Kate J. Ward

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What a Woman Brings to Marriage

23rd September 2011
As we make our way further into the twenty-first century, the term hope chest is becoming fairly extinct. In fact, many of you reading this may have no idea what I'm talking about. Also called a dowry chest or a glory box, a hope chest is a box—usuall... Read >

Relieving Tension in the Home

19th September 2011
There was a lot of tension in my home when I was growing up. When we were at odds with each other we were taught a very simple coping strategy; avoid it! Of course that didn’t solve anything or make it go away; the tension just built up over time, event... Read >

15 Minutes a Day Can Change Your Marriage

14th September 2011
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. ~ Proverbs 12: 18 Maybe it would sound better in a Cockney accent, a la the Geico Gecko. Fifteen minutes could add fifteen or more years to your marriage. However, there is a... Read >

Committed to a Mortgage, But Not a Marriage

17th August 2011
Amidst all the “home and garden” television programs these days, there’s a popular one where couples tour several homes then decide at the end of the show which one to purchase. What’s interesting about this show (aside from the shocking amount of money s... Read >