Heather @ Not a DIY Life

Life is not a Do-It-Yourself project. I share my journey of faith and parenting, hoping to share encouragement, advice, or simply humorous stories of what-not-to-do.

The Love Dare – Day 1

By Heather @ Not a DIY Life on November 5, 2008

Ladies, are you ready for the The Love Dare? Let's face this challenge together. C'mon, I dare you to work on improving your marriage!
Day 1: Love is patient – "Love will inspire you to become a patient person." (p.1)
Patience helps you to learn from your mistakes because you slow down, think before you speak, and evaluate the [...]

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The Love Dare

By Heather @ Not a DIY Life on October 22, 2008

At the center of the new movie Fireproof is The Love Dare, a book that the movie's main character is challenged to read to help his failing marriage. The book is a 40-day challenge that offers daily reading, Scripture, and a dare, all aimed at strengthening the love and bond of the couple.
This book is [...]

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Dating Your Spouse

By Heather @ Not a DIY Life on September 30, 2008

My Hubby and I recently had a "date night". Before we became parents, we had date nights regularly. Our dates were simple, usually a home-cooked dinner with candles followed by a movie on the couch.
Since our little one arrived (16 months ago – gulp), we have had only a few evenings out without her. Our two [...]

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To Obey?

By Heather @ Not a DIY Life on September 23, 2008

I love to watch America's Funniest Home Videos. So much so that I will laugh uproariously when I watch it, especially if someone is getting hurt.
Not too long ago, an episode featured some funny wedding videos. One featured the vows during a wedding ceremony. The bride was repeating after the minister as she had been [...]

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