ABOUT MY APPROACH TO THIS POST: I haven’t stated my personal convictions about specific sexual activities in marriage for a variety of reasons. One reason is that last year, God convicted me that Romans 14 admonishes believers to keep our personal convictions about “disputable matters” private. The sharing of personal convictions tends to cause a… Continue reading “Are Particular Sexual Activities Wrong in Marriage?”
Author: Peacefulwife
Should a Christian Wife Consider Separation?
Should a Christian wife consider separation from her husband? Here are some thoughts before making such a big decision.
My Primary Goal As a Wife Has to Be This One Thing
Reminder – I have a conference in Eaton, Ohio February 25th and a conference in Columbia, South Carolina March 24th-25th. You are most welcome to come! Marriage meets many needs and fulfills a number of purposes in our lives, in our families, the church, and in society. A healthy marriage: Brings stability to society. Teaches… Continue reading My Primary Goal As a Wife Has to Be This One Thing
Surrendering the Burden of Controlling My Husband – by Shannon Popkin
I am so excited to have Shannon write a guest post today as we celebrate her new book releasing this month! I hope you will check it out – it has been such a blessing to me. If you tend to struggle with wanting control, this is the book for you, my precious sister! —————-… Continue reading Surrendering the Burden of Controlling My Husband – by Shannon Popkin
When You Are the Primary or Sole Breadwinner As a Wife
What if your husband can’t work, won’t work, or doesn’t make as much as you do? What if you are the main breadwinner as a wife? If you feel marital tension because of this, you’re in the right place!
“Another Man Wants My Advice”
Many of us hurt so much with people who are hurting. I know I do! When someone comes to us with their relationship problems or spiritual problems, we want to help. We want to see them feel better ASAP. We want to comfort them, sympathize, and be a good friend. It is may not… Continue reading “Another Man Wants My Advice”
Respecting My Children?
When God opened my eyes 8 years ago to all the yucky motives in my heart concerning my marriage – I began studying godly femininity, biblical womanhood, what it meant to be a Christian wife, and God’s design for marriage. My primary focus was to be right with God, to get rid of any sinful… Continue reading Respecting My Children?
Resources for Men
There are PLENTY of resources for our men and brothers in Christ. A FEW RESOURCES THAT GREG AND I WOULD RECOMMEND (some are wonderful for men and women): – Grace Filled Marriage, by Dr. Tim Kimmel, is for husbands and wives and is excellent – His Needs, Her Needs by Dr Willard F. Harley –… Continue reading Resources for Men
Is It Possible to “Disrespect Myself”?
God’s design for us as godly women is that we are first to have utmost reverence for Him as LORD of our lives and as the sovereign King of the universe. We are also to respect ourselves, our husbands, and all other people. Another way of describing “respecting ourselves” that may be even more… Continue reading Is It Possible to “Disrespect Myself”?
Control Girls and Family Christmas – by Shannon Popkin
A guest post by author Shannon Popkin: I’d like to call a pre-Christmas huddle. Calling all the women in the family please. Can we huddle up for a moment? I’m calling this meeting because I think there are some hurting women among us. There are some mothers of adult children and mother-in-laws who feel unloved… Continue reading Control Girls and Family Christmas – by Shannon Popkin