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The difference between expectation and hope, and why it’s critical you know
https://www.thecourage.com/the-difference-between-expectation-and-hope-and-why-its-critical-you-know/Andrea Stunz could probably teach a masterclass on hope. A year ago she found out about her husband’s infidelity. And while they didn’t immediately divorce, she’d be lying if she said she didn’t think it was heading that way. But she held out hope, and then something happened this spring that changed everything. Andrea detailed …
The incredible story of a marriage ‘miracle’
https://www.thecourage.com/the-incredible-story-of-a-marriage-miracle/At this time last year, Andrea Stunz would have told you that her marriage was probably over. In fact, three months ago she would have said the same thing. Last spring she found out her husband had been unfaithful on multiple occasions, and even though they decided to separate instead of divorce, the reconciliation process …
How can I know my spouse loves me?
https://www.thecourage.com/how-can-i-know-my-spouse-loves-me/I’m well-versed in the 5 Love Languages and I do appreciate them for their practical application of showing love to one another. But as my heart longed for a deeper understanding of how I can know my husband loves me, I wanted something that went beyond what showing love looked like to knowing what love actually …
Why marriage and family matters
https://www.thecourage.com/why-marriage-and-family-matters/Our world revolves, for the most part, around marriage and family and I think there are very good and God-ordained reasons for that. God had a plan for marriage and family from the beginning. I’m honored to get to share my thoughts with you on this …. Because I think these are topics that matter. …
What self-care looks like in a season of healing
https://www.thecourage.com/what-self-care-looks-like-in-a-season-of-healing/This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. One of the best things I’ve done in seasons of healing is to follow the path. If healing is my goal, which it is, I don’t want to leave any stone unturned. If it’s going …
Should we celebrate Valentine’s Day?
https://www.thecourage.com/should-we-celebrate-valentines-day/I have a picture that says, “Until further notice, celebrate everything.”With so much negative in our world and in our personal lives, I’m finding it more crucial than ever to focus on celebrating the positive. It’s always a good idea to celebrate love. Do you want daily encouragement from Kirk Cameron’s online community? Join today. …
When grace looks like unanswered prayers
https://www.thecourage.com/when-grace-looks-like-unanswered-prayers/This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. There are so many stories in the scripture that fit into the gospel of grace. It’s almost like God is trying to tell us something. (*sarcasm) We have stories of grace through the life of …
A prayer for my unfaithful husband
https://www.thecourage.com/a-prayer-for-my-unfaithful-husband/This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. A prayer for my unfaithful husband? I’m sure you’re wondering why I am praying for my husband who chose to betray our marriage covenant. Honestly, sometimes I wonder the same thing. Infidelity in marriage is …
A letter to my older self
https://www.thecourage.com/a-letter-to-my-older-self/This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. Fifty, half a hunert, half a century, silver jubilee, o’ folk, like fine wine, quinquagenarian, quintastic!, demi-centenarian. These are words that now describe me. My favorite happens to be quintastic! And I quite like vintage: …
Tackling the worries of parenthood
https://www.thecourage.com/tackling-the-worries-of-parenthood/This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. Nurse: “You’re pregnant.” Me: *Stops breathing. Me: *Blank stare Also, me: *Now what? Because almost 30 years ago pregnancy tests weren’t very reliable and also because I couldn’t afford one, to save time and money, …