Tag Archives: faith

Road Rage- why??

Posted on October 23, 2018 by A Silver Garden

True confession – I do not understand road rage.  I just don’t. Why are people angry on the road?  Impatient?  Rude?  Irrational? The real truth is that I probably cause some of it – because I am patient, considerate, and … Continue reading →

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Savoring My Darkest Day — A Silver Garden

Posted on October 20, 2017 by A Silver Garden

John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Some memories are so distinct. The clarity is so crisp and real that you can relive every moment, feeling, smell, and sight. Your senses come … Continue reading →

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The Impossible Made Possible

Posted on April 28, 2015 by A Silver Garden

Yesterday was a good day, but it was also bittersweet.  We celebrated the life of a man I had only known for about 3 years.  But, in those 3 years, he was a huge part of mine and my husband’s … Continue reading →

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Marriage Prescription: “Date Night Questions”

Posted on February 13, 2014 by A Silver Garden

Thanks be to God, our journey continues towards our relationship recovery. I already discussed last week’s session in my previous blog, but I forgot to mention that we had a new homework assignment to look forward to for this week. … Continue reading →

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4th & 5th Steps of My Marriage Step Study

Posted on January 16, 2014 by A Silver Garden

Openly examine and confess my faults to myself, to God, and to someone I trust. (Steps  4 and 5) “Happy are the pure in heart.” I am afraid to look at how long since my last entry, but I will … Continue reading →

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Marriage Step Study Steps 1&2

Posted on December 3, 2013 by A Silver Garden

In my quest to apply the 12 step program to my marriage, I have reviewed them and decided that I think the first two steps need to be addressed together. *Step one – I am not God and I am … Continue reading →

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A Marriage Restored

Posted on November 14, 2013 by A Silver Garden

This is the story of a friend, C, and her husband, T. Restoration made possible by grace, grit, and God! I am grateful for the opportunity to share it with you!    C:  T and I were married at 23.  We … Continue reading →

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How I Date a Stranger

Posted on October 26, 2013 by A Silver Garden

Just like the television show of my childhood, I have to agree that dating is a game.  Any time you are in a position to ask someone ‘out’, or if someone asks you it involves a certain roll of the … Continue reading →

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I Pulled The Plug (On a Sunken Boat)

Posted on October 4, 2013 by A Silver Garden

I am happy to say that my life, my hope, my faith and my peace are all in pretty good place these days.  Actually I should say they are all in a great place in comparison to any of the … Continue reading →

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Secret to a Happy Marriage

Posted on October 2, 2013 by A Silver Garden

“the secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.”  Henny Youngman

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