Grow together, stay together. 
Grow together, stay together.
It happens over and over.  It happens in churches, at work, in cities and throughout countries.  It happens in wealthy communities and poor communities.  It happens across the world...THE GAP.

The gap is where one person in the marriage or relationship grows either emotionally, spiritually, intellectually or in any way, and the other person does not grow.  One person excels in some way in life and the other does not.

2It creates a gap.  Becoming a better person requires stretching oneself.  Becoming a better partnership requires each of you stretching yourselves.  However, do not think you must each stretch in exactly the same way, just as long as you're stretching!

Isn't it funny that one key to a successful marriage is that each person grows as a person by themselves?  It is like a paradox.  But, it is the truth.  Maybe one of you is trying to eat healthier and the other is taking a night class towards a second degree.  Maybe you can find time to work out together.  In both those scenarios it creates team spirit within your marriage.  What does NOT create team spirit is when one of you moves forward and the other's feet remain planted in the same spot, refusing to move!

1) What are 2 things each of you are doing to make your life better?
2) What is 1 thing you COULD START doing now to move forward?
3) What are some things you can do together to build a better partnership?

~Kristin

I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.  John 10:10

​LOVE...
​1) Conquers all!
2) Is a CHOICE, not a FEELING!
3) Yourself.  It is important to stay positive because all things come from the inside out.

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​​Today’s Tip:
In trying a new recipe, which is always a really bad idea for me, this was the end product.  It is supposed to be a red velvet heart scone.  I believe the word “cardboard” was mentioned at first taste by my lovely husband  But, when I look at it I see LOVE!  I see that Love can be really messy.  It can have highs and lows.  It can reach and runneth over into many areas. It can be built on something very ugly and turn into something beautifully made.  It reminds that we are called to Love because He first Loved us by sending his one and only son.  
John 3:16  You are Loved!!
Keep in mind that LOVE is also an ACTION, not a thought or a word.  #Toughlove
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~Kristin