Where did the Vision come from? It is a Gift given by God~ He opened my Eyes when I received Him into my heart years ago~ this journey I have been so blessed to be on~ of really realizing my sin and need for a Savior~ I don’t even want to imagine what my life would look like without Christ~… View Post
Choosing to Lead Your Wife
Vision – Alignment – Impact We all know how important vision is, we get frustrated when others in leadership constantly change the vision before any previous ones materialize. We aren’t all made to be tremendous visionaries but anyone can cast a vision and move towards it. If you are a leader, with that comes the responsibility of having a clear… View Post
Health Benefits of Amber Teething Necklaces
Amber Artisans has graciously donated a baby teething necklace to Leaving a Legacy for one of the readers! How to win will be at the bottom of the post! I was first introduced to these necklaces & bracelets by a friend who gave one to me for my birthday and one to each of my girls. Shortly after reading up… View Post
Merry Christmas from the Tolpins!
I just have to Thank the Lord Jesus for all the good He has done in my life and in my family! Jesus has truly blessed us! I am so thankful this Christmas Season for the clarity of purpose God reveals, I am thankful and excited for what the future holds! And I am so thankful for the blessing &… View Post
Choose to be His Help~Meet Suitable
Today I want to shed light on an area of struggle we help~meets can potentially all have. Complementing your husband doesn’t come naturally to every woman. I have to Choose, everyday, over and over to be a wife that uplifts, encourages, and allows him to be who he was designed to be, and even then I still fall short and… View Post
Encourage Your Husband
As women, we have so much influence. Especially over our husband’s self esteem. The world is a rough environment. No matter where your husband works, it is rare for a man to find a place where they are praised for their work every day. Often times, men can come home feeling discouraged, beat-up, tired, and/ or unappreciated. As women we… View Post
Marriage Pity Parties
Let’s think of this scenario for a moment: You get together with a bunch a ladies and one starts it… the negative rag talk about her husband. Another pitches in complaining, then another… pretty soon it’s your turn. Do you chime in with similar pity party complaints? Or are you one of the few that don’t tend to focus on… View Post
What do your Children see?
This concept “What do your children see” can be applied to so many areas of our lives. Today I want to apply it to marriage. What do your children see? Or better yet, ask yourself this question… What will my children remember as adults when they look back on their childhood? Everyone does it. Everyone looks back on how they… View Post
Comparing: A Trap to be Wary Of!
I find power, exhortation, and inspiration in knowing God made me well for what I do and God made my husband well for what He does. Together, married, working together to build one another up instead of comparing and mentally tearing one another down… you can be a strong team. Isaac and I are two very different people; with different… View Post
The Danger in Comparing Our Roles in Marriage
Have you ever compared your “job” to your husbands? Have you ever thought, “If he only knew what I did all day today?” Have you ever found yourself jealous of your husband because he gets to travel and get away? Have you ever been texted a photo of an amazing view from a hotel room, and thought, hmm 80 degree weather, palm… View Post