"I Wish My Husband Would Text Me from Work!"

I am so thankful for everyone taking the time to answer my poll questions last month about our expectations vs. the reality of how much contact our husbands make with us while the are at work. Texting, calling, or emailing can be a source of wonderful bonding for some couples or a source of a… Continue reading "I Wish My Husband Would Text Me from Work!"

"I Want to Be Desired by Other Men, Too"

A reader and I are tag-teaming together to write about this – in conversation style.  I greatly appreciate her contribution and willingness to share so vulnerably. My prayer is that God might use this post to help many other women break free from these kinds of destructive, toxic thoughts: Do any of these thoughts sound… Continue reading "I Want to Be Desired by Other Men, Too"

InHisGrip Talks about Not Shutting Down Emotionally

This wife tends to go silent when she is hurting. Check out her journey to learn about not shutting down emotionally when she feels tempted to.

"The Worst Year of My Life. But Then… God!" – Quinn's Story

    From a dear sister in Christ, Quinn (not her real name), with her permission in response to a comment on Encouragement for Those Who Are in the Trenches. This is a long post – but it is MORE than worth it to take the time to read the whole thing: I started reading your… Continue reading "The Worst Year of My Life. But Then… God!" – Quinn's Story

A Big Lightbulb Moment about True Contentment

From WorthyofLove who shared about her husband’s old text messages a few weeks ago… April,Wow! I just had serious lightbulb…..and your name kept popping in my head so I just know I need to share it with you! God has been working on my heart much deeper these days since I last shared in your… Continue reading A Big Lightbulb Moment about True Contentment

Things Got Worse at First When I Began to Change – by The Restored Wife

The Restored Wife Shares some of the most difficult parts of her journey with us (by the way, her husband’s response is pretty common): When I started this journey, I had no idea how to be respectful or submissive – our biggest issue at that time was the way both of us reacted any time there… Continue reading Things Got Worse at First When I Began to Change – by The Restored Wife

What Is the Best Way to Handle the Finances?

In a Christian marriage, what is the best way to handle the finances? Here are some ideas I have learned that may be a blessing.

Not a “Successful Marriage Story”… Yet

From this guest author: I don’t have a “successful marriage story” yet, but it is in the works.