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Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Our son Zion got engaged! I am beyond excited to add this woman into our family who is truly beautiful inside and out. Zion and Day met at church camp their freshman year of High School and started dating a year and half ago. When Zion approached us a few months ago to talk about getting married, he reminded us that even though they are young (theyā€™ll be 20 and 21 when they get married) that Judah and I, and both sets of his grandparents all got married young, adding, ā€œAnd you guys all have the best marriages I have seen. Why wouldnā€™t I want to do the same thing?ā€ I was so thrilled that even though Judah and I have not shied away from showing our kids how much work marriage is, we have shown our son something that he wants to replicate. Soā€¦.here we go! Let the wedding planning begin.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Chelsea Smith Instagram - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Watching Judah be a dad is one of the sexiest things. I think itā€™s watching the inherent selflessness of parenting that gets me. But thereā€™s a catch. While we will always be parents, our kids wonā€™t always be under our care, and our sonā€™s recent engagement only highlights for me how fast that goes. If we make our children the basis of our marriage partnership, what will that partnership look like once that season has ended? One of the greatest definitions of ā€œwisdomā€ I have heard is planning with the end in mind. So letā€™s plan our marriages knowing that the partnership of taking care of our kids wonā€™t last forever.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday ā€˜Til death do us part. These are pretty typical words in wedding vows. When judah and I stood facing each other 24 years ago, saying these words to each other, it was hard to imagine all the seasons of life we would experience together between 21 years old and death. Now itā€™s a little easier to imagine. Hereā€™s the dirty little secret nobody told me. There are seasons where you donā€™t necessarily ā€œfeel the loveā€. Seasons of grief, change, children, or just random funks. If you plan for ā€œtil death do us partā€, what is your plan for those seasons? My plan is making sure I know how to receive the unconditional, perfect, love of God so that I still have something filling me up in a healthy way during those seasons (and yes thereā€™s still Netflix and ice cream). The best part is that I donā€™t need to wait for a rough season to receive Gods love! I can start now and be as prepared as possible for every season to come!
Chelsea Smith Instagram - The scripture weā€™re referencing this #MarriageMonday is, ā€œFollow me as I follow Jesus. Typically, we picture this verse like a train: Jesus is in front, Paul follows Him, and the people Paul is writing to are following behind him. But what if, instead, Paul is inviting us to follow with himā€”side by side? Rather than a hierarchy, itā€™s an invitation for all of us to walk together, following Jesus as one. When I think about my nearly 25 years of marriage with this extraordinary woman, one of my favorite parts is this ā€œside by sideā€ dynamicā€”curiously following Jesus together. Itā€™s a shared adventure, pushing each other forward, wondering together: What will Jesus ask us to do next? Where will He lead us? And enjoying that journey, together. So, hereā€™s the takeaway: What if today, you leaned into your partnerā€”whether itā€™s your boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancĆ©, husband, or wife? Picture that classic image of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, head to head, shoulder to shoulder. What if you leaned into your partner and considered the extraordinary opportunities Jesus is leading you into together? Itā€™s such a privilege, such an honor. Iā€™m ready for another 25 years, because Iā€™ve loved every chapter, every season, every day. As Chelsea and I continue discovering the next steps Jesus has for us, itā€™s a thrill and an honor. And I love it.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - The scripture weā€™re referencing this #MarriageMonday is, ā€œFollow me as I follow Jesus. Typically, we picture this verse like a train: Jesus is in front, Paul follows Him, and the people Paul is writing to are following behind him. But what if, instead, Paul is inviting us to follow with himā€”side by side? Rather than a hierarchy, itā€™s an invitation for all of us to walk together, following Jesus as one. When I think about my nearly 25 years of marriage with this extraordinary woman, one of my favorite parts is this ā€œside by sideā€ dynamicā€”curiously following Jesus together. Itā€™s a shared adventure, pushing each other forward, wondering together: What will Jesus ask us to do next? Where will He lead us? And enjoying that journey, together. So, hereā€™s the takeaway: What if today, you leaned into your partnerā€”whether itā€™s your boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancĆ©, husband, or wife? Picture that classic image of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, head to head, shoulder to shoulder. What if you leaned into your partner and considered the extraordinary opportunities Jesus is leading you into together? Itā€™s such a privilege, such an honor. Iā€™m ready for another 25 years, because Iā€™ve loved every chapter, every season, every day. As Chelsea and I continue discovering the next steps Jesus has for us, itā€™s a thrill and an honor. And I love it.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Chelsea Smith Instagram - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Chelsea Smith Instagram - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday I will never forget something Judah shared with me during a time when he was feeling emotionally and physically fatigued. It was a full season; he was flying between Seattle and LA every week and preaching 7 times every Sunday. We were laying in bed on a Saturday night and he confessed that he didnā€™t know if he could get up to preach the next day, but he felt like he couldnā€™t ā€œpull himself out of the game.ā€ In that moment I called an audible by making a simple phone call to find someone else to preach (one of the advantages of working together). I tell this story because I believe spouses can be each otherā€™s greatest assets in guarding their mental health. We need to have open, honest communication with each other and listen when someone says they are struggling. We need to be vulnerable to admit when we need help. Sometimes we need to help our spouse get a practical plan toward healing. One of the beautiful benefits of marriage is that we can be there for each other. As a wise man once said, ā€œTwo people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.ā€
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday The google definition of stuck in a rut made me laugh, ā€œIn a settled or established habit or course of action, especially a boring one.ā€ Does that ever feel like marriage in these winter months? Because Judahā€™s and my personalities are so opposite it seems like we are always pulling for either more routine or more adventure (you can guess who is pulling which way!!). But I have to admit -even though i love my routines mixing things up and bringing some adventure helps keep us from a boring rut. Adventure doesnā€™t have to be exotic-trying a new board game or cooking a new recipe, driving to a new spot on an afternoon drive or dancing or even reading a book together could all keep us from a boring rut. Is there anything new you could do this week to keep out of a rut?
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Each week I try to come up with some eloquent words and good motivation for something around marriage. Hereā€™s what I have this week: Have more sex (period).
Chelsea Smith Instagram - Weā€™re so excited to start our Closer to God series with you! Join us for an Instagram live today at 12PM on @judahsmith šŸ”“
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday This spring Judah and I took an extended time away (some would call it a sabbatical) that absolutely changed our lives! Itā€™s crazy the perspective you can get when you arenā€™t inundated by the realities and responsibilities of daily life. One of my biggest practical takeaways from that time was my need for a morning routine. I am a significantly kinder, healthier, and more patient wife, mom, employee and friend when I start my days off with a simple routine. It truly does wonders for our marriage! One of the joys for me in a new year is to take time to re-evaluate my morning routine so it can align with my goals for the yearā€¦and I get oddly excited about it! But full disclosure, this morning (my kids first day back to school), I woke up with a sore throat and havenā€™t done the exercise yetā€¦but Iā€™ll get better tomorrow! Do you have a morning routine that will aid you in 2024? Comment below and share!
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday This spring Judah and I took an extended time away (some would call it a sabbatical) that absolutely changed our lives! Itā€™s crazy the perspective you can get when you arenā€™t inundated by the realities and responsibilities of daily life. One of my biggest practical takeaways from that time was my need for a morning routine. I am a significantly kinder, healthier, and more patient wife, mom, employee and friend when I start my days off with a simple routine. It truly does wonders for our marriage! One of the joys for me in a new year is to take time to re-evaluate my morning routine so it can align with my goals for the yearā€¦and I get oddly excited about it! But full disclosure, this morning (my kids first day back to school), I woke up with a sore throat and havenā€™t done the exercise yetā€¦but Iā€™ll get better tomorrow! Do you have a morning routine that will aid you in 2024? Comment below and share!
