Sheri Mueller, Marriage and More…

I am one who believes the romance and love of Valentine’s Day is something to weave throughout a marriage continually, not on one day established by Hallmark. Also, there is message Hallmark leaves out of the equation in their advertising and cards…sacrifice. I imagine they wouldn’t sell a thing if a card said, “I will [...]

There are numerous marriage tips available and it becomes difficult to sort them all out, and decide which are the best ones to implement. Well… hopefully I can resolve your dilemma. Recently, I was interviewed by WHCF Radio out of Bangor, Maine on marriage tips for the 40-day Love Dare Challenge the station is doing [...]

The Sex, Marriage and Fairytales video I came across this week  is done by a talented young man who is taking YouTube by storm with his inspired lyrics and unabashed love for God.   He speaks boldly and with such eloquence for someone who is not even married; yet, his message is one that every [...]

A new book came across my desk this week by Mark and Grace Driscoll entitled, Real Marriage – The Truth About Sex, Friendship & Life Together.  Touted as the talk of Christian publishing circles months before its release, I had to take a look and provide my honest appraisal. One thing the Driscoll’s do well [...]

For those who have been devoted followers of my blog in the past, I apologize for my long absence.  My intense focus in 2011 was to complete my undergrad and start my master’s program in counseling.   I’m happy to report I accomplished both goals and look forward to spending more time writing.   I appreciate your patience, [...]

This has been a  soul-searching week that is only half over.  I have found that through the practice of learning and self-reflection that is part of the college program I am enrolled in — I have lived a very sheltered life when it comes to the depravity of the human soul.   Yesterday I observed the [...]

The other evening, when I finally had some down time from the onslaught of typing papers and preparing a verbal presentation for my courses at school, I vegetated to the couch to catch up on a few programs I had TIVO’d.  Fast forwarding through the commercials (my favorite thing to do), I noticed that Who [...]

A young pastor at my church recently wrote an amazing post on his blog about the journey he has witnessed with his grandparents, and their recovery from an accident.  His words are an excellent reminder of how to love your spouse even when you think no one is watching.  The legacy of love we will leave behind [...]

Dear Blog Friends, I have been away from the computer for several weeks as I recuperate from surgery.  My typing skills and endurance are limited, but my sweet husband thought he would write a note about our experiences together over the past three weeks. Here’s his side of the story – On the drive home, [...]

Part of marriage includes taking care of each other’s parents.   Ten years ago it was my husband’s turn to help me through the illness of my mother and her subsequent death.  This year has been my turn to help my husband. The past thirty days have been a whirlwind of emotional and physical stress, as [...]