by Michelle C. Martin | Apr 4, 2023 | Marriage, Questions, Society, Teachings
A few nights ago, Joshua and I realized something about our relationship. We are no longer infatuated with each other. I’ve seen too many divorce stories in the news recently. Thankfully, I didn’t see divorce much as a child. Though I knew what it was, my...
by Michelle C. Martin | Dec 5, 2022 | Baptism Prep, Family Life, Parenting, Society, Spirituality
“God moves among the pots and pans.” -St. Teresa of Avila We recently had some friends over for dinner: two female graduate students, a working 26-year-old man, and a newlywed couple weeks away from having their first child. And of course, me and Joshua...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 8, 2022 | Family Life, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Society
The other day I was reading a book and wanted to show Joshua something in it. He was studying for a licensing exam and, honestly, a little annoyed I had interrupted him. I quickly apologized and said, “I’m sorry, I don’t need to bother you right now.” But then he just...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 4, 2022 | Marriage, Marriage Prep, Questions, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
One night in college I was up late studying with my best friends and roommates. Another friend who lived in the apartment above us came in, asking for our advice about a situation in her relationship. She said that her partner was unstable and had been pressuring her...
by Dan Brooke | Sep 20, 2022 | Baptism Prep, Church, Family Life, Prayer, Spirituality
When I had free time, I didn’t know how to use it. What was I going to do with all of my free time? My mind wandered over the possibilities: projects I’d neglected, plans that needed some “quiet thinking time,” and conversations that were probably overdue....
