I felt stuck in the grind, like I had spent too many days on wash, rinse, dry and repeat. My children had also been sick an unbelievable amount of times in just a few short weeks. Life felt like a flood of to do’s and routine rather than a beautiful journey to behold. That’s when…
https://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-9.jpg7001600Lauren Hallhttps://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ftf-logo-300x186.pngLauren Hall2025-02-17 12:01:502025-02-19 14:50:33How Carefree Parenting Can Enhance Your Life
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…
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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…
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How Carefree Parenting Can Enhance Your Life
I felt stuck in the grind, like I had spent too many days on wash, rinse, dry and repeat. My children had also been sick an unbelievable amount of times in just a few short weeks. Life felt like a flood of to do’s and routine rather than a beautiful journey to behold. That’s when…
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…