I would like to issue you a little challenge this week, my friends! Whenever you go in the room where your husband is – please smile at him. Not to change him. Not to get any specific results from him. Just to bless him. Stay close to God. Be in His Word daily. Lay your… Continue reading The Smiling Challenge – 5 Minute VIDEO
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Wives Respond to the “The List”
One of the most popular posts on my blog is the one where a number of husbands share what they feel is disrespectful. Some women get pretty upset when they read that list and think that “men just have super-sized egos.” Some think that these men are “whining and complaining” about a bunch of “really… Continue reading Wives Respond to the “The List”
The Dirty Garage Epiphany
From a wife who has experienced great difficulties in her marriage and has continued to abide in Christ: You know, I was cleaning out our garage today (part of me working on my own habits), and it taught me some lessons. One was on that question that always pops up… “How do I respect… Continue reading The Dirty Garage Epiphany
“He Loves Me. He Loves Me Not.” – Finding Victory over Feelings of Insecurity
(This post is not for women whose husbands are abusive, are involved in unrepentant infidelity or criminal activity, are initiating divorce with their wives, have uncontrolled mental health problems, or have active addictions to drugs/alcohol right now.) Thankfully, most husbands are relatively decent men who truly love their wives and long for their wives to… Continue reading “He Loves Me. He Loves Me Not.” – Finding Victory over Feelings of Insecurity
"My Husband Can't Make Me Submit to Him or Respect Him!"
Oh how the picture above makes me cringe and breaks my heart! Sadly, this was me for the first 14+ years of our marriage. 🙁 Note: This post is not for wives whose husbands are violent, or who threaten violence, who are actively addicted to drugs/alcohol, who are living in major unrepentant sin, or who… Continue reading "My Husband Can't Make Me Submit to Him or Respect Him!"
“I Feel So Alone Spiritually in My Marriage”
Here’s the honest truth, my precious sisters – we will ALL feel this way many times if we are looking to our husbands to meet our spiritual needs. Whether my husband is an unbeliever or he is a famous, godly pastor, I will face times – maybe even years or decades – of feeling… Continue reading “I Feel So Alone Spiritually in My Marriage”
Husbands May Not Force Their Wives into Biblical Submission
Some husbands or churches teach that husbands should force their wives into biblical submission. That is domination, abuse, and slavery. That is not what God prescribed for marriage.
A Godly Wife Confronts Her Angry Husband Respectfully
This is a guest post by a dear sister in Christ – shared with her husband’s permission. They both desire God to use their story to bless other couples who are struggling. I realize every husband is different – and this approach may not be how God leads you to respond to your husband. That… Continue reading A Godly Wife Confronts Her Angry Husband Respectfully
A Sneak Peek at My Book Cover!
April Cassidy 03-2015 My first book, The Peaceful Wife – Living in Submission to Christ as Lord, is scheduled to be available January 27, 2016!!! I’m so excited to see how God has orchestrated this and how He is bringing it to fruition. Kregel Publications has done an amazing job. I love my editors… Continue reading A Sneak Peek at My Book Cover!
A New Wife Shares Her Views about Praying with Our Husbands
This is a very interesting topic that throws light on the realities of marriage. Unfortunately, many of us christian women fantasize about a man who will daily hold our hands in prayer. It is a beautiful scene to behold and we women who are romantic at heart always yearn for such connection. But I believe if… Continue reading A New Wife Shares Her Views about Praying with Our Husbands