I hadn't planned on falling in love.
But love came—uninvited—and with a knowing smile crossed the threshold of my heart and stepped into my life. I didn't want to believe, because I was afraid. I didn't want to open my heart, because I'd been hurt. So love took its time settling in, giving me time and room to get accustomed to what I'd decided would not be part of my life.
Slowly and with determination, it threaded roots down into the soil of my heart. It fed off long-buried hopes, off un-whispered dreams. Then, love bloomed.
The arrival of love can be as disconcerting as it can be happy. The growth of love can be traumatic, almost violent because it asks us to give. Change. Learn. And give again.
Within the pages of my stories is love that's real. Love that frightens and challenges. Love that pushes and demands, then gives an unexpected, abundant return.
Love like this does happen. But in most cases, it doesn't happen simply. Learning from love, nurturing love, growing love—takes work. Knowledge. Humility and prayer and a willingness to try one more time.
That's what my resources section offers. Practical, immediately applicable help, and therefore, hope for you and your marriage. I invite you to linger here, take what you can use, and share it with your friends.