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday ā€œWhoever wants to embrace true life and find beauty in each day must stop speaking hurtful words.ā€ -1 Peter 3:10, TPT Sometimes the simplest, most profound advice can be the hardest to walk out. While the above statement is relatable to any relationship, it is especially true in our marriages. We each have the power to make a choice about whether we find beauty or ugliness in each day simply through the words we speak. And what I love about this statement is that it doesnā€™t require us to say nice things; it simply tells us to stop saying hurtful things. It reminds me of the old saying, ā€œIf you donā€™t have anything nice to say, donā€™t say anything at all.ā€ Can you imagine what our marriages and world would look like if we practiced this ancient wisdom?
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday from the archives. I will never forget something Judah shared with me during a time when he was feeling emotionally and physically fatigued. It was a full season; he was flying between Seattle and LA every week and preaching 7 times every Sunday. We were laying in bed on a Saturday night and he confessed that he didnā€™t know if he could get up to preach the next day, but he felt like he couldnā€™t ā€œpull himself out of the game.ā€ In that moment I called an audible by making a simple phone call to find someone else to preach (one of the advantages of working together). I tell this story because I believe spouses can be each otherā€™s greatest assets in guarding their mental health. We need to have open, honest communication with each other and listen when someone says they are struggling. We need to be vulnerable to admit when we need help. Sometimes we need to help our spouse get a practical plan toward healing. One of the beautiful benefits of marriage is that we can be there for each other. As a wise man once said, ā€œTwo people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.ā€
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday When life and schedules get crazy, if often feels like we donā€™t have enough time to do everything that needs to be done, let alone the things we want to do. So we make choices about what we do and what we donā€™t do. Iā€™m shocked how often date night and sex are the items that get pushed out because of busy schedules. Is that just us or does it happen in your life too? I realize it is so short sighted to set aside what is for us the most intimate acts of our most important relationshipā€¦for what? Houses that will get messy again and events that will most likely be forgotten. I want to use wisdom in prioritizing these decisions to better think about long term investments instead of short term gains!
Chelsea Smith Instagram - Thank you @ladreamcenter & @convoyofhope for all youā€™re doing in LA for those affected by the wildfires. We are so grateful for you!! ā€” If youā€™re in Los Angeles, the Dream Center needs more help with food distribution Friday - Sunday 9AM - 5PM. Contact @ladreamcenter for more information.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - Thank you @ladreamcenter & @convoyofhope for all youā€™re doing in LA for those affected by the wildfires. We are so grateful for you!! ā€” If youā€™re in Los Angeles, the Dream Center needs more help with food distribution Friday - Sunday 9AM - 5PM. Contact @ladreamcenter for more information.
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday I was recently asked, ā€œHow do we increase intimacy in our marriage?ā€ At first I didnā€™t know if they were asking about general intimacy or sexual intimacy, but as I thought about it I realized that in many ways the answer is the same. Psychologists have tried to explain the fact that we are multidimensional beings in various ways (hello, id, ego, and superego!!), but ancient scripture infers that we are beings with a body, a soul, and a spirit. I believe that the deepest intimacy comes when we follow ancient scripture and connect on physical, emotional/intellectual, and spiritual levels. Is your sex life struggling? Try deepening your spiritual connection. Are you longing for more emotional and intellectual connection? Try improving your sex life and I almost guarantee that your emotional connection will deepen. But without a doubt the glue that keeps this all together is our spiritual connection; there is no deeper connection you can have with your spouse. Judah and I have started doing our churchā€™s Daily Guided Prayers together a few days a week (I still like doing them by myself sometimes too!) and found it really amazing to connect over. Do you have a plan and practice for deepening your spiritual connection?
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday This past Friday, Judah and I had aā€¦misunderstanding would be the most gracious way I can say it. Letā€™s just say I expected him to do something that he didnā€™t do (which is a very common occurrence between spouses). The problem is that I didnā€™t give him the ā€œbenefit of the doubt.ā€ Somewhere in my mind and emotions I went to the worst case scenario of why he didnā€™t do what I thought he was going to do. Itā€™s scary how quickly that led to a downward spiral. Looking back, I could have changed my entire emotional disposition if I would have just told myself a different story. I could have taken time to consider his perspective and emotions surrounding the situation and ended up as his advocate instead of his opponent. This simple practice of giving each other the ā€œbenefit of the doubtā€ can completely change the emotional dynamics of our marriages. Itā€™s a simple mental exercise that each one of us can do. Donā€™t wait for your spouse to start doing this, why donā€™t you take the lead and start?
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Have you ever been annoyed at couples coming back from their honeymoon looking super gooey-eyed at each other and canā€™t stop touching each other because theyā€™re ā€œso in loveā€? Fair warning, this post could feel that way. But Iā€™m hoping that instead of annoying itā€™s actually hopeful. So here goes! Judah and I just got home from an early celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary (letā€™s be honest-who wants to visit France in November??). True story, on the flight there we had some seat issues and didnā€™t sit together for the 10 hour flight, and I was inwardly excited for some alone time. But by the end of the trip, I couldnā€™t stop holding his hand and kissing his cheek and just wanting more time together. How is it possible that after two weeks together I actually just want to be with him more? Itā€™s the power of investment. Investing in something makes it valuable (hello savings account!). While itā€™s probably not practical to leave the country for two weeks very consistently, making consistent, daily investments into our marriage is very doable. And those daily, consistent investments will add up to a relationship you could only have dreamed of!
Chelsea Smith Instagram - How is my baby girl 15?!? She is strong, kind, thoughtful, fun and beautiful inside and out. I am so glad I get to be her mom. Happy Birthday Grace!ā¤ļø
Chelsea Smith Instagram - We can only lead to the extent of our ability to handle pain. Check out my full interview on the Pain of Leadership, with the link in bio
Chelsea Smith Instagram - #MarriageMonday Do you have a favorite worship song? I have a tieā€¦my favorite classic hymn is ā€œGreat is Thy Faithfulnessā€ and my favorite new-ish song is ā€œHow He Loves Usā€. I like these songs because I have found that I actually grow the most in my relationship with God when I focus on how much he loves me and takes care of me. What if we applied the same idea to our marriages? Iā€™m not talking about writing worship songs to our spouses-although that could be entertaining. What if we took time focusing, thinking about, and rehearsing how much they love us? We could remember times they took care of us and showed us their love. Last week I had an uncharacteristic, fall on the floor and cry my eyes out moment, and Judah literally got down on the ground with me, held me, and stroked my back. Every time Iā€™ve thought about his caring response my heart is filled with love and gratitude for him, even if I was previously annoyed. What memories can you recall to intentionally focus on the love and care your spouse has for you?
Chelsea Smith - 14.9K Likes - #MarriageMonday Our son Zion got engaged! I am beyond excited to add this woman into our family who is truly beautiful inside and out. Zion and Day met at church camp their freshman year of High School and started dating a year and half ago. When Zion approached us a few months ago to talk about getting married, he reminded us that even though they are young (theyā€™ll be 20 and 21 when they get married) that Judah and I, and both sets of his grandparents all got married young, adding, ā€œAnd you guys all have the best marriages I have seen. Why wouldnā€™t I want to do the same thing?ā€ I was so thrilled that even though Judah and I have not shied away from showing our kids how much work marriage is, we have shown our son something that he wants to replicate. Soā€¦.here we go! Let the wedding planning begin.

