I Do Every Day Archives

That’s Not Really How We Do Things - I Do Every Day - August 3

A pastor's idealized family background contrasts sharply with the author's own experiences of poverty, violence, and faithlessness, highlighting...

That’s Not Really How We Do Things - I Do Every Day - August 3

And Then We Had Kids - I Do Every Day - August 2

As parents, Lisa Lakey and her husband experienced a profound shift in their relationship, transforming from carefree couples to frazzled...

And Then We Had Kids - I Do Every Day - August 2

Zoom, Zoom - I Do Every Day - August 1

As we navigate the complexities of marriage and conflict, it's essential to consider when to confront and when to overlook, just as a photographer...

Zoom, Zoom - I Do Every Day - August 1

Uh-Ohs, Pizza, and the Holy Spirit - I Do Every Day - July 31

As Christ followers, the Holy Spirit is the unbreakable connection that binds husbands and wives together in marriage, forming an unshakeable bond...

Uh-Ohs, Pizza, and the Holy Spirit - I Do Every Day - July 31

Just Tell Me What I Want to Hear - I Do Every Day - July 30

A husband's willingness to tell his wife the unvarnished truth, even when it's uncomfortable, can be a powerful catalyst for growth and intimacy in...

Just Tell Me What I Want to Hear - I Do Every Day - July 30

Who's the Ringleader of This Circus? - I Do Every Day - July 29

Many women struggle with feeling like they're juggling too many responsibilities, leading to an "I've got this" attitude that can be exhausting for...

Who's the Ringleader of This Circus? - I Do Every Day - July 29

How Much Would You Pay for a Twinkie? - I Do Every Day - July 28

A box of Twinkies sold for $5,150 in 2000, highlighting how much value we place on the things we love. In a thought-provoking exploration, one man...

How Much Would You Pay for a Twinkie? - I Do Every Day - July 28

The Full Spectrum of Feeling - I Do Every Day - July 27

Discovering a mild colorblindness at 20 led the author to reflect on his emotional limitations and how they impact intimacy with his wife, leading...

The Full Spectrum of Feeling - I Do Every Day - July 27

Unless You’re Bleeding, We Don’t Want to Know - I Do Every Day - July 26

As we navigate the demands of modern life, our marriages can easily become lost in the clutter of distractions, leading to a lack of true presence...

Unless You’re Bleeding, We Don’t Want to Know - I Do Every Day - July 26

Sex After Kids - I Do Every Day - July 25

As a new mom, Janel Breitenstein realized that sleep often took priority over intimacy with her husband, but she knew their relationship needed the...

Sex After Kids - I Do Every Day - July 25

The Secret Ingredient in My Lasagna - I Do Every Day - July 24

A frazzled mom shares her chaotic day, but instead of dwelling on failure, she finds solace in the promise of Jesus' perfect love and acceptance,...

The Secret Ingredient in My Lasagna - I Do Every Day - July 24

What Are We Talking About? - I Do Every Day - July 23

Marriage communication is often misunderstood as simply talking, but a successful relationship requires depth and intimacy in conversations. By...

What Are We Talking About? - I Do Every Day - July 23

Keeping Up With the Wilsons - I Do Every Day - July 22

Meet the Wilsons, a loving couple who embody the love of Jesus through their kindness and generosity, inspiring one writer to discover her own...

Keeping Up With the Wilsons - I Do Every Day - July 22

The Good Kind of Leaving - I Do Every Day - July 21

When a job loss forces a couple to reevaluate their life plans, it can become an opportunity for growth and unity. By embracing the challenge of...

The Good Kind of Leaving - I Do Every Day - July 21

The Thing We Don't Talk About - I Do Every Day - July 20

In a candid exploration of the unspoken topics in marriage, a writer shares her personal experience of confronting a taboo subject with her...

The Thing We Don't Talk About - I Do Every Day - July 20