
Trust Me . . . You’ve Got to Try This!!
Who all is included in your household? Don’t forget you are part of your household! So is everyone else, so here is a practical way to look well to how things are going for everyone: You’ve got to try quarterlies! If you don’t know what that is, first check out

Date Night Refresh: Grow in All Forms of Intimacy *BONUS* Ten Q's
Do you remember this verse from What Kind of Learner Are You? I would love to build on that as our foundation today. I’ll share a sampling of some of my favorite verses about wisdom:
Proverbs 2:6: “ For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (NIV)

One Practical Parenting Nudge
My parents had to wait decades for this Scripture to become real for them, but they rejoiced the day it was true!
When I think of my main hope as a parent, it’s that our family circle will eternally be unbroken and we will rejoice together in Heaven, forevermore. Is that yours too?

Additional Idea For Date Night
“This is my beloved and this is my friend” Song of Solomon 5:16, AMP
This is my favorite Scripture to describe marriage! What’s yours?

Five Questions to Ask Your Kids to Replace "How Was Your Day"
What can you rejoice in today? What is going through your mind or is heavy on your heart to pray for in this moment? What are you thankful for today?

Printable Questions for Connection in Marriage
How do you grow closer to your spouse in marriage?
In our marriage, growing closer includes staying current. For us, that means aiming to check in each day by chatting about the current happenings and making sure we are giving each other our full attention.

Bonding Summer Activity with Children
How is summer going for you so far? Has it looked the way you expected? Have you enjoyed living out the plans you made, back when we dreamed about our summer in May?

Ten of Our Favorite Date Night Questions Currently
Today marks 13 years of marriage for Mark and me! Sometimes it still feels like we are playing house :)

Living Intentionally in Marriage, Part Two
If you are following the quarterly schedule for refreshing on Jan 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st, here it is!
If you are unsure what I’m talking about, make sure you refer back to Fun Monthly and Yearly Marital Enrichment Habits and Living Intentionally in Marriage: Quarterly Check-ins with Your Spouse.

Making the Most of Summer, Part Two
Did you listen to any of the episodes or read any of the articles mentioned in yesterday’s post? I would love to hear your ideas!