EP 111: Are You Up for a Challenge?

Thirty-eight years, eight months, one week, and six days. That's how long I've been married to my husband. You might think that after nearly four decades, we'd have this marriage thing down pat. That by now, the hard work would be behind us. That maybe we could just coast through the rest of our marriage with the wind on our faces, enjoying the view. But being married is like riding a bike. You can only coast for so long before losing your momentum and falling over. You've got to keep pedaling if you don't want to crash. One way I've kept peddling is by taking the challenge I'm sharing on the podcast this week. Maybe you'd like to join me? Listen in to here more about it. Show Notes VERSES CITED: Ephesians 5:33 - "Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see to it that she respect her husband." RELATED LINKS: 30-Day Respect Challenge - my free email series for wives 30-Day Love Challenge - Doug's free email series for husbands 25 Ways to Respect Your Husband - full book available in print, digital, or audio formats 25 Ways to Love Your Wife - my husband's companion book to the title above Love Your Husband, Love Yourself - surprising ways science confirms the superiority of God's design for sex in marriage New Orleans Botanical Garden - snapshots from our recent visit Oak Alley Plantation - photos I took of the gorgeous house, gardens, and grounds Tasty food - pictures from our lunch at N7 Learn to Speak Your Spouse’s Love Language​ - communicate in a way that's meaningful to him Is Date Night Essential?​ - what if kids and finances make it impossible to get away? What if My Husband Won’t Plan Date Nights?​ - the situation isn't as hopeless as you may think How to Date a Husband Who’d Rather Stay Home​ - there's no place like home, so enjoy it! 50 Great Date Ideas​ - break out of the dinner-out and a movie rut Dating through the Alphabet Challenge​ - a fun way to add variety to your dating life Do Not Disturb Signs​ - free printable door hangers for when you need some privacy STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website