The world has a definition of submission that means sexual slavery or being a doormat. But biblical submission is different. It’s not about a husband dominating and abusing his wife, thankfully. It’s about displaying the Gospel.
Month: June 2013
Biblical Submission Does Not = The Husband Is Always “Right”
Ladies, I would like to attempt to clarify a common misunderstanding about biblical submission. For me to submit to someone in a position of God-given authority does NOT mean that person is “always right.” No human is always right. NOT EVEN ME!!!! 🙂 I know! It is a shock, isn’t it? There are many… Continue reading Biblical Submission Does Not = The Husband Is Always “Right”
Supporting My Husband’s Leadership
REMINDER: We will be starting The Respect Dare July 1st here at peacefulwife! Get yourself a copy of the book and we will walk through it together prayerfully. I am so excited to be on this adventure with you! BEING A LEADER IS A CHALLENGE Being the God-given leader in a marriage is very difficult… Continue reading Supporting My Husband’s Leadership
A Wife Sees Some of Her Idols – People Pleasing and Beauty
An email from a wife. Thank you for sharing!!!!!! I LOVE what God is doing in your heart! ******************** I watched two of your videos on Youtube (channel “April Cassidy”) The Gift of Modesty The Sin of People Pleasing Where do I start????? PEOPLE PLEASING I definitely identify with thinking it’s up to me make others… Continue reading A Wife Sees Some of Her Idols – People Pleasing and Beauty
A Wife Battles Pride
Here is an email from a wife that I think many other wives will relate to! Thank you to this wife for sharing your heart! This is part of how this journey looks as God shows us our sin and we hash through these issues, seeking to learn all we can and to humble ourselves… Continue reading A Wife Battles Pride
Peri-Menopause and Menopause – Part 2
Yesterday, we looked at a fellow sister-in-Christ’s experience with peri-menopause and menopause and gleaned wisdom from her journey. Today, I am going to talk about some medical ideas you can talk with your doctor about and some spiritual ideas for handling this phase of life. Some women start peri-menopause as early as in their 30s.… Continue reading Peri-Menopause and Menopause – Part 2
Peri-menopause and Menopause – Part 1
This is an email from a dear sister in Christ who has been through peri-menopause and menopause. I’m thankful for the wisdom she is willing to share with us! FATIQUE AND WEEPINESS I began to experience huge fatigue that had never been a problem for me at age 52. It was getting more and more… Continue reading Peri-menopause and Menopause – Part 1
The PMS Issue – Part 2
From a precious wife and sister in Christ who has been down this road. THANK YOU so much to her for sharing! *************************************************** After re-reading the comments about PMS … I thought of a few things I would love to share. Several women in their comments mentioned that during PMS they found it much much… Continue reading The PMS Issue – Part 2
A Wife Faces Her Fear of Betrayal
This is a series of portions of emails a wife sent to me recently and my responses. She is very open to God working in her. She is approaching Him with humility and faith. I am in awe of what He is doing in her life! A huge THANK YOU to her for sharing with… Continue reading A Wife Faces Her Fear of Betrayal
The PMS Issue – Part 1
From a dear friend and precious wife who is on this journey with me: Like so many other women, your post about “The Challenge” really struck a chord with me… I didn’t realize until lately how bad of an attitude I have had at times…. there have been times I could almost hear God whispering… Continue reading The PMS Issue – Part 1