Photo by Michael Mroczek on Unsplash Sometimes we struggle with telling people, “No.” We don’t want to seem selfish or ungodly. We don’t want to disappoint or upset people. But there are times when it is critical that we can give a firm, “No,” to people. The goal is, we should be able to say,… Continue reading Saying “No”
Year: 2017
Responding to Our Children When They Disobey – SKIT
Some acted out examples of how to respond to our children in ways that model self-control, gentleness, love, patience, and respect while we teach, correct, and discipline them… In Christ, it is possible to be a peaceful mom! Merry Christmas! <3 A 4 minute video: https://youtu.be/byep81ZvAKc
Stop Watching Football and Spend Time with Me! – SKIT
My latest skit video on Youtube. This one is about 6 minutes. First I share some destructive approaches to trying to get our men to give us more attention. This was the old me. These were the things I did for a long time, not realizing how much I was sabotaging the very intimacy I… Continue reading Stop Watching Football and Spend Time with Me! – SKIT
Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas
Photo by Gareth Harper on Unsplash I know that Christmas can sometimes be a challenge with difficult family dynamics and hurtful things people say at times – whether it is unintentional or intentional. I’d love to remind us all that just because someone says something doesn’t mean that we have to engage in that particular… Continue reading Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas
My Latest Skit Video – “A Scorekeeping Wife”
I started doing skits last week and have been getting a lot of great feedback. Check out my latest video on my Youtube channel, April Cassidy: A Scorekeeping Wife Let me know what you think!
7 Keys to Finding Real Peace
CHECK OUT MY FIRST VIDEO SKIT on YOUTUBE called “Dishes with a Martyr”! (It’s under 3 minutes. Let me know what you think!) It is really easy to let our circumstances, problems, and disappointments in other people to rob us of the peace we can have in Jesus. Some of the main ways I find… Continue reading 7 Keys to Finding Real Peace
How Marriage Books/Blogs/Seminars Can Be Dangerous
There are all kinds of wives who read marriage blogs and books with all kinds of histories, bents, personalities, tendencies, and marriage dynamics. There are many different levels of spirituality. Some are unbelievers, some are baby Christians, and some are in various other stages of spiritual growth in Christ. I think of there being a… Continue reading How Marriage Books/Blogs/Seminars Can Be Dangerous
Check Out the Resources I Have for You and Your Women’s Group!
Books: The Peaceful Wife – Living in Submission to Christ As Lord If you haven’t read this book yet, especially if you tend to be a Type-A personality wife, I would love to invite you to ask your husband (or someone else) to get it for you for Christmas. What better gift could there be… Continue reading Check Out the Resources I Have for You and Your Women’s Group!
Strong Marriages Do Not Happen By Accident
If we want strong marriages, the Bible gives us all the wisdom we need to cultivate them well.
How Can I Know God’s Will for Me?
Photo by Jurica Koletić on Unsplash Sometimes, I think that we tend to assume that the most important things about God’s will are the external things. The decisions we make about who to marry, what job to take, what house to buy, what school the kids should attend, etc… But it is my belief that… Continue reading How Can I Know God’s Will for Me?