What does submission to God mean? It means we cling to Him and are willing to let Him orchestrate the events in this world and our lives.
Category: Biblical Submission/Leadership
Spiritual Authority Class Notes
These are part of my class notes from a class at our church on The Pre-eminance of the Doctrine of Spiritual Authority, that Rev. H. Weaver has allowed me to share. Please click here for the notes in their entirety. He addresses husbands and wives here. This is a fantastic foundation for us all to understand… Continue reading Spiritual Authority Class Notes
Submitting to Our Husbands in the “Small” Things
FROM A HUSBAND (his response to a question for husbands earlier last week): As to respecting me in “small things”, I have to assume you mean things that aren’t all that important. My first thought is, that if it isn’t all that important, why not? I don’t always know why I prefer one thing, over another.… Continue reading Submitting to Our Husbands in the “Small” Things
“Why Should I Have to Submit to My Husband in the Little Things?” – Part 2
For part 1, please click here. Have to take a moment to celebrate – Last October, this blog reached 1 million hits. Yesterday, it reached 2 million!?!?!? Thank You God for all that You are doing and may Your Name alone be exalted here! FROM PEACEFULWIFE: Greg doesn’t have a big preference in many… Continue reading “Why Should I Have to Submit to My Husband in the Little Things?” – Part 2
“Why Should I Have to Submit to My Husband in the Little Things?” – Part 1
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms. 🙂 I am praying for extra comfort, courage, strength, peace and joy for those battling infertility, those who long for children but can’t have them for some reason and those who have lost a child. FROM A WIFE (with her permission): Hi April, I’ve been lurking on… Continue reading “Why Should I Have to Submit to My Husband in the Little Things?” – Part 1
Has This Journey Gotten Easier for Me? Part 1
I am extremely thankful for Kayla’s post yesterday – how I wish I could have read it during the first few years of my journey! I know it would have helped me so much! We have different perspectives and ways of looking at things, and I love that! I like to share as many different… Continue reading Has This Journey Gotten Easier for Me? Part 1
How Husbands Die to Self
FROM A WIFE: I would be interested in learning more about what men go through when they are in that process of dying to self, and what it means for them. From JAY DEE, a Christian husband and marriage blogger: Alright, what do men go through: 1) We don’t get to make the decisions we… Continue reading How Husbands Die to Self
Ways Husbands Lead that Wives Often Don’t Notice – From the Archives
A REMINDER: I write from the slant of a wife who was dominating, Type A personality, take-charge, controlling, overly responsible, overly “helpful” and prideful with a passive husband. If you tend to be too quiet or have a very dominant husband, my slant may not be the angle you need because you are going to… Continue reading Ways Husbands Lead that Wives Often Don’t Notice – From the Archives
My Husband Isn’t Being a Good Enough Spiritual Leader – from the Archives
(NOTE: I write from the perspective of a formerly controlling, Type A, perfectionistic, driven, prideful, disrespectful wife with a passive husband. If your husband is very dominating or if he is abusive – my blog may not be a good fit for you, please seek godly help. It is possible to be TOO respectful and… Continue reading My Husband Isn’t Being a Good Enough Spiritual Leader – from the Archives
“I’m Tired of Being the Leader in Our Marriage”
From a dear wife, with her permission: Hello I had to email you personally and tell you how grateful I am for your insight. I came across your article, “I Want to Follow my Husband. What if He Doesn’t Lead? How Can I Inspire His Leadership?” (From PW – this is basically the same post that… Continue reading “I’m Tired of Being the Leader in Our Marriage”