From a husband who reads my blog: 1. My wife’s default response to a suggestion or request (I rarely make demands) would be to say “Sure, no problem” rather than being met with a litany of reasons why my request is unreasonable. 2. When I try to make things more efficient to lessen her load… Continue reading “My Wife Would Bless Me If…”
Category: Christian Marriage
Respecting Your Husband around Extended Family
Some suggestions to consider for honoring your husband at family get-togethers (you are welcome to share tips on these issues that work in your marriage!): – Smile and look at your husband when he is talking and listen to him with interest. – Don’t interrupt him. – Don’t correct his story-telling. – Don’t tell him… Continue reading Respecting Your Husband around Extended Family
He Doesn’t Deserve My Respect.
We continue our series this week into FAQs. If you have a question that I have not addressed, please let me know! 🙂 This seems like more than I can handle (part 1) When do I get to the “peaceful” part? (part 1) I don’t want to lose my voice in my marriage. (part 2) I feel like… Continue reading He Doesn’t Deserve My Respect.
Why Some Husbands HATE It When Their Wives Read Marriage Books/Blogs
Sometimes husbands get VERY upset if they find out their wives are reading any “self help” books or blogs about marriage. Let me see if I can explain what may be going on in a husband’s mind after having some conversations with Greg on this topic. He used to HATE when I read marriage books.… Continue reading Why Some Husbands HATE It When Their Wives Read Marriage Books/Blogs
Spiritual Authority – Building a Firm Foundation
The minister who taught this class at my church has graciously allowed me to share our class notes on my blog. I’m so thankful for his generosity! Everything below is word for word the notes from the class, “The Preeminence of the Doctrine of Spiritual Authority” This is the framework and basis for EVERYTHING else… Continue reading Spiritual Authority – Building a Firm Foundation
BOOK REVIEW – “Grace Filled Marriage”
I received an offer to do a book review on a new book about Christian marriage by Dr. Tim and Darcy Kimmel called “Grace Filled Marriage.” What a wonderful opportunity! There are a number of marriage books I recommend. Here is a post about them. I have to say – this one is definitely going… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW – “Grace Filled Marriage”
Being Married to a Man Who Is Emotionally/Spiritually Shut Down
From a sister in Christ who has walked this road and was willing to answer some of my questions about being married to a man who is very to himself and quiet… ————————— OUR BACKGROUND This comes from being with my husband for 11 years (8 years of marriage), being his 4th wife, having 11… Continue reading Being Married to a Man Who Is Emotionally/Spiritually Shut Down
Being Married to a Man Who Doesn’t Talk Much
If you are a wife who is married to a man who does not do a lot of talking, this post is for you! Please keep in mind that it is very normal for opposites to attract. Talkative people often marry quieter people. It makes sense. But sometimes once we are married, we get upset… Continue reading Being Married to a Man Who Doesn’t Talk Much
When He Suddenly Walks Out or Hangs Up
Ladies, Many of us have experienced something like this with our men – “Things seemed to be going great! My husband was talking, calling or texting with me when, seemingly out of nowhere, he storms out of the room or hangs up on me.” WHAT ON EARTH JUST HAPPENED? WHAT WE USUALLY DO Most wives panic… Continue reading When He Suddenly Walks Out or Hangs Up
“I Want a Divorce!”
Obviously, divorce is quite prevalent today – even in the church among those who claim Christ. Let me say right up front… No one answers to me about why they got a divorce or why they want a divorce. We will all answer to God alone for our thoughts, words and actions. I am not… Continue reading “I Want a Divorce!”