In Part 1 of this series, we looked at some of the first stages on the journey of becoming a godly wife (based on my observations – this is not scientific! You are free to comment about how the stages are going for you!): 1. Conviction 2. Repentance 3. The Frustrating Quiet Phase 4. Seeking God First… Continue reading Stages of This Journey – Part 4
Category: Respect for My Husband
Stages of This Journey – Part 2
In Part 1, we talked about the beginning stages of the journey to becoming a godly wife Conviction Repentance The Frustrating Quiet Phase Seeking God First (tearing out idols and making Christ Lord) Today, let’s continue on… But please know that these stages are not always linear. We cycle through some of them over and… Continue reading Stages of This Journey – Part 2
Stages of This Journey – Part 1
Each wife’s story and each marriage is unique. I write primarily for wives who tend to be dominating, controlling, “overly-helpful,” perfectionistic and disrespectful in their marriages. Most of us don’t realize that we are doing these things and aren’t purposely doing them. Many of us start out thinking we HAVE to act the way… Continue reading Stages of This Journey – Part 1
“My Wife Would Bless Me If…”
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…”
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.
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
Navigating Social Media in Ways that Honor Christ and Our Husbands
*** It seems I had a technical glitch yesterday 🙁 If you are interested in reading, here’s the link to “The Wonder of New Life” Ladies, I would like to encourage you to keep private relationship stuff private and off of your public Facebook page, Twitter account, Instagram, etc… I personally believe it is… Continue reading Navigating Social Media in Ways that Honor Christ and Our Husbands
Blessing Your Husband
We talked recently about not smothering our husbands with demands and too much attention to the point that we are trying to force them to give us the attention we want. So, now, lets talk about some ways to bless our husbands with our attention. Of course, each husband will have his own personality and… Continue reading Blessing Your Husband
Some Signs Your Husband May Be Feeling Disrespected
This is an email from a precious friend of mine. If your husband is saying things like this – it means he is probably feeling deeply wounded in your marriage. Please keep in mind that husbands need respect like wives need love. (Ephesians 5:22-33 and Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs). If a husband… Continue reading Some Signs Your Husband May Be Feeling Disrespected