This is a space where I, Sam, one part of the married duo, will share some of our everyday highs and lows in this crazy thing we call A Perfectly Imperfect Marriage.
With a strong emphasis on IMPERFECT!
"We do NOT DO because we cannot. We DO NOT do because we do not want to. For when we want to do something we make a way."
When your wife is in pain or struggling, it's essential to recognize that she isn't broken—she's hurting. This distinction is crucial. Pain and struggle are a part of life, and they don't define her worth or capability. Instead of viewing her as someone who needs fixing, see her as someone...
In the past, lack of communication was often cited as the leading cause of marital failure. Couples struggled to express their needs, leading to misunderstandings and distance. But today, a new culprit is emerging—lack of commitment. In a recent survey, 73% of divorced couples stated that...
In marriage, the idea that "what I do is still we" means that every action one takes as an individual still impacts the partnership. A wife who realizes this understands that her decisions, even those she makes alone, are woven into the fibers of their shared life. Whether it’s managing...
When I think back to the beginning of my dating life, and the beginning years of my marriage, I shudder at how immature I was and how poorly I handled a lot of situations.
Through all of them there was one commonality, selfishness and expectation.
I expected everything to be centered around me....
A short romantic comedy: To lighten things up and give you hope, in an unexpected way!
In the small town of Harmony Springs, life had a way of weaving the extraordinary into the everyday. For Sammy and Rownan, a couple married for over twenty years, life had been anything but harmonious...
Anger is often seen as a powerful and uncontrollable force. When someone is angry, it can feel like an explosion of raw emotion. However, anger is actually a secondary emotion, which means it typically masks deeper, more primary feelings. Understanding what's behind the anger can help us address...
Everyone encounters setbacks and failures. The key is how you respond to these challenges.
This week Ive seen a lot of posts on social media and had a couple few conversations with friends that are going through some hard times. I too have had a few weeks of inner struggles. Just a...
First off, let's acknowledge that life is busy. Between demanding jobs, household chores, and social commitments, finding time can feel impossible. Here is the pointed truth though, that is anything but a secret, it’s not about having time; it’s about making time. Prioritizing your...
This week Ive been writing about becoming the best version of you, no matter where your relationship is at. And how finding direction through Jesus is the best way to get there.
If you have not read my last two posts “Your spouse dosnt have to change, you do.” And “Becoming the...
Well for me, and I hope you too, it means that I draw closer to God. Consistently and intentionally, working to become the woman, wife, mother, daughter, friend, co-worker, ect., He has called me to be. Now don’t get me wrong, some days I’m just plain old tired and even just typing...
Listen up my friends. If I can bestow upon you one tremendously important piece of information it is this. You can be the only person who changes and see great new beginnings.
For some of us we are waiting for the person whom we love dearly to wake up and become the person we...
Throughout the bible we see many with an inflated sense of self. The bible starts right off with satan who wants to be at the same level as God (Isaiah 14:13-15) and then slyly duping Eve into the same frame of mind (Genesis 3:4-6). And let me add this little caveat, right from the beginning,...