“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 I remember the day that we decided to move forward. It was early December. We had a peace that came suddenly, and whispered assurances from the Lord…start now. After waiting for that peace for nearly seven years, it seemed like […]
Marriage & Family
How to Cultivate an Unshakeable Marriage ~ 5 Practices for Living as a Team with your Spouse
It was a dusky evening in the spring, and I found myself at my favorite local coffee shop, sipping on a hot beverage with my computer in front of me. I had just finished chatting with a couple of my barista friends and was sitting down to work on a writing project. This had […]
6 Ideas to Maximize your Vacation Time Over the Holidays
Make the best use of the time ~ The Apostle Paul The other day I was considering how to maximize my time over the holiday season. Most of us have some kind of vacation during Christmas and the New Year and if you’re anything like me, you want to use it to the fullest! Here […]
A Wife and Mother’s Journey in Intentional Living
Hi everyone! My name is Heather, Judah’s wife. Judah and I have been very excited about JesusHacks and the opportunity to share about how God has been using the whole concept of living intentionally in our lives. As a wife and mom, taking practical steps towards intentional living, especially this past year, has been a […]
What Dating, Love, & Beauty Looks Like Without Pop Culture’s Influence
Stories inspire our life—but so often we listen to the wrong stories purely because of their abundance. This is troublesome, especially when it comes to our expectations on dating, love, & beauty. Because messages on love are circulating all around us in the media, it’s possible to let these messages seep into our love life […]
The 5 Best Reminders Newlyweds Give Us About Marriage
Love is a joy, but it’s oftentimes not treated this way. After a while, marriages can grow stale. What was once undying love and commitment can become routine and loneliness. And picking up on this possible turn with marriage, our culture sometimes warns against the institution of marriage, making more people today become serial daters. […]
Dating Is Not the Time to Be a Missionary
This is a guest post by Debra Fileta. You can guest post too by clicking here. W.W.J.D.? Remember the epidemic that swept across the nation years ago, calling men and women of all ages to ask themselves, “What Would Jesus Do?” While I’m all for becoming more like Jesus, I think this phrase can […]