime? We started making Resurrection Rolls when my kids were toddlers, and twenty years later, they still ask for them every spring — partly for the meaning, and partly because they taste amazing. The story behind each ingredient ✦ The marshmallow represents Jesus — pure white, soft, and who

As a wife and mom, my calendar is rarely empty. Between being a room parent, a PTO member, and a swim team booster mom, volunteering has become a natural part of this season of life. But there's a different kind of serving I'll never forget. Nearly 15 years ago, my husband and I spent a year on the mission field — working daily in the jungles of Ecuador and the mountains of Eswatini. It was stretching, humbling, and deeply bonding. These days, with the demands of family life

When we think about worship, the most common thought is people at a church worshipping God during Sunday service. Very few people think of worship within the relationship of marriage. Yet the song Words We'll Sing Forever by Seph Schlueter is perfect for an inspiring, Christ-centered marriage because its core message is about lifting our eyes off ourselves and fixing them on the character and worthiness of Jesus. There are seasons in marriage when the calendar is full, conver

Music speaks what words sometimes can't. Song gives us rhythm, melody, and lyrics that carry everything we sometimes struggle to put into words — heartbreak, joy, wonder, love. God Designed Romance to Be Expressed God celebrated romantic expression between a husband and wife. Right in the middle of Scripture sits Song of Solomon, an entire book devoted to the beauty of love between spouses. It's passionate, poetic, and unashamed. The lovers in that book aren't just coexistin

Few hymns have endured across generations, cultures, and denominations like How Great Thou Art. Its sweeping sense of wonder, humility, and devotion continues to resonate deeply with believers around the world. Whether sung in a small country church or a packed auditorium, the hymn has a unique ability to quiet the soul and redirect our attention to God’s majesty. But beyond its powerful melody, the lyrics carry truths that profoundly shape both our personal spiritual lives a

When was the last time you told your spouse not just that you love them, but why ?In our fast-paced lives, we often rely on quick "love you's" as we rush out the door or brief text messages throughout the day. These small expressions matter, but there's something profoundly different about sitting down and putting into words the depth of what's in your heart. That's why we want to challenge you and your spouse to try something special: write love letters to each other, excha

When Cody Carnes released Firm Foundation (He Won't) in December 2021, he was walking through a season of anxiety and instability. Like many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was experiencing emotional upheaval and uncertainty about the future. In the midst of that shaking, he turned to a timeless truth found in Matthew 7:24-27—the parable where Jesus illustrates the critical importance of building your life on a solid foundation: Himself. The Foundation That Holds In th

"Kickstart your year with a creative 'New Year's Vision Board Date' to build a shared future for your marriage." The start of a new year brings with it an opportunity to start fresh and give some energy to parts of life that need a little attention. We don't do New Year's resolutions in our family. Instead, we have a tradition of each person selecting a word of the year. I love this practice because it provides a clear, simple way to focus on one thing throughout the year—acr