It happens to the best of us—marriage becomes mundane over time. Even those of us who are trained and educated in relationships (yes, my hand is raised) can find ourselves treating our spouse like a business partner rather than a romantic, lifelong companion. Love songs never warn you about Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. when…
https://courses.firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-juan-vargas-1955119-5655225.jpg364800Lauren Hallhttps://courses.firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ftf-logo-300x186.pngLauren Hall2025-02-09 10:16:112025-02-03 10:22:53Marriage: How to Move Past the Mundane to Magical
Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of love, is a day steeped in both history and tradition. Yet, like the best love stories, its origins are a little mysterious, a bit quirky, and undeniably charming. So, before we dive into how you and your loved one can celebrate in meaningful ways that don’t involve crowded restaurants…
https://courses.firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-5.jpg7001600Lauren Hallhttps://courses.firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ftf-logo-300x186.pngLauren Hall2025-02-02 09:08:082025-02-19 12:16:25The Real Meaning of Valentine’s Day and How to Celebrate
When my son was two-years-old, he drew a really beautiful picture of swirls, scribbles and dots… with a rock on the side of our car. The scratches were fairly superficial, but the incident revealed something deeper between my husband and I–it was the first time we realized we had different parenting styles. Parenting can feel…
Marriage: How to Move Past the Mundane to Magical
It happens to the best of us—marriage becomes mundane over time. Even those of us who are trained and educated in relationships (yes, my hand is raised) can find ourselves treating our spouse like a business partner rather than a romantic, lifelong companion. Love songs never warn you about Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. when…
The Real Meaning of Valentine’s Day and How to Celebrate
Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of love, is a day steeped in both history and tradition. Yet, like the best love stories, its origins are a little mysterious, a bit quirky, and undeniably charming. So, before we dive into how you and your loved one can celebrate in meaningful ways that don’t involve crowded restaurants…
Do Different Parenting Styles Collide or Combine?
When my son was two-years-old, he drew a really beautiful picture of swirls, scribbles and dots… with a rock on the side of our car. The scratches were fairly superficial, but the incident revealed something deeper between my husband and I–it was the first time we realized we had different parenting styles. Parenting can feel…