Sheri Mueller, Marriage and More…

From time-to-time, in every marriage, there are periods where inspiration to connect, have fun, and try new things has vanished.  The energy to move forward simply isn’t there, and a lackluster attitude permeates the heart of the marriage.   Everyday activities and weekend plans are vanilla flavored instead of chocolate inspired with bits of toffee or [...]

Money issues will be a source of arguments in almost every marriage.  Money is often what we value for security, it’s what we survive on, and it has many emotional responses behind it.  There was a great article in the Chicago Tribune on June 12, 2010 that you can read here.   While I am not a [...]

Whenever I am in a public place, I like to watch how couples interact.  I watch for genuine affection,  attentiveness, conversation, touch, and respect.  There is a lot that can be learned about a relationship through observation.  One can quickly assess if a couple has had a good day together, a fair day,  a horrible [...]

On an average day, I receive 100-150 spam e-mails about my love life and my need to wear *BLING *  while enjoying romance with my husband.  The other day after deleting another barrage to my spam folder, I turned to my husband and said, “Honey, did you know we need so much help with things [...]

I came across this excellent blog post (so take a read first), then come back here. http://stufffchristianslike.blogspot.com/2009/08/605-having-doesnt-count-list.html The DLC (Doesn’t Count List) really makes you think, doesn’t it? Have you thought about the Doesn’t Count List when it comes to your marriage? It doesn’t count if I look a little longer than I should at [...]

This week I was going through old frames I had stashed away.  As I turned a frame over to wipe off the years of dust, I opened the back and discovered a hidden picture of my husband at the age of 17.  He had long thick black hair, large framed glasses that covered half his [...]

Millions of people will be celebrating Easter around the world this Sunday.  Easter egg hunts will abound. Deviled eggs will follow along with ham, potatoes and green bean casserole.  Children will be looking for their Easter baskets filled with sweet treats and extra special gifts.  New dresses and shoes, ties and shirts get worn to [...]

The Chicago Tribune had a special marriage section this past Sunday that featured Growthtrac Ministries, and the happy face of yours truly and my loving husband, Jim. While there were a few misquotes, overall we are very happy with the outcome of the article. You can read the full article here along with further information [...]