If you’ve been around my blog for a while, you know how much I value marriage and family—and so does my husband. As a ministry couple, we have learned (and are still learning!) that keeping our marriage and family strong is essential to effectively fulfilling our calling. While I’d love to say we have it […]
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I can’t believe we’ve reached the end of our Marriage Monday Series! I hope you’ve enjoyed these posts as much as I’ve enjoyed putting them together. For our final installment, I wanted to leave you with something practical to keep your relationship thriving: creative and budget-friendly date night ideas! Let’s get one thing straight. I
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Welcome back to our Marriage Monday series! Last week, we talked about the importance of effective communication in marriage. Today, we’re diving into an equally critical topic: conflict resolution. Every couple experiences disagreements, but how you handle these conflicts can make or break your relationship. So, let’s explore some practical tips to help you and
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I am so excited to be trying something new on Makin’ Macon! If you are following me on social media, then you know that I have started this thing called “Marriage Mondays.” Each Monday, my goal is to share tips, stories, and inspiration to help strengthen your marriage. Today’s Topic: Communication! Now, let me preface
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My husband and I were recently discussing the condition of the church today and its lack of laborers. Over the years, we’ve observed how many have become complacent—sitting on the pews, expecting to be moved by the preacher without truly engaging. Once they leave the church, they return to their daily lives, disconnected from their
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Have you ever felt like your life was a TV series filled with drama? I certainly have! As an English teacher, one of my favorite moments in the classroom was watching students discover how the main character in a story changed over time. These changes didn’t happen by osmosis; they were always sparked by challenges,
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Welcome to the third installment of our Family Matters series! The first two posts were a breeze for me to write—I’m all about saving money and cherishing family dinners. But this post, well, it takes a little more effort. Not because I don’t love spending quality time with my family, but because, as a busy mom and
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Welcome to the first post in our “Family Matters” series. This series is all about the importance of family. In this first post, we are going to talk about frugal living. However, we are not talking about being cheap; we are talking about saving money without sacrificing fun! For me personally, this area is something
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My name is Erica Raynor. Please allow me to introduce myself and tell you a little about who I am. I currently live in the great state of Oklahoma, but my adolescent years and earlier years in marriage carried me to many other wonderful states, such as Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, and Louisiana. I must
I’m going to start this post off with a question. One in which I think may be difficult for some people. Who do you have in your life that you can truly trust? Think of someone other than your spouse. Who was the first person that came to mind? Now, let’s rephrase this question. Who
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