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Caption : #MarriageMonday Our son Zion got engaged! I am beyond excited to add this woman into our family who is truly beautiful inside and out. Zion and Day met at church camp their freshman year of High School and started dating a year and half ago. When Zion approached us a few months ago to talk about getting married, he reminded us that even though they are young (theyā€™ll be 20 and 21 when they get married) that Judah and I, and both sets of his grandparents all got married young, adding, ā€œAnd you guys all have the best marriages I have seen. Why wouldnā€™t I want to do the same thing?ā€ I was so thrilled that even though Judah and I have not shied away from showing our kids how much work marriage is, we have shown our son something that he wants to replicate. Soā€¦.here we go! Let the wedding planning begin.
Likes : 14857Chelsea Smith - 11.1K Likes - Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.

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Caption : Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.
Likes : 11136Chelsea Smith - 11.1K Likes - Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.

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Caption : Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.
Likes : 11136Chelsea Smith - 11.1K Likes - Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.

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Caption : Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.
Likes : 11136Chelsea Smith - 11.1K Likes - Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.

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Caption : Our hearts are heavy as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. We pray for the safety of all those affected, the firefighters risking their lives, and the families facing unimaginable loss. Join us in lifting up our community in prayer during this challenging time. For those seeking ways to help, visit our Disaster Relief page with the link in bio for more information, or send us a DM if you are in immediate need of assistance.
Likes : 11136Chelsea Smith - 4.3K Likes - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK

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Caption : As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Likes : 4283Chelsea Smith - 4.3K Likes - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK

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Caption : As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Likes : 4283Chelsea Smith - 3.3K Likes - #MarriageMonday Watching Judah be a dad is one of the sexiest things. I think itā€™s watching the inherent selflessness of parenting that gets me. But thereā€™s a catch. While we will always be parents, our kids wonā€™t always be under our care, and our sonā€™s recent engagement only highlights for me how fast that goes. If we make our children the basis of our marriage partnership, what will that partnership look like once that season has ended? One of the greatest definitions of ā€œwisdomā€ I have heard is planning with the end in mind. So letā€™s plan our marriages knowing that the partnership of taking care of our kids wonā€™t last forever.

