Trashed By God

Trashed By God

ShareLast night, Trisha and I had a chance to go out for a fun night at Zainies Comedy Club. Three comedians came together to provide an evening that would benefit Flood Relief Fund. It was a great night. Susan Isaacs is a lady that I had heard a ton about. Trish was able to hear [...]

Protecting Your Rep

Protecting Your Rep

ShareA few months ago, Trisha went to pick up our youngest son from school. He got in the van, and they started to head home. On the way home, she said to Isaiah, “How was your day?” He said, “It was good.” She replied, “What did you do today?” “We played and had gym.” So [...]

Reckless Worship

Reckless Worship

ShareThe older I (Trisha) get the more I realize that everyone has a story. Just writing those words I’m sure you are already thinking of yours. John Mark McMillian’s story of how he came to write “How He Loves” is a reminder of the power of one’s story. The problem with my “story” is that [...]

5 Things You Must Do to Restore Your Marriage After An Affair (Repost)

5 Things You Must Do to Restore Your Marriage After An Affair (Repost)

Share{We continue the series of reposts today, hoping to reach people who have experienced an affair but have a desire to restore their marriage. It IS possible. Yesterday we heard from so many people who used Trisha’s post as a resource for a loved one, friend or family member. Please pass this post along to [...]

Five Things You Must Do When Your Spouse Has Had An Affair (Repost)

Five Things You Must Do When Your Spouse Has Had An Affair (Repost)

Share{ We are reposting this series of posts today and tomorrow as a resource for you to pass on to those you know who are in this situation. We’d be honored if you would retweet and post this on Facebook to share this message with as many hurting people as possible. } The pressure of [...]

Unspoken Expectations

Unspoken Expectations

ShareMost people only communicate what they expect from a relationship after they have been disappointed or let down. We talk to people all the time that are unhappy in their marriage, unhappy in a relationship, dissatisfied with a friend, because the relationship isn’t what they thought it would be and isn’t what they expected it [...]

As Much As He Ever Has

As Much As He Ever Has

ShareAbout a month after Trisha and I separated, we went to our counselor’s office for a very pivotal appointment. The first phase of forgiveness had taken place; trust had begun to be repaired; Trisha had allowed herself to be vulnerable again. The mission of this appointment was to confess anything that I had not confessed [...]

My Wasted Life

My Wasted Life

ShareI wonder how much of my (Justin) life I’ve wasted being insecure? For the first 32 years of my life, I am not sure there was another dysfunction that drove my life more than insecurity. I got cut from the basketball team in 7th and 8th grade, and from that point forward, I always worried [...]

Ground Level

Ground Level

ShareA few weeks ago, Trisha wanted to mulch the flower beds in our front yard. It was blazing hot outside and the last thing I really wanted to do was landscape. But for her, landscaping is her escape; it is something she really enjoys. So I went to Home Depot and bought 12 bags of [...]

8 Things that Restored Our Marriage Pt. 2 (Repost)

8 Things that Restored Our Marriage Pt. 2 (Repost)

ShareWhile every marriage is different, the challenges are similar and the things that cause us to drift apart are often repeated. What we have discovered is there are transferable principles that can help heal and restore your marriage back to God’s original intent and dream. Restoration Principle #2: Your willingness to confess and pray will [...]

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