** It’s probably best in most situations for us as women not to attempt to give men marriage advice – that can get really dicey and present too much temptation sometimes – especially if messages or conversations are private. Maybe we can refer men in need of godly counsel to a godly pastor or… Continue reading Giving Friends Godly Marriage Advice
Month: December 2013
Who Is Calling Us Out for Our Sin as Women?
I don’t know if you realize this, but almost no one in the church is confronting us as Christian women about our sin today – to our great detriment. That is a HUGE problem. If we don’t even realize we have sin in our lives – we can’t begin to do anything about it. In… Continue reading Who Is Calling Us Out for Our Sin as Women?
A Husband Teeters on the Edge of Divorce
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: I am taking an email vacation until January 6th. I plan to continue to post and will respond to comments as I am able – you are welcome to comment any time. But if you can please hold emails for me for a few weeks, I would appreciate it. Thank you for your… Continue reading A Husband Teeters on the Edge of Divorce
Supporting Our Pastors’ Wives/Families
From a pastor’s wife. Thanks for sharing! These are my thoughts in response to your questions regarding women in the church being a support to the wife of the pastor. First of all, pray for her. I mentioned this once to a friend who attended a different church and she looked surprised. “I have daily… Continue reading Supporting Our Pastors’ Wives/Families
The Bible and Divorce
What does God think about divorce? Is it ever appropriate? Is it ever sin? The Bible and Divorce.
I Thought I ‘Owned’ My Husband – by Fellow Wife
Today’s post is a guest post by Fellow Wife (for a follow up from Sept, 2014, please click here) – When my husband and I first married, I believed that we owned each other to a certain extent. I loved the thought that I belonged to him and he belonged to me. We do have rights… Continue reading I Thought I ‘Owned’ My Husband – by Fellow Wife
God Begins to Work in a Newlywed Wife’s Heart
From a precious sister in the Lord (with her permission): Dear Peacefulwife, From the bottom of my heart, I just want to say thank you. Three days ago, I came across your site from a specific internet search: “My husband doesn’t care,” because at that time I honestly thought that my husband no longer loved… Continue reading God Begins to Work in a Newlywed Wife’s Heart
A Wife Faces Regrets and Finds Hope
From another precious wife: I really appreciate you taking the time and offering your encouragement and support. It means a lot to me. I am on day 3 right now and last night my husband said whatever you are doing, keep doing it. I know he is happier and has said so. I am feeling… Continue reading A Wife Faces Regrets and Finds Hope
A Wife Heals From Deep Childhood Scars
God has blessed us with MANY stories from so many wives recently who are sharing what He is doing by His power alone in their lives and marriages. I know that this wife’s story will touch and bless you. Thank you to her for sharing! ————- I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and… Continue reading A Wife Heals From Deep Childhood Scars
Pastors Are Human, Too
Unfortunately, many of us know pastors who have succumbed to the temptation of an affair. Often, a pastor’s/minister’s/Christian counselor’s affair destroys his marriage, his family, his career, his ministry, his reputation, his power in the kingdom of God and sometimes completely tears apart his entire church. Many times – these kinds of things can even… Continue reading Pastors Are Human, Too