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Caption : #MarriageMonday Watching Judah be a dad is one of the sexiest things. I think itā€™s watching the inherent selflessness of parenting that gets me. But thereā€™s a catch. While we will always be parents, our kids wonā€™t always be under our care, and our sonā€™s recent engagement only highlights for me how fast that goes. If we make our children the basis of our marriage partnership, what will that partnership look like once that season has ended? One of the greatest definitions of ā€œwisdomā€ I have heard is planning with the end in mind. So letā€™s plan our marriages knowing that the partnership of taking care of our kids wonā€™t last forever.
Likes : 3325Chelsea Smith - 2.9K Likes - #MarriageMonday ā€˜Til death do us part. These are pretty typical words in wedding vows. When judah and I stood facing each other 24 years ago, saying these words to each other, it was hard to imagine all the seasons of life we would experience together between 21 years old and death. Now itā€™s a little easier to imagine. Hereā€™s the dirty little secret nobody told me. There are seasons where you donā€™t necessarily ā€œfeel the loveā€. Seasons of grief, change, children, or just random funks. If you plan for ā€œtil death do us partā€, what is your plan for those seasons? My plan is making sure I know how to receive the unconditional, perfect, love of God so that I still have something filling me up in a healthy way during those seasons (and yes thereā€™s still Netflix and ice cream). The best part is that I donā€™t need to wait for a rough season to receive Gods love! I can start now and be as prepared as possible for every season to come!

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Caption : #MarriageMonday ā€˜Til death do us part. These are pretty typical words in wedding vows. When judah and I stood facing each other 24 years ago, saying these words to each other, it was hard to imagine all the seasons of life we would experience together between 21 years old and death. Now itā€™s a little easier to imagine. Hereā€™s the dirty little secret nobody told me. There are seasons where you donā€™t necessarily ā€œfeel the loveā€. Seasons of grief, change, children, or just random funks. If you plan for ā€œtil death do us partā€, what is your plan for those seasons? My plan is making sure I know how to receive the unconditional, perfect, love of God so that I still have something filling me up in a healthy way during those seasons (and yes thereā€™s still Netflix and ice cream). The best part is that I donā€™t need to wait for a rough season to receive Gods love! I can start now and be as prepared as possible for every season to come!
Likes : 2915Chelsea Smith - 2.5K Likes - The scripture weā€™re referencing this #MarriageMonday is, ā€œFollow me as I follow Jesus. Typically, we picture this verse like a train: Jesus is in front, Paul follows Him, and the people Paul is writing to are following behind him. But what if, instead, Paul is inviting us to follow with himā€”side by side? Rather than a hierarchy, itā€™s an invitation for all of us to walk together, following Jesus as one. When I think about my nearly 25 years of marriage with this extraordinary woman, one of my favorite parts is this ā€œside by sideā€ dynamicā€”curiously following Jesus together. Itā€™s a shared adventure, pushing each other forward, wondering together: What will Jesus ask us to do next? Where will He lead us? And enjoying that journey, together. So, hereā€™s the takeaway: What if today, you leaned into your partnerā€”whether itā€™s your boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancĆ©, husband, or wife? Picture that classic image of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, head to head, shoulder to shoulder. What if you leaned into your partner and considered the extraordinary opportunities Jesus is leading you into together? Itā€™s such a privilege, such an honor. Iā€™m ready for another 25 years, because Iā€™ve loved every chapter, every season, every day. As Chelsea and I continue discovering the next steps Jesus has for us, itā€™s a thrill and an honor. And I love it.

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Caption : The scripture weā€™re referencing this #MarriageMonday is, ā€œFollow me as I follow Jesus. Typically, we picture this verse like a train: Jesus is in front, Paul follows Him, and the people Paul is writing to are following behind him. But what if, instead, Paul is inviting us to follow with himā€”side by side? Rather than a hierarchy, itā€™s an invitation for all of us to walk together, following Jesus as one. When I think about my nearly 25 years of marriage with this extraordinary woman, one of my favorite parts is this ā€œside by sideā€ dynamicā€”curiously following Jesus together. Itā€™s a shared adventure, pushing each other forward, wondering together: What will Jesus ask us to do next? Where will He lead us? And enjoying that journey, together. So, hereā€™s the takeaway: What if today, you leaned into your partnerā€”whether itā€™s your boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancĆ©, husband, or wife? Picture that classic image of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, head to head, shoulder to shoulder. What if you leaned into your partner and considered the extraordinary opportunities Jesus is leading you into together? Itā€™s such a privilege, such an honor. Iā€™m ready for another 25 years, because Iā€™ve loved every chapter, every season, every day. As Chelsea and I continue discovering the next steps Jesus has for us, itā€™s a thrill and an honor. And I love it.
Likes : 2463Chelsea Smith - 2.5K Likes - The scripture weā€™re referencing this #MarriageMonday is, ā€œFollow me as I follow Jesus. Typically, we picture this verse like a train: Jesus is in front, Paul follows Him, and the people Paul is writing to are following behind him. But what if, instead, Paul is inviting us to follow with himā€”side by side? Rather than a hierarchy, itā€™s an invitation for all of us to walk together, following Jesus as one. When I think about my nearly 25 years of marriage with this extraordinary woman, one of my favorite parts is this ā€œside by sideā€ dynamicā€”curiously following Jesus together. Itā€™s a shared adventure, pushing each other forward, wondering together: What will Jesus ask us to do next? Where will He lead us? And enjoying that journey, together. So, hereā€™s the takeaway: What if today, you leaned into your partnerā€”whether itā€™s your boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancĆ©, husband, or wife? Picture that classic image of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, head to head, shoulder to shoulder. What if you leaned into your partner and considered the extraordinary opportunities Jesus is leading you into together? Itā€™s such a privilege, such an honor. Iā€™m ready for another 25 years, because Iā€™ve loved every chapter, every season, every day. As Chelsea and I continue discovering the next steps Jesus has for us, itā€™s a thrill and an honor. And I love it.

