My "yes" when I surrendered my life to Jesus was a promise that everything else afterward would include the same emphatic response. No matter what He asks.

I recently celebrated 14 years of marriage. Here are some of the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Some have been painful, others more light-hearted and graciously given from more seasoned couples.

Here are 14 pieces of wisdom after 14 years of marriage.

To be honest, it can sometimes feel impossible— to synchronize four calendars to find even two evenings per month for us to get together.

Observing Sabbath isn't about a checklist of things to do. Begin by asking, "how do I best connect with God?" and "what brings me joy?" Start small, and practice faithfully. Sabbath is about being instead of doing.

Sabbath doesn't sneak up on us each week; we know that it's coming, which is why we take time to plan and prepare for it.

Sabbath is the pause in our week—the intentional stop of things we equate with work. It is a rhythm of rest, celebration, and the renewal of our minds, bodies, and spirits.

No one can deny that the world has changed in a month. We are all coping. Grieving. Some days at a loss for words, and on others, not able to shut up. The trauma, loss, fear, and anxiety attack us at different times, and we each have to find ways to cope and move forward. The following list are 10 things I’ve found helpful while physical distancing.