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Lord’s Day Devotional; Thy Maker Is Thy Husband

Posted March 11, 2012 by slpopejoy

Sometimes there is nothing more lonely than being married. We know what it’s supposed to be like. We remember those days of wonderful intimacy. But, sometimes it seems less painful to have never loved at all, than to love and lose.

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The Weeping Of The Evergreen: Guest Post at (in)courage

Posted November 11, 2011 by slpopejoy

I have an article featured over at (in)courage today. (in)courage is the online division of Dayspring of Hallmark, and today my article, Weeping of the Evergreen is the featured article. Hope you get a chance to visit and comment!

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Tip #88 Pain: A Pit Stop on the Road Trip of Love

Posted May 20, 2011 by slpopejoy

The alternative to fully embracing the intimacy of love (and the possibility of pain) is loneliness and isolation, safe and secure emotional celibacy.

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Beauty in Brokenness

Posted May 11, 2011 by slpopejoy

The beauty of His presence is an aroma that makes grief a glorious gain, pain perfectly permissible, and loss livable.

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The WORK of Marriage – It’s Not Supposed to Hurt

Posted February 21, 2011 by slpopejoy

You might think I’m spoiled, but I say I am cherished. I used to long for a time when my husband would value me, appreciate me, consider me his utmost prize . . . and now he does. What happened? Well, I learned a thing or two, put it into practice, and I must be doing something right! At least he thinks so! And I’m willing to share my secrets!

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