April Cassidy 03-2015 My first book, The Peaceful Wife – Living in Submission to Christ as Lord, is scheduled to be available January 27, 2016!!! I’m so excited to see how God has orchestrated this and how He is bringing it to fruition. Kregel Publications has done an amazing job. I love my editors… Continue reading A Sneak Peek at My Book Cover!
Month: June 2015
A New Wife Shares Her Views about Praying with Our Husbands
This is a very interesting topic that throws light on the realities of marriage. Unfortunately, many of us christian women fantasize about a man who will daily hold our hands in prayer. It is a beautiful scene to behold and we women who are romantic at heart always yearn for such connection. But I believe if… Continue reading A New Wife Shares Her Views about Praying with Our Husbands
“Should I Stay or Should I Go?”
Is your marriage difficult right now? Are you wondering, “Should I stay or should I go”?
“Lord, I Don’t Want to Do Your Will.”
I have been doing an amazing Kay Arthur study on prayer with a ladies’ group at my church this summer called, “Lord, teach me to pray.” I love her point (pg. 54): “And what is the root of all sin? Is it not independence? Is it not self having its own way?” She goes on… Continue reading “Lord, I Don’t Want to Do Your Will.”
Biblical Submission Is Not Passivity
Some people think the Bible prescribes that wives should be slaves, doormats, or mindless second class citizens. Thankfully, that is not true! Biblical submission is not passivity, slavery, or an invitation for husbands to abuse their wives.
“My Husband Referred Me to Your Site – What a Jerk!”
This is a story I hear pretty frequently – so often that I can’t count how many times it has happened. Some wives are open to suggestions from their husbands, and others… well, not so much. A situation like this puts me in a very awkward position – smack dab in the middle of marital… Continue reading “My Husband Referred Me to Your Site – What a Jerk!”
"Some Things God Has Shown Me about Conflict with My Headstrong Husband"
I asked a dear sister in Christ to share with us how God has prompted her to handle conflict in her particular marriage dynamic. I am so thankful for her willingness to share! (A reminder – this blog is not written for wives who have truly abusive husbands. If your husband is abusing you,… Continue reading "Some Things God Has Shown Me about Conflict with My Headstrong Husband"
What Is Godly Spiritual Leadership?
Grandfather Mountain, NC Caution – if reading about what husbands “should do” (even in Scripture) is a trigger for you to feel depressed, discouraged, bitter, resentful, or upset – please skip the first part and go down to the section where we pray together for our husbands, my dear sisters! I Wish My Husband Would… Continue reading What Is Godly Spiritual Leadership?
“I Wish My Husband Would Pray with Me More” – Part 2
If you haven’t read Part 1 of this series, I believe it would be extremely helpful to check it out, as well. This is such a deep desire in so many of our hearts as wives – that our husbands would pray with us. Prayer is an incredible blessing and an unspeakable gift of God.… Continue reading “I Wish My Husband Would Pray with Me More” – Part 2
“I Wish My Husband Would Pray with Me More” – Part 1
The poll results have been very interesting from the questions I asked last week. I am so thankful for so many women (and men) answering my questions. It helps me to get a much better feel for what is going on in your prayer lives and what we may want to discuss together here. 🙂 After… Continue reading “I Wish My Husband Would Pray with Me More” – Part 1