MEET JOAN BORTON
Journeying through Marriage, Disability and Faith
Joan has a truly authentic faith that is not afraid to look honestly at some of the murkier parts of life. She approaches life’s difficulties with humor, wit, and unshakeable trust in God. Her writing is a true reflection of who she is.
It’s the Little Things
We haven't made it to the Jersey shore yet this year. Lord willing that will change next week when we spend a day there as Jerry's preferred way to celebrate his birthday. We enjoy playing arcade games together (if you ever see Jerry missing a couple teeth it's...
Blessings of Disability in Marriage Part 2
I am glad so many of you enjoyed the Top Ten List last week. Disability in the family is not all about sadness, challenges, ir missing out. There is much joy and blessing in our families, as there can be in any family. Let's take a look at some additional blessings...
The Blessing of Disability in Marriage – Part 1
There is a lot of sadness and heaviness in our community and country this week. I thought I would divide the post about the blessings of disability in marriage into two posts. It may be good to take a little lighter look at those blessings this week. What follows is...
The Impact of Disability on Marriage
Last week I left us with a challenge - "Let’s each take a moment today and ask ourselves what is one thing I can do this week to reinforce the foundation of my marriage and show my spouse that they are my number one priority and focus (after our relationship tie God...
What Are You Building On?
“The most foundational thing to see from the Bible about marriage is that it is God’s doing. And the most ultimate thing to see from the Bible about marriage is that it is for God’s glory." Pastor John Piper I am thankful that marriage was and is God's idea. If the...
The Third Wheel in Marriage
Thank you for all the Marriage Monday. encouragement. I am excited you came back. I am grateful for the feedback you offered. We will get to the suggestions made so far as the weeks move along. Please keep those suggestions, comments, questions and wedding...
Marriage Monday is Here!
Welcome friends to Marriage Monday! If you have followed me very long you know that I have been married for nearly 22 years to the amazing Jerry. On our first anniversary we attended a marriage conference. One of the speakers said, "Life wouldn't be so difficult if...
Tomorrow is the Day!
Remember to visit tomorrow and join the kick off of Marriage Monday!
It’s Saturday . . . but Monday’s Coming!
A big change is coming . . . Check back on Monday for the inaugural post of Marriage Mondays!