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…
Author: Peacefulwife
One of Your Most Powerful Gifts As a Woman
A smile costs you nothing, but it is such an incredible blessing to those around you. You may not see your own facial expressions, so it is easy not to think about them much, but those around you definitely notice them. This week, I’d love to challenge and encourage you to: Seek to give… Continue reading One of Your Most Powerful Gifts As a Woman
A Wife Asks, “Why Is It That It Seems Like the Wife Always Has to Change First?”
Here is an interesting discussion that took place in the comment section last week between two of my readers. I love to hear what God is showing other women and how He makes His truth real to them. Sometimes hearing multiple people describe and explain the same concepts just helps make things click. May this… Continue reading A Wife Asks, “Why Is It That It Seems Like the Wife Always Has to Change First?”
Does God Call Women to Be Weak?
First of all, we need to understand that the world’s definitions of strength and weakness are very different from God’s. In the world: Power means having the ability to do whatever I want to do. Weakness means not being able to do exactly what I want to do all the time. So power means I… Continue reading Does God Call Women to Be Weak?
Avoiding a Critical Spirit Toward other Women on This Journey
It’s predictable. When I start to grow and God works in my life, there is always a new temptation that comes along with each step of growth and deepening faith. Satan will make sure of that. As God begins to show me the sin in my heart, I start to become aware of the sin… Continue reading Avoiding a Critical Spirit Toward other Women on This Journey
How Do I Respect My Husband without Idolizing Him?
To me, the primary key in balancing respecting my husband but not idolizing him is to watch my motives. I want to care about his feelings and concerns. I want to treat him well. But why? Do I want his approval more than anything? Or do I want God’s approval more than anything? If I… Continue reading How Do I Respect My Husband without Idolizing Him?
Got It Covered!
I want to take an opportunity to share something that was part of my journey to become a peaceful wife early on. My hope here is only to share what I discovered with my precious sisters in Christ. Please, as always, do what you believe the Lord desires you to do. 🙂 No pressure… Continue reading Got It Covered!
“I Wish My Husband Would Quit Smoking Cigarettes!” a Guest Post
I appreciate a wife’s willingness to share her story of answered prayer with us. I pray it may be a blessing to those who are facing similar situations with a husband who may have an unhealthy habit. (NOTE – if you are dealing with a husband who has a mind-altering addiction to illegal drugs, prescription narcotics, or… Continue reading “I Wish My Husband Would Quit Smoking Cigarettes!” a Guest Post
No More Teeny Tiny Boxes!
Reminder – I am going to be doing a conference in Eaton, OH this Saturday, Feb 25th! And I am planning a conference in the Columbia, SC area for March 24th-25th. Check out this post with links if you are interested in getting tickets. I am still learning and have much growing to do in… Continue reading No More Teeny Tiny Boxes!
FreeinChrist Stands for Something Way Bigger Than Her Marriage
Note – for a post about resetting our Valentine’s Day expectations, please click on this link. I’m so thankful for this wife’s willingness to share her story. It is not all neatly tied up in a bow. Things are not good in her marriage, to say the least. But – check out what God has… Continue reading FreeinChrist Stands for Something Way Bigger Than Her Marriage