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Caption : The scripture weā€™re referencing this #MarriageMonday is, ā€œFollow me as I follow Jesus. Typically, we picture this verse like a train: Jesus is in front, Paul follows Him, and the people Paul is writing to are following behind him. But what if, instead, Paul is inviting us to follow with himā€”side by side? Rather than a hierarchy, itā€™s an invitation for all of us to walk together, following Jesus as one. When I think about my nearly 25 years of marriage with this extraordinary woman, one of my favorite parts is this ā€œside by sideā€ dynamicā€”curiously following Jesus together. Itā€™s a shared adventure, pushing each other forward, wondering together: What will Jesus ask us to do next? Where will He lead us? And enjoying that journey, together. So, hereā€™s the takeaway: What if today, you leaned into your partnerā€”whether itā€™s your boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancĆ©, husband, or wife? Picture that classic image of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, head to head, shoulder to shoulder. What if you leaned into your partner and considered the extraordinary opportunities Jesus is leading you into together? Itā€™s such a privilege, such an honor. Iā€™m ready for another 25 years, because Iā€™ve loved every chapter, every season, every day. As Chelsea and I continue discovering the next steps Jesus has for us, itā€™s a thrill and an honor. And I love it.
Likes : 2463Chelsea Smith - 2.4K Likes - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK

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Caption : As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Likes : 2410Chelsea Smith - 2.4K Likes - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK

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Caption : As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Likes : 2410Chelsea Smith - 2.4K Likes - As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK

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Caption : As we remember MLK today and his legacy, weā€™re inspired to continue working towards equality and justice wherever we can. #MLK
Likes : 2410Chelsea Smith - 2.2K Likes - #MarriageMonday I will never forget something Judah shared with me during a time when he was feeling emotionally and physically fatigued. It was a full season; he was flying between Seattle and LA every week and preaching 7 times every Sunday. We were laying in bed on a Saturday night and he confessed that he didnā€™t know if he could get up to preach the next day, but he felt like he couldnā€™t ā€œpull himself out of the game.ā€ In that moment I called an audible by making a simple phone call to find someone else to preach (one of the advantages of working together). I tell this story because I believe spouses can be each otherā€™s greatest assets in guarding their mental health. We need to have open, honest communication with each other and listen when someone says they are struggling. We need to be vulnerable to admit when we need help. Sometimes we need to help our spouse get a practical plan toward healing. One of the beautiful benefits of marriage is that we can be there for each other. As a wise man once said, ā€œTwo people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.ā€

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Caption : #MarriageMonday I will never forget something Judah shared with me during a time when he was feeling emotionally and physically fatigued. It was a full season; he was flying between Seattle and LA every week and preaching 7 times every Sunday. We were laying in bed on a Saturday night and he confessed that he didnā€™t know if he could get up to preach the next day, but he felt like he couldnā€™t ā€œpull himself out of the game.ā€ In that moment I called an audible by making a simple phone call to find someone else to preach (one of the advantages of working together). I tell this story because I believe spouses can be each otherā€™s greatest assets in guarding their mental health. We need to have open, honest communication with each other and listen when someone says they are struggling. We need to be vulnerable to admit when we need help. Sometimes we need to help our spouse get a practical plan toward healing. One of the beautiful benefits of marriage is that we can be there for each other. As a wise man once said, ā€œTwo people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.ā€
Likes : 2221Chelsea Smith - 2.1K Likes - #MarriageMonday The google definition of stuck in a rut made me laugh, ā€œIn a settled or established habit or course of action, especially a boring one.ā€ Does that ever feel like marriage in these winter months? Because Judahā€™s and my personalities are so opposite it seems like we are always pulling for either more routine or more adventure (you can guess who is pulling which way!!). But I have to admit -even though i love my routines mixing things up and bringing some adventure helps keep us from a boring rut. Adventure doesnā€™t have to be exotic-trying a new board game or cooking a new recipe, driving to a new spot on an afternoon drive or dancing or even reading a book together could all keep us from a boring rut. Is there anything new you could do this week to keep out of a rut?

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Caption : #MarriageMonday The google definition of stuck in a rut made me laugh, ā€œIn a settled or established habit or course of action, especially a boring one.ā€ Does that ever feel like marriage in these winter months? Because Judahā€™s and my personalities are so opposite it seems like we are always pulling for either more routine or more adventure (you can guess who is pulling which way!!). But I have to admit -even though i love my routines mixing things up and bringing some adventure helps keep us from a boring rut. Adventure doesnā€™t have to be exotic-trying a new board game or cooking a new recipe, driving to a new spot on an afternoon drive or dancing or even reading a book together could all keep us from a boring rut. Is there anything new you could do this week to keep out of a rut?
Likes : 2073Chelsea Smith - 1.6K Likes - #MarriageMonday Each week I try to come up with some eloquent words and good motivation for something around marriage. Hereā€™s what I have this week: Have more sex (period).

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Caption : #MarriageMonday Each week I try to come up with some eloquent words and good motivation for something around marriage. Hereā€™s what I have this week: Have more sex (period).
Likes : 1595Chelsea Smith - 1.5K Likes - Weā€™re so excited to start our Closer to God series with you! Join us for an Instagram live today at 12PM on @judahsmith šŸ”“

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Caption : Weā€™re so excited to start our Closer to God series with you! Join us for an Instagram live today at 12PM on @judahsmith šŸ”“
Likes : 1524Chelsea Smith - 1.5K Likes - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor

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Caption : #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Likes : 1517Chelsea Smith - 1.5K Likes - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor

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Caption : #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Likes : 1517Chelsea Smith - 1.5K Likes - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor

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Caption : #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Likes : 1517Chelsea Smith - 1.5K Likes - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor

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Caption : #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Likes : 1517Chelsea Smith - 1.5K Likes - #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor

