I asked some husbands about how they feel about trying to have an important discussion with their wives”on the fly.” Here is one husband’s answer. I appreciate his willingness to share with us. As we study how men think, process, feel and see the world – my prayer is that we might have a… Continue reading Why Pressuring Your Man to Talk NOW Can be a Problem
Month: March 2013
The Walls Are Beginning to Crack
An email from a wife – thank you for your willingness to allow me to share your story!!! I know many wives will be SO VERY BLESSED by reading this post! It’s been about 8 or 9 months since I discovered and started truly respecting my husband, and there is much healing that still needs… Continue reading The Walls Are Beginning to Crack
“My Secret Idol”
Today’s guest post is by Robyn. Check out her blog at www.upwithmarriage.wordpress.com First I’d like to say thank you to April for the opportunity to share on this subject of how we make idols in our lives; even the good things. It was a good and righteous prayer; an honest prayer. “God please save… Continue reading “My Secret Idol”
What Guys Think about the Importance of Modesty
I deeply appreciate the willingness of these Christian single guys to talk about this issue so candidly and clearly with us. This is a critically important issue for our brothers in Christ. They need our prayers, our understanding, our support, cooperation and consideration. GUY #1: It’s funny, the members of my church (soldiers) must be… Continue reading What Guys Think about the Importance of Modesty
A Hurting Wife Examines Her Heart
An email from a wife It is EXTREMELY difficult to examine our own hearts when we are being severely sinned against ourselves. I am very proud of these precious wives for the work they are doing and allowing God to do by letting Him search their hearts and then repenting of the sin in… Continue reading A Hurting Wife Examines Her Heart
Time for a Pop Quiz
The phone rings. It’s unexpected bad news. What goes through your mind first? YESTERDAY: I got a call from my boss. My hours are being cut from 12 guaranteed hours/week (sometimes I work up to 20-23 hours/week as a pharmacist) to 3 hours/week in 2 weeks. Totally unexpected. We are still waiting to hear if… Continue reading Time for a Pop Quiz
The Issue of Modesty
Now that I have read and understand a lot more about how men think and how their minds and eyes work- I have a whole new understanding of the blessing of modesty both for the women who embrace the concept and for the men who benefit from women who choose to dress modestly. I also… Continue reading The Issue of Modesty
An Abandoned Wife’s Journal
This is from a wife who has faced many struggles in her marriage. I don’t know what God’s plans are for anyone. But I do know that He honors faith in Him. I do know that He honors obedience to His Word. And I do know that prayer is powerful and that when we pray… Continue reading An Abandoned Wife’s Journal
Why the “Rapid Fire” Method of Talking Doesn’t Work with Our Men.
My husband actually asked me to write this post and it is an honor to write about this topic! Greg and I have been talking about how differently men and women process, speak and think during conversations. What I am about to share with you is REALLY FOREIGN to our female minds – but it… Continue reading Why the “Rapid Fire” Method of Talking Doesn’t Work with Our Men.
A Wife Decides to Meet Her Husband’s Greatest Masculine Needs
An email from a wife who has been focusing on learning to be a godly, respectful wife who honors her husband’s leadership. Thank you to this wife for allowing me to share her story! I LOVE seeing the way God works in many different wives’ hearts and seeing all the lightbulb moments. I pray that… Continue reading A Wife Decides to Meet Her Husband’s Greatest Masculine Needs