May 16, 2012

Theological Imagination

Our relationships with our children can shed light on our relationship with God. Stacey offers some thought-provoking examples.

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May 8, 2012

The Hardest Thing About Marriage

Happy 14th Anniversary, Josh and Stacey! Josh reflects on a question he was asked many years ago about marriage. Would he answer the same way today?

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May 2, 2012

Joy

In a marriage, it’s the little things that say “I love you.” Stacey talks about a long-standing Saturday morning ritual that says just that.

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April 26, 2012

Every Day Is Day One

With Stacey’s new job, she and Josh no longer share the same context for their life together. Josh observes: “For the first time in a long time, we have to work on building that sense of togetherness intentionally. We have to set aside time just to catch up on the ins and outs, the hows and whys.”

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April 17, 2012

Rocket: Rights and Responsibilities

Josh and Stacey have acquired a dog and the children are thrilled. They’re also learning to “grasp fully the complexity of a relationship where another living being depends on them for his livelihood and thriving.”

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April 10, 2012

The Biggest Mistake We’ve Ever Made

Josh and Stacey have finally found a buyer for their house in Oregon. But with the deal about to close, a major hitch develops. Will God show them a way through all this?

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April 2, 2012

Priesthood

As the Church prepares to celebrate the feast of the ordained priesthood on Holy Thursday, Stacey reflects on the priesthood of all the faithful. She writes: “I have a priestly sacrifice to prepare in tending to this week’s details of family life and bearing hardships patiently.”

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