by Jodie Stevens | Oct 2, 2014 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness, Love |
“You give a little, he give a little.” That’s what the old woman said when I asked her secret to 57 years of marriage. For many people marriage (and life) is a battle of wills with no one prepared to surrender. Sometimes it takes more courage to give up your ‘right to...
by Jodie Stevens | Jun 24, 2014 | Love |
We were in Monterey last Thanksgiving. It was a rare day along the majestic coastline with 8 to 12 foot waves smashing against the shores of Asilomar Beach. Each spray left behind a mist that hung in the air and danced in the sunlight giving off the illusion of fog....
by Jodie Stevens | Apr 7, 2014 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness, Humor, Love |
Before I met my husband a friend invites me to a seminar called “How to Find a Date Worth Keeping” hosted by well-known psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud. I don’t really want to go and I think to myself: “I’m educated, I have a minor in psychology and I don’t...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 23, 2014 | Humor, Love |
God brought my husband into my life right about the time I made peace with being single. I was having a great time making friends in the singles ministry at church. I was enjoying everyone, except one guy who I thought was really annoying. And to make matters worse,...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 2, 2014 | Love |
Dear Lord, teach me how to love my neighbors. Please remind me to be kind and gracious to them, instead of quickly rushing inside and closing the door so I can avoid speaking with them. Dear Lord, teach me how to love my coworkers. Show me how to care enough about who...
