I love to share individual stories, as I can, that bring glory to God. Even about extreme situations. This is one wife’s story is about what God led her to do in her specific situation. Everything she did isn’t a blanket post for all wives with husbands who are drug addicts. But I am so thankful for… Continue reading A Wife’s Beautiful Response to Her Husband’s Drug Addiction
Year: 2017
Minimalism or Frugality Can Be Idols, Too
I have had times when I idolized things, luxury, and comfort. I wanted a really beautiful home where everything was perfect and looked like it came out of HGTV. And I have also been tempted to idolize minimalism/frugality in recent years. It’s funny how easily we can make almost anything more important than it should… Continue reading Minimalism or Frugality Can Be Idols, Too
Do I Love the Things of This World Too Much?
Our Western culture is inundated with materialism. Every ad beckons us with promises that if only we bought that product, had enough stuff, and enough money, we would be beautiful, happy, and fulfilled in this life. How Can I Tell if I Am Struggling with Materialism? Here are a few questions I might ask… Continue reading Do I Love the Things of This World Too Much?
Being Peaceful in the Face of Illness/Pain/Exhaustion
My Choice As a believer in Christ, I know that nothing has come into my life by accident. Every trial is purposed by the Lord to help refine me and conform me to the image of Christ. Because I trust Jesus and His leading in my life, I know He is with me. I… Continue reading Being Peaceful in the Face of Illness/Pain/Exhaustion
Does My Husband Have to Have a Long Range Plan to Lead Our Family?
I used to think that my husband had to lead in a certain way in order for God to lead me through him. His personality should be a lot more like mine, of course, for him to lead “properly.” I believed we needed a long list of things I thought were great ideas – lots… Continue reading Does My Husband Have to Have a Long Range Plan to Lead Our Family?
How to Avoid Being a “Busybody”
What is a “busybody”? Here is the definition from Strong’s Concordance: Definition: one who meddles in things alien to his calling or in matters belonging to others; factious. Essentially, if I am a busybody, I am inserting myself into other people’s lives and problems in a way that is unproductive and even harmful. My involvement does… Continue reading How to Avoid Being a “Busybody”
Facing Uncertainty and Trials with Joy
None of us want to sign up for hard times. Is facing uncertainty and trials with joy really possible with Jesus?
17 Tips to Ask for What You Desire Respectfully
The way you approach your husband makes a massive difference in the way he will respond to you. There are unhealthy, destructive ways to ask your husband for something that is very important to you – and there are healthy, productive ways. A FEW TRUTHS ABOUT MEN (and really, we women often feel the same… Continue reading 17 Tips to Ask for What You Desire Respectfully
Twenty-Five Ways to Be a Safe Place for Your Husband Emotionally
We as women understand the desire to feel safe with our men. We want to feel safe and secure physically, financially, emotionally, spiritually – and in every way – in our marriages. That is one of our greatest needs as wives. Husbands want to feel safe in every way with us, too. Men have certain… Continue reading Twenty-Five Ways to Be a Safe Place for Your Husband Emotionally
Dealing with Annoying Things…
A good test of whether the Spirit of God is in control in my heart – or my sinful nature is in control – is how I respond when people do things that tend to annoy me. I’m going to share some examples of ways we could respond that would be godly (as long as… Continue reading Dealing with Annoying Things…