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Caption : #MarriageMonday Special Guest My wife (Annemarie) and I have been married for 24 years. We moved to the Los Angeles area a decade ago. What we didnā€™t know when we relocated was how weā€™d both feel out of our comfort zone and enter into a very lonely season. We went through the hardest season of our marriage and didnā€™t know if we were going to make it. I am naturally an ā€œavoiderā€ when it comes to conflict so as I was trying to maintain peace with my spouse by ignoring the issues, I was actually distancing myself more and more from her. After months of going through the motions and feeling hopeless, we sought out therapy and I will never forget what the therapist said at our first session. ā€œConflict will either lead to isolation or intimacy.ā€ I realized if I continued to ignore conflict, we would end up isolated from each other and it made my spouse feel like she was not heard or seen. I had to learn how to lean into conflict in a healthy way by communicating and asking questions and even though it feels uncomfortable. That is the way we learn to ā€œfight rightā€ and work through problems together and come to a place of deeper intimacy and strength in our marriage. Is there an area in your life you are avoiding addressing conflict? Annemarie & Elijah Waters Churchome Pastor
Likes : 1517Chelsea Smith - 1.5K Likes - #MarriageMonday This spring Judah and I took an extended time away (some would call it a sabbatical) that absolutely changed our lives! Itā€™s crazy the perspective you can get when you arenā€™t inundated by the realities and responsibilities of daily life. One of my biggest practical takeaways from that time was my need for a morning routine. I am a significantly kinder, healthier, and more patient wife, mom, employee and friend when I start my days off with a simple routine. It truly does wonders for our marriage! One of the joys for me in a new year is to take time to re-evaluate my morning routine so it can align with my goals for the yearā€¦and I get oddly excited about it! But full disclosure, this morning (my kids first day back to school), I woke up with a sore throat and havenā€™t done the exercise yetā€¦but Iā€™ll get better tomorrow! Do you have a morning routine that will aid you in 2024? Comment below and share!

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Caption : #MarriageMonday This spring Judah and I took an extended time away (some would call it a sabbatical) that absolutely changed our lives! Itā€™s crazy the perspective you can get when you arenā€™t inundated by the realities and responsibilities of daily life. One of my biggest practical takeaways from that time was my need for a morning routine. I am a significantly kinder, healthier, and more patient wife, mom, employee and friend when I start my days off with a simple routine. It truly does wonders for our marriage! One of the joys for me in a new year is to take time to re-evaluate my morning routine so it can align with my goals for the yearā€¦and I get oddly excited about it! But full disclosure, this morning (my kids first day back to school), I woke up with a sore throat and havenā€™t done the exercise yetā€¦but Iā€™ll get better tomorrow! Do you have a morning routine that will aid you in 2024? Comment below and share!
Likes : 1480Chelsea Smith - 1.5K Likes - #MarriageMonday This spring Judah and I took an extended time away (some would call it a sabbatical) that absolutely changed our lives! Itā€™s crazy the perspective you can get when you arenā€™t inundated by the realities and responsibilities of daily life. One of my biggest practical takeaways from that time was my need for a morning routine. I am a significantly kinder, healthier, and more patient wife, mom, employee and friend when I start my days off with a simple routine. It truly does wonders for our marriage! One of the joys for me in a new year is to take time to re-evaluate my morning routine so it can align with my goals for the yearā€¦and I get oddly excited about it! But full disclosure, this morning (my kids first day back to school), I woke up with a sore throat and havenā€™t done the exercise yetā€¦but Iā€™ll get better tomorrow! Do you have a morning routine that will aid you in 2024? Comment below and share!

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Caption : #MarriageMonday This spring Judah and I took an extended time away (some would call it a sabbatical) that absolutely changed our lives! Itā€™s crazy the perspective you can get when you arenā€™t inundated by the realities and responsibilities of daily life. One of my biggest practical takeaways from that time was my need for a morning routine. I am a significantly kinder, healthier, and more patient wife, mom, employee and friend when I start my days off with a simple routine. It truly does wonders for our marriage! One of the joys for me in a new year is to take time to re-evaluate my morning routine so it can align with my goals for the yearā€¦and I get oddly excited about it! But full disclosure, this morning (my kids first day back to school), I woke up with a sore throat and havenā€™t done the exercise yetā€¦but Iā€™ll get better tomorrow! Do you have a morning routine that will aid you in 2024? Comment below and share!
Likes : 1480Chelsea Smith - 1.4K Likes - #MarriageMonday ā€œWhoever wants to embrace true life and find beauty in each day must stop speaking hurtful words.ā€ -1 Peter 3:10, TPT Sometimes the simplest, most profound advice can be the hardest to walk out. While the above statement is relatable to any relationship, it is especially true in our marriages. We each have the power to make a choice about whether we find beauty or ugliness in each day simply through the words we speak. And what I love about this statement is that it doesnā€™t require us to say nice things; it simply tells us to stop saying hurtful things. It reminds me of the old saying, ā€œIf you donā€™t have anything nice to say, donā€™t say anything at all.ā€ Can you imagine what our marriages and world would look like if we practiced this ancient wisdom?

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Caption : #MarriageMonday ā€œWhoever wants to embrace true life and find beauty in each day must stop speaking hurtful words.ā€ -1 Peter 3:10, TPT Sometimes the simplest, most profound advice can be the hardest to walk out. While the above statement is relatable to any relationship, it is especially true in our marriages. We each have the power to make a choice about whether we find beauty or ugliness in each day simply through the words we speak. And what I love about this statement is that it doesnā€™t require us to say nice things; it simply tells us to stop saying hurtful things. It reminds me of the old saying, ā€œIf you donā€™t have anything nice to say, donā€™t say anything at all.ā€ Can you imagine what our marriages and world would look like if we practiced this ancient wisdom?
Likes : 1392Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚

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Caption : We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Likes : 1228Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚

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Caption : We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Likes : 1228Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚

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Caption : We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Likes : 1228Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚

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Caption : We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Likes : 1228Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚

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Caption : We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Likes : 1228Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚

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Caption : We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Likes : 1228Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚

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Caption : We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Likes : 1228Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚

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Caption : We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Likes : 1228Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚

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Caption : We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONEā€¼ļøā¤ļø (Yes, thatā€™s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) šŸ˜‚
Likes : 1228Chelsea Smith - 1.2K Likes - #MarriageMonday from the archives. I will never forget something Judah shared with me during a time when he was feeling emotionally and physically fatigued. It was a full season; he was flying between Seattle and LA every week and preaching 7 times every Sunday. We were laying in bed on a Saturday night and he confessed that he didnā€™t know if he could get up to preach the next day, but he felt like he couldnā€™t ā€œpull himself out of the game.ā€ In that moment I called an audible by making a simple phone call to find someone else to preach (one of the advantages of working together). I tell this story because I believe spouses can be each otherā€™s greatest assets in guarding their mental health. We need to have open, honest communication with each other and listen when someone says they are struggling. We need to be vulnerable to admit when we need help. Sometimes we need to help our spouse get a practical plan toward healing. One of the beautiful benefits of marriage is that we can be there for each other. As a wise man once said, ā€œTwo people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.ā€

