The Bible says Christian wives are to honor their husbands’ leadership as the church honors Christ and husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the church. Is there ever a time when I would not submit to my husband’s leadership?
Category: Christian Marriage
I Resented Making Lunch for My Husband
I used to resent making my husband’s lunches – even though I was the one who offered to do it and Greg never really asked me to do this for him. I made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for him on the days he worked, sometimes with an apple, too – which was… Continue reading I Resented Making Lunch for My Husband
“Should I Give Him Something for Our Anniversary or Not?”
“I don’t know what to do for my husband. Should I give him something for our anniversary or will that just make things worse?”
Is Biblical Submission Really Just Selfish Manipulation on a Wife’s Part?
Couldn’t a wife use the concept of biblical submission (honoring her husband and treating him with respect) to try to manipulate him and get her way?
Making Adjustments
Usually, during the school year, I am able to spend 30+ hours per week on online ministry – writing posts for both of my blogs, responding to comments, making Youtube videos, and sharing on Facebook. When my children are home for the summer, things get a bit more challenging ministry-wise. I don’t want to spend… Continue reading Making Adjustments
"I Wish My Husband Would Text Me from Work!"
I am so thankful for everyone taking the time to answer my poll questions last month about our expectations vs. the reality of how much contact our husbands make with us while the are at work. Texting, calling, or emailing can be a source of wonderful bonding for some couples or a source of a… Continue reading "I Wish My Husband Would Text Me from Work!"
What Is the Best Way to Handle the Finances?
In a Christian marriage, what is the best way to handle the finances? Here are some ideas I have learned that may be a blessing.
Encouragement for Those Who Are "in the Trenches"
Encouragement for Christian wives who are facing difficult, discouraging situations.
Even Once My Marriage Is Healed – I Still Can’t Go Back to My Old Ways
“Once my marriage is healed, I can have all my old expectations again, right?” No, I need to have a new perspective and not go back to my old self-destructive mindset.
When “Submit” Feels Like a Dirty Word – by Shannon Popkin
God calls wives to honor their husbands’ appropriate leadership to bless us, our husbands, our marriages, and our children. What does it mean to submit? It’s not 50 Shades of Gray. It’s not slavery. Check out Shannon’s story!