by Shelia Shook | Nov 22, 2020 | Be Inspired
When I was young, lonely, and vulnerable, I flirted with the devil. The least bit of attention I received made me hungry for more, but my marriage vow wasn’t just to Bill, it was a promise I’d made to God, too. I loathe the idea of being unfaithful. I told Bill about...
by Shelia Shook | Nov 8, 2020 | Embrace Life
Why do we say hurtful things to our spouse that we would never say to a stranger? We are supposed to love and respect our spouses, not tear them down. Whether to build ourselves up or to defend our own actions, blame and defensiveness is not the way to honor marriage....
by Shelia Shook | Oct 31, 2020 | Embrace Life
Is your marriage a Covenant Marriage? When you promised to have and to hold, etcetera, etcetera, did you really mean till death? Every marriage should be a Covenant Marriage, but only three states in the USA: Arkansas, Arizona and Louisiana actually issue a Covenant...
by Shelia Shook | Sep 29, 2020 | Be Inspired
What does true love look like? Holding hands, public affection, stolen glances? Dusty Springfield sings: The look of love is in your eyes The look your smile can’t disguise. The look of loveIs saying so much more thanJust words could every sayAnd what my heart has...
by Shelia Shook | Sep 15, 2020 | Learn to Cope
When we marry, we all have certain expectations. What about you? What did you expect? My friend, Emily, says when she and her husband, Steve, were dating, she honestly thought he could, and should, run for President of the United States someday. With the upcoming...
