"Do You Think Women Are Always to Blame For Problems in Marriage?"

I write very specifically for women, and very specifically not for men – although men are welcome here and many find healing in Christ here, too. My calling is Titus 2:3-5 and to “make disciples” for Jesus in the Body of Christ (primarily with women) – part of the Great Commission. Sometimes, because I only… Continue reading "Do You Think Women Are Always to Blame For Problems in Marriage?"

"Isn't It Demeaning to Me if I Respect My Husband?"

A guest post from a precious sister in Christ who is very new to this journey: Thank you!! I was ready to quit when I stumbled onto your site. When you responded to my anger with such kindness and affirmation something clicked for me – if I could be kind to my husband when he’s… Continue reading "Isn't It Demeaning to Me if I Respect My Husband?"

Life Is God’s to Give and God’s to Take

I am not God. Life is God’s to give and it is up to Him to decide when a person should die. I don’t have the authority to decide that for myself or anyone else.

God Helps a Wife Overcome Destructive Jealousy

I have been sharing many of the wives’ comments from the post Monday “I Need to Change! I Can’t Go On Like This!” on my Peaceful Wife Blog Facebook page. I want us all to get to hear about the things God has done and is doing in as many other women’s lives as possible.… Continue reading God Helps a Wife Overcome Destructive Jealousy

The Treasures of God in the Midst of a Great Storm

In the midst of a lot of marital tension, a wife discovers the treasures of God.

"I Need to Change! I Can't Go on Like This!"

Can you identify with this wife? Are you driving yourself crazy in your marriage and realize, “I need to change!”? I pray her story will bless you.

Share a Priceless Moment with Me! :)

This is me after several minutes of sobbing when I saw my husband, Greg, bring in two boxes that had just been delivered from Kregel Publications. What an incredible moment – to open that box and to hold a copy of the book I have been working on for the last few years in my… Continue reading Share a Priceless Moment with Me! 🙂

“I Must Avoid Conflict at All Costs. That’s the Godly Thing to Do.”

It seems right to some who are afraid of conflict, but to avoid conflict at all costs, is that really healthy?

"Being Vulnerable and Direct Feels Wrong!"

Does being vulnerable make you break out in a panic attack? It sure made this reader feel that way. Read along as I address her concerns.

Healthy VS. Unhealthy Relationships

  Where are people not permitted to say what they need, how they feel, or what they think? – those who are literally slaves or who are in concentration camps. – those in extremely oppressive countries with totalitarian regimes. – those who are in abusive or dysfunctional relationships/families. Here are some hallmarks of abusive/dysfunctional personal… Continue reading Healthy VS. Unhealthy Relationships