“I just need to know if it’s possible for two people to stay happy together forever, or at least for a few years.”
– Juno (title character in the 2007 Academy Award winning film)
Our family’s answer to this question is a resounding “YES!” To a generation that increasingly questions the possibility of enduring love, we testify that, by the grace of God, it is entirely possible for couple to “live happily ever after.”
But lasting happiness is rarely found by couples whose faithfulness to one another depends upon it. Abiding joy springs from unwavering commitment, not the other way around. If our marriage is to thrive, or even survive, then the promise we make on our wedding day to stick together through thick and thin, for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and health, must be taken seriously. It has to be honored and kept.
Our family’s goal in sharing our memories, photos, philosophies, and ideas through this website is to inspire other couples to pour their time, energy, and resources into strengthening their own marriage, building their own home, and enjoying their own children. We want to encourage families to spend more time together — celebrating cherished traditions, establishing new ones, making memories, and seeking God’s wisdom for living, as only homes built firmly upon the Rock can hope to stand against the cultural storms that rage against them.
So here’s to marriage, home, and family. Here’s to husbands and wives. May God strengthen your love and commitment one to another and set you on the path to living “happily ever after,” beginning today.
Shabrena says
November 23, 2019 at 11:03 amI love your website; it is very warm and welcoming! Thank you for your encouragement on marriage and family bonding and for pushing the idea that marriage is a life time commitment and is not meant to be taken lightly. Sadly, today we see so many marriages failing or lost. Thanks for stepping up and making a difference. May God continue to bless and use you and your family to help reach out to others!
Jennifer Flanders says
November 28, 2019 at 10:05 pmThanks, Shabrena. You’re right — marriage should be a lifetime commitment. It makes us sad, too to see so many marriages failing.
Mary says
October 13, 2019 at 5:31 pmFound this by accident. Awesome! Great ideas for this 86 year old great grandmother. Blessings.
Jennifer Flanders says
October 14, 2019 at 6:45 amThanks, Mary. I believe in providence rather than accidents, but am happy you found us either way. Blessings be upon you and all your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, too! Hope you’ll come visit again soon.
Deborah says
February 12, 2018 at 2:52 pmLooking forward to hearing you speak at Green Acres Baptist church on 2/15/18. Do you live in Tyler, TX?
Jennifer Flanders says
February 12, 2018 at 3:34 pmYes, I do, Deborah. I’m looking forward to speaking at the Forerunners Luncheon on Thursday. I hope you’ll come and introduce yourself while we’re there. I love getting to meet readers face to face!
Melissa Post says
September 4, 2016 at 3:14 pmDo u homeschool?
Jennifer Flanders says
September 4, 2016 at 4:59 pmYes, we do.
bob dole says
October 10, 2015 at 8:19 pmHi Family!,
I just wanted to say this website has helped me in more ways then one!.
The temptation of sex before marriage and drugs and other sins presented by the devil have been hard to overcome. But this site and the loving hand of jesus has shown me the way.
praise and happy tidings.
Sincerely,
Born again christian.
heartforhomemaking says
February 7, 2013 at 7:16 amI very much enjoy, and am encouraged by your website. I recently read your book ‘Love your Husband, love yourself’, on my kindle. I have to say, it is superb. Thank you for all the work you have put into it.