by Dorothy Greco | Dec 18, 2020 | Articles, Marriage & Family, Marriage in the Middle
The inimitable Anne Kennedy asked me 14 questions about midlife marriage. She’s quite amazing so it’s no surprise that her questions made me pause and dig deep. Anne said she jotted these down while reading Marriage in the Middle. I hope you enjoy the...
by Dorothy Greco | Dec 13, 2020 | Newsletter
How would you summarize 2020 in one word? Pandemic? Chaos? Disappointment? Zoom? All of the above are apt descriptors for this merciless year but at least for me, they don’t quite capture it as succinctly as this one: powerlessness. I’ve felt incredibly powerless in...
by Dorothy Greco | Dec 13, 2020 | Articles, Marriage & Family, Marriage in the Middle, Patheos
Parenting is arguably the most demanding job any of us will ever have. While are children are under our care, we protect them, shape their character, inform their world-views, and lay the groundwork for their own spiritual journeys. We also referee, comfort, and...
by Dorothy Greco | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Marriage & Family
My hope for this marriage survey is that it would help you to pinpoint any areas in your relationship that might need some attention. Think of this as a diagnostic tool. Answer these questions as honestly as you are able. 1. In general, we resolve our conflicts...
by Dorothy Greco | Nov 23, 2020 | Articles, Biola Center for Marriage and Relationships
God set humanity apart from all other created beings by giving us the gift of speech. This allows us to sing hymns and lullabies, teach algebra, engage in meaningful conversations, and say I love you. Language is meant to be a tool that helps us to connect with each...
by Dorothy Greco | Nov 23, 2020 | Articles, Marriage & Family
One of the most vital midlife-lessons my husband and I have learned is that it’s hard to love when one—or both of us—are not our best selves. And yet, that’s exactly what we promised to do on our wedding day. There we stood, brimming with optimism and joy—blissfully...
by Dorothy Greco | Oct 26, 2020 | Articles, Photography, The Mudroom
Do you consider yourself to be creative? You should. Poet Luci Shaw explains why: “We who believe we bear God’s image must realize that the image includes the capacity to imagine and create, because God is himself an imaginative Creator.” All day every day, every one...
by Dorothy Greco | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog, Health & Wellness, Spirituality
This month marks two decades of living with chronic health issues and constant pain. It’s not an anniversary I tend to celebrate. But as I look back over the past twenty years, I can—and do—rejoice in God’s faithfulness to me and my family. As with many long-term...
