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joeywenning
Oct 13, 20243 min read
When life’s too busy
I remember when I was a young wife, new employee in a full-time position, and living permanently away from my parents for the first time....
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joeywenning
Apr 18, 20243 min read
Asking and Receiving
Anyone who has a baby or toddler knows how hard it can be to figure out their needs. Parents often try the obvious things first - food,...
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joeywenning
Mar 23, 20243 min read
The Paradox of Confession
Recently my three year old broke something of mine, and when I asked her about it, she did two things: 1 - she lied (“It wasn’t me,...
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joeywenning
Feb 6, 20233 min read
The power of nonverbals
Have you ever listened to a two year old talk? As my two year old comes into her personality, one thing I’ve enjoyed is witnessing her...
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joeywenning
Dec 7, 20222 min read
Bringing tenderness to your marriage
Happy Advent! Can you believe we’re almost halfway through? I’ve been reading this amazing book called, “Behold: A Guided Advent Journal...
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joeywenning
Nov 5, 20222 min read
Date night anyone?
Is anyone else jumping up and down that it’s finally the weekend?! What are you doing to take advantage of your time off work? Do you...
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joeywenning
Aug 18, 20222 min read
Going “all in”
I’m sure many people can relate to me when I say that balancing everything in life is hard. From giving your best at work, raising and...
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joeywenning
May 7, 20222 min read
Sacrifice and love
Mother’s Day is tomorrow in case anyone needs that reminder! I was joking with my husband that I finally knew what I wanted for Mother’s...
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joeywenning
Mar 30, 20222 min read
What are you choosing that’s not your spouse?
Have you ever thought about how many options we have to choose from today? You can drive through downtown and notice a strip of...
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joeywenning
Dec 7, 20213 min read
Giving without cost
“Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” Matthew 10:8 This verse, a new favorite, has been cycling in my mind over...
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joeywenning
Oct 23, 20213 min read
A.R.E. you there for me?
If you’ve been following my blog posts for a while, you’ll notice the emphasis I put on connection and vulnerability. While traditional...
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joeywenning
Sep 13, 20212 min read
Beauty in the brokenness
I was sitting outside while the kids played on the swing set. I didn’t want to be - I felt checked out. My mind was preoccupied with...
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joeywenning
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Hardness of heart
“How blessed is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.”(Proverbs 28:14) One, of several,...
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joeywenning
May 15, 20212 min read
Summer love
After I wrote this post, this title came to mind and it made me think of the song, “Summer Nights” from the musical, “Grease”. There’s...
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joeywenning
Mar 31, 20213 min read
Have you been like Judas?
We’re officially in Holy Week and quickly approaching Easter. As we continue to prepare for Our Lord’s Passion and Resurrection, I’ve...
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joeywenning
Jan 30, 20213 min read
The value of wasting time
It was 6am and the baby was awake. I brought her downstairs, tiptoeing as to not wake up any of the other kids. I made coffee and sat by...
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joeywenning
Nov 16, 20203 min read
Science + Faith = Winning Combo
We're taught to believe that our hope needs to be in either science or faith. We're even encouraged at times to keep the two separate,...
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joeywenning
Sep 14, 20202 min read
How to know when you should seek marriage counseling
Seeking marriage or couples counseling is a big decision. It’s not uncommon for a couple to try counseling as a “last ditch effort”...
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joeywenning
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Substance use and relationship distress
As we continue to adjust to our current situation with covid-19, I’m sure you’ve been aware of the increase in substance use. Substance...
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joeywenning
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Why do couples get divorced?
What’s the number one reason couples get divorced? This is a question I’m often asked by both couples I’m working with and acquaintances...
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