Kali Dawson
Crosswalk Contributor
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Stop Comparing Your Spouse to Their Past
Comparing them to how they acted in the past and constantly bringing up their past mistakes gives them zero space to change and grow into the individual God created them to be. And as many...Friday, October 22, 2021
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How Does Marriage Reflect the Gospel?
Contrary to popular opinion, there is no room for "me first" in marriage. It's the reason I thank God every day for the truth of the gospel and the sacrifice that Jesus made for every one of us,...Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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5 Ways Changing Routine Can Strengthen Your Marriage
It might be time to change the "usual or fixed way" you do things and try something different. It might be time to change your routine. The way you did things before kids might not work once you...Friday, October 1, 2021
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How to Teach Your Kids Integrity
I was learning from her to do the right thing in public and to do the right thing when no one is looking. I can think of many instances in my childhood where she never wavered between doing the...Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Stop Looking in the Mirror for Worth
It has taken me a lot of growing in my relationship with the Lord to realize that there is a difference between taking care of my body so that I can fulfill His purposes for my life and trying to...Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Why Your Spouse Shouldn't Complete You
God knew. He knew they would be good for you and challenge you and sometimes drive you crazy. He knew they would force you to grow. He knew that some things would even force you to run into the...Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Why to Expect Your Spouse to Disappoint You
I started expecting him to be imperfect, and it became much easier to be married to an imperfect man than to fill my head with notions of a perfect one and get upset when he fell short. This also...Thursday, August 26, 2021
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The Proverbs 31 Mom
She cares more about what God thinks of her than anyone else. She desires to please Him, which pours over and blesses her own family. This makes her beautiful on the inside, and it radiates to all...Friday, August 6, 2021
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How to Make Decisions as a Team
They say there is no "I" in "team," but I noticed that if you rearrange the letters around, you get the word "mate." Not only is my husband my soulmate, but he is also my "teammate," and it has...Friday, July 30, 2021
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How to Forgive Your Spouse
Zero in on the little things you love about your spouse. Remind yourself of these things daily: even and especially when you're upset. The right focus in a marriage can change everything. The wrong...Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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What Your Vows Really Mean
It takes work, practice, a lot of patience, and putting my spouse's needs before my own. Not because I feel obligated to do so, but because I feel a deep love towards them in my heart.Tuesday, July 27, 2021