What a Wild Unkept Rose Bush Taught Me About Being Present I grew up hearing about roses my whole life. My grandmothers had rose bushes at their homes. My mom loves roses and gifted me with rose bushes more times than I can count. My mother-in-law loves roses too. … [Read more...] about Stop and Smell the Roses
Marriage/Couples
Therapy in Pictures: Family Systems
Recently I saw a couple who gave me one of those moments therapists live for: when something finally changes. We’ve been working for weeks towards getting out of their well-worn patterns when it comes to conflict. Inching toward doing things in a new and better … [Read more...] about Therapy in Pictures: Family Systems
When God Closes a Door
What Abraham and Sarah Teach Married Couples About Unexpected Detours, Trusting God, and Walking Forward Together Most marriages aren't built in the extraordinary moments. They are built in the ordinary ones. They are built over morning coffee before work, … [Read more...] about When God Closes a Door
Staying Curious: The Secret to Long-Term Love
Listen to the blog: The other day, I overheard my husband talking to one of his friends. They were discussing something he was genuinely interested in, something he was thinking about, something he had a strong opinion on. News to me! I had never heard any of … [Read more...] about Staying Curious: The Secret to Long-Term Love
Sorry Charlie: Covenant Marriage Means No Exit Door
Listen to the blog: I grew up not knowing if my father would be the same person from one day to the next. Not dramatically different. Quietly, dangerously different. The kind of different that makes a child learn to read a room the second she walks into it. So when I … [Read more...] about Sorry Charlie: Covenant Marriage Means No Exit Door
Choosing Adoration in Middle Marriage
Listen to the blog: I walked a different route to our usual pew at church on Sunday, which caused me to quite literally run into my friend. After a quick rebound from our collision, he said, "Man, Allison, you really had me messed up this week." "Why is … [Read more...] about Choosing Adoration in Middle Marriage
