I asked a dear sister in Christ to share with us how God has prompted her to handle conflict in her particular marriage dynamic. I am so thankful for her willingness to share! (A reminder – this blog is not written for wives who have truly abusive husbands. If your husband is abusing you,… Continue reading "Some Things God Has Shown Me about Conflict with My Headstrong Husband"
Category: Conflict
Is My Husband (or Anyone Else) Bound by My Personal Convictions?
Some things are always sin. God gives us unchanging principles and commands in the Bible about these things: The Ten Commandments (Ex. 20. – Have no other gods before God, make no graven images to worship, do not misuse God’s Name, honor your father and mother, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not… Continue reading Is My Husband (or Anyone Else) Bound by My Personal Convictions?
“Some Ideas That Helped Me Destroy My Marriage”
From a dear sister in Christ in whom God has been working mightily. How I thank her for her willingness to allow me to share her story. May her experiences be a lighthouse that warns us not to follow in her same path, that we might not wreck our lives and marriages in a similar way. The… Continue reading “Some Ideas That Helped Me Destroy My Marriage”
"God Showed Me How to Approach My 'Command Man' Husband"
This precious sister in Christ responded to “A ‘Drill Sergeant’ Approach VS. a Godly Feminine Approach.” I’m so thankful she allowed me to share. Please seek God’s Spirit’s wisdom and prompting above any human examples you see here or anywhere else. God is the One with ALL wisdom and ALL power. He can give us exactly… Continue reading "God Showed Me How to Approach My 'Command Man' Husband"
A “Drill Sergeant” Approach VS. a Godly Feminine Approach
A “Humorous Wedding Cake Topper” at Wal-Mart. Definitely not the picture of godly femininity we are going for! And not humorous at all, in my view. Warning: Please do not attempt any of the things I talk about on my blog without the Holy Spirit’s counsel. John 16:14: “and He will give you a Counselor… Continue reading A “Drill Sergeant” Approach VS. a Godly Feminine Approach
In-Law Issues
I am very blessed to have some amazing in-laws. How thankful I am to them for raising my husband to know and love God and for the solid upbringing they gave him. How thankful I am for how much they love Greg, me, and our children. Sadly, I didn’t always treat them with the respect… Continue reading In-Law Issues
“Why Doesn’t My Husband Appreciate My Helpful Suggestions?”
If a husband has been feeling quite disrespected, he may be particularly sensitive to a wife’s unsolicited advice and suggestions. When a husband feels truly respected, he is usually much more open to his wife ideas, but wives may want to learn how to share their suggestions at the right time and in ways that… Continue reading “Why Doesn’t My Husband Appreciate My Helpful Suggestions?”
“Why Is My Wife So Disrespectful?” – by Peacefulwife
Here’s something for the husbands. Ladies, for some of you, this is not going to be a productive use of your time because it may be a trigger for negative or sinful thinking. Some of you will probably do better focusing on what God calls you to do on your end of the marriage relationship.… Continue reading “Why Is My Wife So Disrespectful?” – by Peacefulwife
Some Questions from a Wife with an Easily Angered Husband
Some questions from a dear sister in Christ (men and women are welcome to share any godly wisdom y’all may have about these issues): 1. How do I handle it when my husband asks my opinion, or my preference, and when I share it but it is the opposite of his, he then tells me… Continue reading Some Questions from a Wife with an Easily Angered Husband
Why Don’t I Write for Women with Abusive Husbands?
Because I haven’t been abused, and because I was a dominant, controlling wife – my slant and approach are going to naturally be from the perspective of a wife who was not abused and who used to be dominant, controlling, and disrespectful with a husband who was passive and unplugged. Every writer has a… Continue reading Why Don’t I Write for Women with Abusive Husbands?