Tim and Olive's Blog

Thoughtful marriage, parenting, and life.
  • Permission to be yourself You Hereby Have Permission to Be Yourself
    In my conversations with people, one of the recurring unspoken sentiments I hear is a request for permission to be themselves.  No one actually says it in quite those words, of course, but under the surface, the question often is, “Am I ok (especially if I’m not like others)?” Read More
  • So you’re annoyed at your spouse. It’s your fault, not theirs.

    Have you ever been annoyed at your significant other? Sometimes I wonder if I get more annoyed at my wife, or she gets more annoyed at me. In a recent survey, men and women were asked what they found to be the most annoying time wasters of their spouses or significant others.
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  • baby faith How to Have a Baby Without Losing Your Faith

    “After the baby came, I haven’t had time to pray, read the Bible, journal, go to church, or attend small group.  In fact, I barely have enough time to shower, let alone think about God!”
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  • JustPotters Handmade Mug I love this mug made by JustPotters

    This morning I bought this beautiful handmade mug from JustPotters. I love the design, the colour, how smooth it feels, and the fact that my daughter’s middle name, Joy, is on the mug.
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  • 6 Reasons why You should become a Mentor

    Mentoring has become a buzz word these past few years. I’ve read countless articles about why you should find a mentor. I’m convinced. And I’m pretty sure most people are convinced. Having a mentor is a great idea. But this blog post is not about why you should get a mentor. This blog post is about why it’s a great idea for you to BECOME a mentor (If you are wondering how to find a mentor, here’s a blog post I wrote about how to do that).
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  • Oh how a baby grows

    It’s amazing how much a baby changes in just 3 months.
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  • The Gospel and Marriage

    Just read this insightful quote by Tim Keller in his book “The Meaning of Marriage”.
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  • prank-Pasukaru76 The 7 Best Pranks I’ve Seen

    With April Fool’s Day being only a month away, it’s time to start scheming about pranks to play on your loved ones for April 1st. As I start planning what prank I’m going to pull on Olive this year (I’m just joking Olive, I would never dare play a prank on you… neeeever), I reminisce about that best pranks I’ve seen (or been involved in).
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  • Stop Trying to Cheer Up Your Wife

    If you’re a new boyfriend or husband, here is my advice to you: Stop trying to cheer up your girlfriend or wife. At least not all the time. I know this might not make sense to you right now, but trust me, it’ll be one of the best things you can do for your relationship.
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  • make mom's day 7 Simple Ways to Brighten a New Mom’s Day

    Brightening a new mom’s day can be quite simple.  As I’ve gone through the experience of having a baby and the fogginess that accompanies it, there have been several things that people have done that have blessed my heart.  I thought it might be good to share these things since many of our friends are either expecting, are new parents or know someone who is one of the above.  Want to bless a new mom?  Read on.
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