Sheri Mueller, Marriage and More…

A dear friend passed on an article in the New York Times where a pastor challenged the husbands and wives in his congregation to a Seven Day Sex Challenge. I say, “Yeah pastor, way to go!” God created sex, why not talk about it in church. Some comments in the New York Times are rather [...]

I pray for safe travel for you and your families; time for reflection and giving thanks, and lower than normal family stress. May you have a truly blessed Thanksgiving. This year has been filled with health and financial challenges for many families, and unfortunately, as we look to the New Year, we seem to be [...]

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to have lunch with my husband and our pastor. During lunch, I noticed that my husband had a glob of sour cream sliding down the corner of his mouth. I reached over with my napkin and gently wiped it off. Our pastor commented, “That was a loving gesture to watch. [...]

Cold, chilly winter days are settling in on Chicago. Sitting in front of a warm fire with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book becomes my outlet for relaxation. I’ve been reading through several books recently – one for sheer enjoyment, one for personal growth, and the other for insight that will be [...]

I am convinced that marriages are built on fairy tales. If God chose my mate for me, we will be completely in sync with each other.  Little adjustment will be necessary. There will be romantic nights, massages, grapes and champagne, and endless wonderful communication with no conflict. Proverbs 28:19 tells us,  A hard worker will have plenty of [...]

My husband and I were out late this past Friday night and did not get into bed until 1:00am. I am usually an early riser, but after one turns forty, late nights aren’t agreeable to the body any longer. When my kitty started bugging me for food around 7:30am, I moaned and groaned and got up [...]

Unfortunately, my husband and I have been frontline observers to the implosion of several marriages over the past few years. It is devastating to watch a couple casually toss aside what is intended to be a life-long commitment because they no longer feel they are ‘in love’, ‘compatible”, or ‘have different goals in life’. I’ve [...]

I wish to encourage my readers to get out and vote tomorrow. We are given a tremendous gift and opportunity in The United States that so many of our brothers and sisters in Christ do not share around the world. It is a freedom to not take for granted. I have spent more time in [...]