ADMIN NOTE – with the transition to the new host for this site, some people have been getting error messages or warnings that the site is not secure. This issue should resolve itself within the next few days or clearing your cache should fix it immediately. Let me know if you continue to have this… Continue reading “My Two Year Anniversary As a Separated Wife”
Author: Peacefulwife
God’s Design for Marriage
Let’s get back to basics. Here is God’s pattern for marriage – which is the basis of my blog: Ephesians 5:22-33 New International Version (NIV) 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of… Continue reading God’s Design for Marriage
Balance? Moderation?? ME????
MY BIGGEST FAN Greg (the Respected Husband) is my #1 fan. He has been behind me with this whole blog thing from before day 1. Almost a year before I started Peacefulwife – he wanted me to start teaching other wives what God had taught me. He is extremely supportive of me as a wife,… Continue reading Balance? Moderation?? ME????
A Wife Under Construction
This story is from a wife who is deeply hurting in a very troubled marriage. First comes the demolition work. conviction of sin – seeing the beam in our own eye for the first time repentance – turning away from our ways that offend God crucifying the old sinful nature – dying to self –… Continue reading A Wife Under Construction
Something that Christian Men Wish We Knew about Them
This is a guest post from www.peacefulsinglegirl.wordpress.com (my other blog) this week for the SINGLE ladies. It is a single Christian man’s response to a question I asked him after Tuesday’s post (Why Asking About His “Five Year Plan” Can Backfire). I believe that the way we treat our men reflects the same level of respect… Continue reading Something that Christian Men Wish We Knew about Them
Sometimes the Journey is Lonely – but This Wife is Being Faithful to God!
This dear Christian sister of mine began emailing with me last summer. God has done HUGE things in her heart. It’s totally a God thing. She does not sound like the same person at all! She has such a sweet, gentle spirit now, a humble spirit, and a willing spirit to obey God no matter… Continue reading Sometimes the Journey is Lonely – but This Wife is Being Faithful to God!
Do Not Expect Outside Support
If you decide to obey God’s Word about respecting your husband and honoring his God-given leadership (Ephesians 5:22-33) – I believe your marriage will be greatly blessed. I believe you will likely find much greater intimacy with your husband. Most of all, you will definitely find incredible intimacy with God as you submit completely to… Continue reading Do Not Expect Outside Support
Why Eating Supper Together Matters
Why this one simple thing, eating supper together, can make a huge positive difference for your family.
Focus on TODAY
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? … The pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.… Continue reading Focus on TODAY
Expectations – Part 4
We have been looking at our expectations and how they get us into trouble in our marriages this week. (Click here for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3) I love the quote, “Expectations are premeditated resentment.” This is particularly true of unrealistic or unbiblical expectations. The number of expectations I have had of my… Continue reading Expectations – Part 4