I am so excited to have Shannon write a guest post today as we celebrate her new book releasing this month! I hope you will check it out – it has been such a blessing to me. If you tend to struggle with wanting control, this is the book for you, my precious sister! —————-… Continue reading Surrendering the Burden of Controlling My Husband – by Shannon Popkin
Category: Christian Marriage
When You Are the Primary or Sole Breadwinner As a Wife
What if your husband can’t work, won’t work, or doesn’t make as much as you do? What if you are the main breadwinner as a wife? If you feel marital tension because of this, you’re in the right place!
“Another Man Wants My Advice”
Many of us hurt so much with people who are hurting. I know I do! When someone comes to us with their relationship problems or spiritual problems, we want to help. We want to see them feel better ASAP. We want to comfort them, sympathize, and be a good friend. It is may not… Continue reading “Another Man Wants My Advice”
Control Girls and Family Christmas – by Shannon Popkin
A guest post by author Shannon Popkin: I’d like to call a pre-Christmas huddle. Calling all the women in the family please. Can we huddle up for a moment? I’m calling this meeting because I think there are some hurting women among us. There are some mothers of adult children and mother-in-laws who feel unloved… Continue reading Control Girls and Family Christmas – by Shannon Popkin
“My Husband Isn’t As Involved with Our Newborn As I Want Him to Be”
Some of my subscribers did not receive this post as an email yesterday – so I am attempting to re-send. 🙂 My response to a new Mom: Having a newborn is a pretty stressful time on a marriage. It is stressful for a first-time Mama with all of the sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, adjusting to… Continue reading “My Husband Isn’t As Involved with Our Newborn As I Want Him to Be”
Stages of This Journey – Summary
ADMIN NOTE: There was a large update done on this site Friday afternoon and since then there have been a number of technical issues since then. I’m hopeful those issues will be completely resolved today. ——————- If you don’t have a close relationship with Jesus Christ as Your Savior and Lord, that is the first… Continue reading Stages of This Journey – Summary
“My Husband Doesn’t Want Me to Minister Like I Want To”
Before God opened my eyes to my control, self-righteousness, pride, disrespect, bitterness, and all of my mountain of sin in December of 2008 – I used to think things like: I want to give more to the poor. Yes, we are tithing and giving some – but I know that it is God’s will for… Continue reading “My Husband Doesn’t Want Me to Minister Like I Want To”
Other People Don’t Always Know What You Should Do in Your Marriage – by The Satisfied Wife
This post is by The Satisfied Wife (AKA WorthyofLove). She is in a very difficult marriage with a husband who tends to be rather harsh at times – and yet, what God is doing in her heart is SO beautiful! I appreciate her willingness to share with us: ON SEEKING GOD ALONE TO KNOW HIS… Continue reading Other People Don’t Always Know What You Should Do in Your Marriage – by The Satisfied Wife
Being a Peaceful “Football Widow”
Do you resent your husband during football season. Here are my practical tips on being a calm, content football widow.
Should You Strive to Please or Keep Your Husband at ANY Cost?
Marriage is important to God. Does that mean you must try to do anything your husband asks or keep your husband at any cost?