A godly home that flourishes doesn’t come automatically. Here are five principles that will unleash God’s power and cause your home to flourish and abound.

During all the hustle and bustle of the morning’s preparations for the day, I asked Jeff to sit with me for a minute to listen to one of our favorite songs from our wedding season. In that moment, we both were forced to stop and reflect…and listen to the rhythm of grace flowing in our lives. Now, I invite you as a guest of honor to come and listen to what the Lord has done for me and for us.

Although respect can be communicated a thousand different ways, I have discovered a few important ones that have empowered my husband and nurtured our marriage. I trust these five tips for communicating respect to your spouse will also help you speak the language of respect more fluently in your home.

Newly married and enchanted by love blossoming all around us, we ventured out into the fragrant and delightful world of gardening. What first began as a little project to enjoy together during our first spring as husband and wife has turned into an annual adventure full of profound spiritual lessons and sweet simple pleasures.

If the desire of your heart is to one day be married, I encourage you to hang on to that dream. Trust God with your heart, pray for your future spouse, and rejoice that God is answering your prayers. As you maintain an attitude of faith and expectancy, God will bring His absolute best to you!