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Caption : #MarriageMonday from the archives. I will never forget something Judah shared with me during a time when he was feeling emotionally and physically fatigued. It was a full season; he was flying between Seattle and LA every week and preaching 7 times every Sunday. We were laying in bed on a Saturday night and he confessed that he didnā€™t know if he could get up to preach the next day, but he felt like he couldnā€™t ā€œpull himself out of the game.ā€ In that moment I called an audible by making a simple phone call to find someone else to preach (one of the advantages of working together). I tell this story because I believe spouses can be each otherā€™s greatest assets in guarding their mental health. We need to have open, honest communication with each other and listen when someone says they are struggling. We need to be vulnerable to admit when we need help. Sometimes we need to help our spouse get a practical plan toward healing. One of the beautiful benefits of marriage is that we can be there for each other. As a wise man once said, ā€œTwo people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.ā€
Likes : 1225Chelsea Smith - 1.1K Likes - #MarriageMonday When life and schedules get crazy, if often feels like we donā€™t have enough time to do everything that needs to be done, let alone the things we want to do. So we make choices about what we do and what we donā€™t do. Iā€™m shocked how often date night and sex are the items that get pushed out because of busy schedules. Is that just us or does it happen in your life too? I realize it is so short sighted to set aside what is for us the most intimate acts of our most important relationshipā€¦for what? Houses that will get messy again and events that will most likely be forgotten. I want to use wisdom in prioritizing these decisions to better think about long term investments instead of short term gains!

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Caption : #MarriageMonday When life and schedules get crazy, if often feels like we donā€™t have enough time to do everything that needs to be done, let alone the things we want to do. So we make choices about what we do and what we donā€™t do. Iā€™m shocked how often date night and sex are the items that get pushed out because of busy schedules. Is that just us or does it happen in your life too? I realize it is so short sighted to set aside what is for us the most intimate acts of our most important relationshipā€¦for what? Houses that will get messy again and events that will most likely be forgotten. I want to use wisdom in prioritizing these decisions to better think about long term investments instead of short term gains!
Likes : 1143Chelsea Smith - 1.1K Likes - Thank you @ladreamcenter & @convoyofhope for all youā€™re doing in LA for those affected by the wildfires. We are so grateful for you!! ā€” If youā€™re in Los Angeles, the Dream Center needs more help with food distribution Friday - Sunday 9AM - 5PM. Contact @ladreamcenter for more information.

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Caption : Thank you @ladreamcenter & @convoyofhope for all youā€™re doing in LA for those affected by the wildfires. We are so grateful for you!! ā€” If youā€™re in Los Angeles, the Dream Center needs more help with food distribution Friday – Sunday 9AM – 5PM. Contact @ladreamcenter for more information.
Likes : 1105Chelsea Smith - 1.1K Likes - Thank you @ladreamcenter & @convoyofhope for all youā€™re doing in LA for those affected by the wildfires. We are so grateful for you!! ā€” If youā€™re in Los Angeles, the Dream Center needs more help with food distribution Friday - Sunday 9AM - 5PM. Contact @ladreamcenter for more information.

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Caption : Thank you @ladreamcenter & @convoyofhope for all youā€™re doing in LA for those affected by the wildfires. We are so grateful for you!! ā€” If youā€™re in Los Angeles, the Dream Center needs more help with food distribution Friday – Sunday 9AM – 5PM. Contact @ladreamcenter for more information.
Likes : 1105Chelsea Smith - 1.1K Likes - #MarriageMonday I was recently asked, ā€œHow do we increase intimacy in our marriage?ā€ At first I didnā€™t know if they were asking about general intimacy or sexual intimacy, but as I thought about it I realized that in many ways the answer is the same. Psychologists have tried to explain the fact that we are multidimensional beings in various ways (hello, id, ego, and superego!!), but ancient scripture infers that we are beings with a body, a soul, and a spirit. I believe that the deepest intimacy comes when we follow ancient scripture and connect on physical, emotional/intellectual, and spiritual levels. Is your sex life struggling? Try deepening your spiritual connection. Are you longing for more emotional and intellectual connection? Try improving your sex life and I almost guarantee that your emotional connection will deepen. But without a doubt the glue that keeps this all together is our spiritual connection; there is no deeper connection you can have with your spouse. Judah and I have started doing our churchā€™s Daily Guided Prayers together a few days a week (I still like doing them by myself sometimes too!) and found it really amazing to connect over. Do you have a plan and practice for deepening your spiritual connection?

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Caption : #MarriageMonday I was recently asked, ā€œHow do we increase intimacy in our marriage?ā€ At first I didnā€™t know if they were asking about general intimacy or sexual intimacy, but as I thought about it I realized that in many ways the answer is the same. Psychologists have tried to explain the fact that we are multidimensional beings in various ways (hello, id, ego, and superego!!), but ancient scripture infers that we are beings with a body, a soul, and a spirit. I believe that the deepest intimacy comes when we follow ancient scripture and connect on physical, emotional/intellectual, and spiritual levels. Is your sex life struggling? Try deepening your spiritual connection. Are you longing for more emotional and intellectual connection? Try improving your sex life and I almost guarantee that your emotional connection will deepen. But without a doubt the glue that keeps this all together is our spiritual connection; there is no deeper connection you can have with your spouse. Judah and I have started doing our churchā€™s Daily Guided Prayers together a few days a week (I still like doing them by myself sometimes too!) and found it really amazing to connect over. Do you have a plan and practice for deepening your spiritual connection?
Likes : 1067Chelsea Smith - 1.1K Likes - #MarriageMonday This past Friday, Judah and I had aā€¦misunderstanding would be the most gracious way I can say it. Letā€™s just say I expected him to do something that he didnā€™t do (which is a very common occurrence between spouses). The problem is that I didnā€™t give him the ā€œbenefit of the doubt.ā€ Somewhere in my mind and emotions I went to the worst case scenario of why he didnā€™t do what I thought he was going to do. Itā€™s scary how quickly that led to a downward spiral. Looking back, I could have changed my entire emotional disposition if I would have just told myself a different story. I could have taken time to consider his perspective and emotions surrounding the situation and ended up as his advocate instead of his opponent. This simple practice of giving each other the ā€œbenefit of the doubtā€ can completely change the emotional dynamics of our marriages. Itā€™s a simple mental exercise that each one of us can do. Donā€™t wait for your spouse to start doing this, why donā€™t you take the lead and start?

