This is a reader’s response to my post about the opportunity I had to sell my minivan. (You can find part 1 here, and part 2 here from that series) I LOVE her story! This is a beautiful real life example of how obeying God’s Word, showing respect for our husbands, honoring their leadership… Continue reading How God Used an Old Truck and a Wife’s Great Faith
Category: Christian Marriage
Why Pressuring Your Man to Talk NOW Can be a Problem
I asked some husbands about how they feel about trying to have an important discussion with their wives”on the fly.” Here is one husband’s answer. I appreciate his willingness to share with us. As we study how men think, process, feel and see the world – my prayer is that we might have a… Continue reading Why Pressuring Your Man to Talk NOW Can be a Problem
A Minivan Update!
This is a follow up to my first post about the possibility of selling my 2006 minivan and how I trusted God and my husband with the outcome. I had wanted to possibly sell my minivan because we don’t really need so much space now that we aren’t lugging strollers, pac-n-plays and high chairs around.… Continue reading A Minivan Update!
Building Up and Affirming Our Husbands and Children
God gave us as women an incredible verbal ability and gift. I believe He did this so that we might greatly bless our families with words of life, inspiration, nurturing, edification, godly truth and encouragement! (Even if your husband is far from God – and you are focusing on I Peter 3:1-6 and desire to… Continue reading Building Up and Affirming Our Husbands and Children
Some of the Bible Verses I Use as the Basis for My Suggestions
Here are some of the verses I use as a basis for my advice – It is my goal to apply these to marriage from a wife’s perspective: Ephesians 4:29-32 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, so… Continue reading Some of the Bible Verses I Use as the Basis for My Suggestions
“I Thought I WAS Being Respectful! What Happened??”
Here is an email from a wife and my response. My focus here is not on what the husband could or should have done differently (Yes, there is plenty of room for improvement on his side). I am writing for women, so I am only going to address what the wife could have done differently.… Continue reading “I Thought I WAS Being Respectful! What Happened??”
Do Not Expect Outside Support
If you decide to obey God’s Word about respecting your husband and honoring his God-given leadership (Ephesians 5:22-33) – I believe your marriage will be greatly blessed. I believe you will likely find much greater intimacy with your husband. Most of all, you will definitely find incredible intimacy with God as you submit completely to… Continue reading Do Not Expect Outside Support
Why Eating Supper Together Matters
Why this one simple thing, eating supper together, can make a huge positive difference for your family.
Expectations – Part 4
We have been looking at our expectations and how they get us into trouble in our marriages this week. (Click here for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3) I love the quote, “Expectations are premeditated resentment.” This is particularly true of unrealistic or unbiblical expectations. The number of expectations I have had of my… Continue reading Expectations – Part 4
Expectations – Part 3
This is part 3 of a series on expectations we have about marriage vs. reality. Click to read Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them. One time in 7th grade, I was at a party. I didn’t know that Cherry Coke had just come out. And I took a sip of a soft… Continue reading Expectations – Part 3