Strong and Courageous
Unlikely proclaimers and prophetesses dressed in baby-stained t-shirts, rumpled aprons, sweaty workout clothes and business blazers have been speaking into my life. “Deep breath in. Deep breath out,” says my Zumba instructor, then pulls out a glittery sign: YOUR ARE BEAUTIFUL. YOU SHINE. I smile and shake my sweaty head. Her words echo another word […]
5 Unconventional Communication Tips for a Better Relationship
Last week for Valentine’s Day my husband & I switched minds! He wrote a beautiful romantic guest post, while I wrote a very practical straightforward list to share about relationships. Guess that means we don’t always have to fit into presupposed molds and patterns, right? 1) Don’t assume you know what your partner is thinking, […]
What Makes a Woman Beautiful: A Man’s Perspective
Husbands love your wives Even as Christ also loved the church And gave himself for it (Ephesians 5:25) These words were Paul’s somewhat simple instructions for the church. Perhaps he did this intentionally because he knew most men could only remember one thing on any list. How do we know that Christ loved the church? […]
I Am an Illegal Alien
This is a repost from last year on our curtisandceli blog. In honor of my father’s death on this day eight years ago, I am re-posting it. I wish I could tell you whether I’m for or against illegal immigration. I believe many people come here illegally because they feel they have few options for […]
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