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Caption : #MarriageMonday This past Friday, Judah and I had aā€¦misunderstanding would be the most gracious way I can say it. Letā€™s just say I expected him to do something that he didnā€™t do (which is a very common occurrence between spouses). The problem is that I didnā€™t give him the ā€œbenefit of the doubt.ā€ Somewhere in my mind and emotions I went to the worst case scenario of why he didnā€™t do what I thought he was going to do. Itā€™s scary how quickly that led to a downward spiral. Looking back, I could have changed my entire emotional disposition if I would have just told myself a different story. I could have taken time to consider his perspective and emotions surrounding the situation and ended up as his advocate instead of his opponent. This simple practice of giving each other the ā€œbenefit of the doubtā€ can completely change the emotional dynamics of our marriages. Itā€™s a simple mental exercise that each one of us can do. Donā€™t wait for your spouse to start doing this, why donā€™t you take the lead and start?
Likes : 1056Chelsea Smith - 1K Likes - #MarriageMonday Have you ever been annoyed at couples coming back from their honeymoon looking super gooey-eyed at each other and canā€™t stop touching each other because theyā€™re ā€œso in loveā€? Fair warning, this post could feel that way. But Iā€™m hoping that instead of annoying itā€™s actually hopeful. So here goes! Judah and I just got home from an early celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary (letā€™s be honest-who wants to visit France in November??). True story, on the flight there we had some seat issues and didnā€™t sit together for the 10 hour flight, and I was inwardly excited for some alone time. But by the end of the trip, I couldnā€™t stop holding his hand and kissing his cheek and just wanting more time together. How is it possible that after two weeks together I actually just want to be with him more? Itā€™s the power of investment. Investing in something makes it valuable (hello savings account!). While itā€™s probably not practical to leave the country for two weeks very consistently, making consistent, daily investments into our marriage is very doable. And those daily, consistent investments will add up to a relationship you could only have dreamed of!

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Caption : #MarriageMonday Have you ever been annoyed at couples coming back from their honeymoon looking super gooey-eyed at each other and canā€™t stop touching each other because theyā€™re ā€œso in loveā€? Fair warning, this post could feel that way. But Iā€™m hoping that instead of annoying itā€™s actually hopeful. So here goes! Judah and I just got home from an early celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary (letā€™s be honest-who wants to visit France in November??). True story, on the flight there we had some seat issues and didnā€™t sit together for the 10 hour flight, and I was inwardly excited for some alone time. But by the end of the trip, I couldnā€™t stop holding his hand and kissing his cheek and just wanting more time together. How is it possible that after two weeks together I actually just want to be with him more? Itā€™s the power of investment. Investing in something makes it valuable (hello savings account!). While itā€™s probably not practical to leave the country for two weeks very consistently, making consistent, daily investments into our marriage is very doable. And those daily, consistent investments will add up to a relationship you could only have dreamed of!
Likes : 1040Chelsea Smith - 1K Likes - How is my baby girl 15?!? She is strong, kind, thoughtful, fun and beautiful inside and out. I am so glad I get to be her mom. Happy Birthday Grace!ā¤ļø

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Caption : How is my baby girl 15?!? She is strong, kind, thoughtful, fun and beautiful inside and out. I am so glad I get to be her mom. Happy Birthday Grace!ā¤ļø
Likes : 1040Chelsea Smith - 1K Likes - We can only lead to the extent of our ability to handle pain. Check out my full interview on the Pain of Leadership, with the link in bio

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Caption : We can only lead to the extent of our ability to handle pain. Check out my full interview on the Pain of Leadership, with the link in bio
Likes : 999Chelsea Smith - 1K Likes - #MarriageMonday Do you have a favorite worship song? I have a tieā€¦my favorite classic hymn is ā€œGreat is Thy Faithfulnessā€ and my favorite new-ish song is ā€œHow He Loves Usā€. I like these songs because I have found that I actually grow the most in my relationship with God when I focus on how much he loves me and takes care of me. What if we applied the same idea to our marriages? Iā€™m not talking about writing worship songs to our spouses-although that could be entertaining. What if we took time focusing, thinking about, and rehearsing how much they love us? We could remember times they took care of us and showed us their love. Last week I had an uncharacteristic, fall on the floor and cry my eyes out moment, and Judah literally got down on the ground with me, held me, and stroked my back. Every time Iā€™ve thought about his caring response my heart is filled with love and gratitude for him, even if I was previously annoyed. What memories can you recall to intentionally focus on the love and care your spouse has for you?

1K Likes – Chelsea Smith Instagram

Caption : #MarriageMonday Do you have a favorite worship song? I have a tieā€¦my favorite classic hymn is ā€œGreat is Thy Faithfulnessā€ and my favorite new-ish song is ā€œHow He Loves Usā€. I like these songs because I have found that I actually grow the most in my relationship with God when I focus on how much he loves me and takes care of me. What if we applied the same idea to our marriages? Iā€™m not talking about writing worship songs to our spouses-although that could be entertaining. What if we took time focusing, thinking about, and rehearsing how much they love us? We could remember times they took care of us and showed us their love. Last week I had an uncharacteristic, fall on the floor and cry my eyes out moment, and Judah literally got down on the ground with me, held me, and stroked my back. Every time Iā€™ve thought about his caring response my heart is filled with love and gratitude for him, even if I was previously annoyed. What memories can you recall to intentionally focus on the love and care your spouse has for you?
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