I want to address a very common and extremely important concern that I hear from many, many wives. When we as women have a history of being controlling, dominating, overly responsible, overly “helpful”, mothering and we tend to take over in our marriages, thinking we know so much better than our husbands – at first,… Continue reading “This Is Not Working. I Don’t See Progress.”
Month: March 2014
From a Fellow Wife – Suggestions VS Instructions
From my dear sister in Christ, a Fellow Wife (this post is probably going to be most relatable to wives who were very controlling and outspoken whose husbands were more passive): I have to share part of a conversation my husband and I had last night. He had made a comment earlier in the… Continue reading From a Fellow Wife – Suggestions VS Instructions
GraceAlone Has a New Breakthrough in Her Spiritual Vision
We are continuing to follow GraceAlone’s progress as she began this journey to become a godly wife about 3 weeks ago. I am no longer able to email every wife, but I hope to correspond with a few wives who are willing to allow me to share their stories so that maybe many more wives… Continue reading GraceAlone Has a New Breakthrough in Her Spiritual Vision
GraceAlone Takes Another Step
GraceAlone continues on her journey of tearing out idols, recognizing and repenting of sin, submitting to the Lordship of Christ and learning to trust Jesus with everything in her life. This correspondence is about 2-3 weeks into her journey, I believe. Her words are in blue. I’m so thankful for her willingness and courage to… Continue reading GraceAlone Takes Another Step
Prayer Day
Praying Scripture in faith is a powerful way to claim the promises God has given to us in His Word and to make them bear much fruit in our lives as we trust God in faith to do what He has promised He would do for those who love and obey Him. Most of the… Continue reading Prayer Day
When Your Husband Won’t Answer
Greg and April – April 2013 at Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, SC Ladies, Some of you know exactly what I am going to describe here. You ask your husband an important question. You want to be sure you are doing what he wants. You need his input. You don’t want to take over and steamroll… Continue reading When Your Husband Won’t Answer
Screaming on the Inside
From a precious sister in Christ, Terrie: This picture was in my newsfeed this morning, intended as humor, but it struck a chord with me. Maybe it strikes a chord with you, too. As believers, we are expected to react to the tragedies and trials in our lives according to the Word of our God,… Continue reading Screaming on the Inside
A Separated Wife Finally Begins to Experience the Peace of God in Her Life!
From Prayinglikehannah, THANKS for allowing me to share your beautiful story, my precious sister! PART 1 April, For years I have been praying for God to fix “my husband,” not seeing how much fixing I need myself. I read somewhere in one of your posts where you spoke about how God hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so… Continue reading A Separated Wife Finally Begins to Experience the Peace of God in Her Life!
Two Wives Share About Their Journey
We all deal with temptation from the enemy and from our own sinful nature. Whatever the source of the accusing voice you hear against your husband – we must die to ourselves, our sin and resist the temptations of the enemy and submit to God! Here are two wives’ stories. FROM VINODHINI: A few… Continue reading Two Wives Share About Their Journey
Praying for Our Husbands to Be Blessed
Greg and April – May 28, 1994 For the first 14+ years in our marriage, I prayed for Greg a lot – which sounds very noble and godly, right? Unfortunately, my motives were so selfish. 🙁 I prayed primarily for God to make Greg be more loving, to make him pray with me, to make… Continue reading Praying for Our Husbands to Be Blessed