I had a talk with Greg this past week and, out of curiosity, asked him if he would rank my level of disrespect earlier in our marriage on a 1-10 scale with 10 being the MOST DISRESPECTFUL wife he had ever seen. He said, “You were probably about a 4 or a 5.” I knew… Continue reading How Disrespectful Was I?
Category: Respect for My Husband
I Would Love to Hear Your Stories about Honoring Your Husband As a Father
Father’s Day is coming up in America in about a week or so. I would love to spend a few days talking about how we can honor and respect our husbands as fathers. I may use your comment anonymously in a post (or possibly in my book) if you share. Ladies, Would you please share… Continue reading I Would Love to Hear Your Stories about Honoring Your Husband As a Father
Little Things (to Us) That Can Feel Bigger to Our Husbands
I am lifting up all the families and people who have been impacted by the tornadoes in the Midwest of the United States. I am praying especially for my readers who may be in harm’s way. I hope you will let me know if you are safe. Here are a few scenarios I have… Continue reading Little Things (to Us) That Can Feel Bigger to Our Husbands
The Frustrating Quiet Phase
SCRIPTURES RELATED TO TODAY’S POST: 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so… Continue reading The Frustrating Quiet Phase
Let’s Be VERY Careful with Respect, Ladies! MOTIVES COUNT!
If we are not careful, we may just add respect to our arsenal of ways to attempt to control our men. 🙁 Yes, God wants me to treat my husband with respect and honor. But – If I am just respecting him to make him change or to get my needs met – that is… Continue reading Let’s Be VERY Careful with Respect, Ladies! MOTIVES COUNT!
Say “Thank You!”
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: I have a busy week this week with our children home from school on a winter break and some extra work. I will get to emails and comments as I am able to. I apologize in advance that I may not be able to be as prompt as I would like to be.… Continue reading Say “Thank You!”
SMILE! :)
I would like to issue you a little challenge this week, my friends! Whenever you go in the room where your husband is – please smile at him. Not to change him. Not to get any specific results from him. Just to bless him. Stay close to God. Be in His Word daily. Lay your… Continue reading SMILE! 🙂
If I Am Being Needy and Clingy, I Will Probably Repel My Husband
Ultimately, each wife must prayerfully decide what she believes God wants her to do to obey Him and to honor Him in her unique situation. God has wisdom. I do not. I write specifically for wives who tend to be controlling and dominating. Wives who tend to be more quiet and have dominating husbands may find… Continue reading If I Am Being Needy and Clingy, I Will Probably Repel My Husband
Why Space Can Be a Gift
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: I am taking an email vacation until January 6th. I plan to continue to post and will respond to comments as I am able – you are welcome to comment any time. But if you can please hold emails for me for a few weeks, I would appreciate it. Thank you for… Continue reading Why Space Can Be a Gift
Honoring Our Husbands as We Celebrate Christmas
Many of us LOVE Christmas time. I do! the songs about Jesus’ birth the festive decorations the fellowship at church family celebrations preparing gifts for those we love giving to those in need contemplating Jesus Christ – the greatest Gift of all There are an infinite number of ways that people celebrate Christmas. Each… Continue reading Honoring Our Husbands as We Celebrate Christmas