It’s predictable. When I start to grow and God works in my life, there is always a new temptation that comes along with each step of growth and deepening faith. Satan will make sure of that. As God begins to show me the sin in my heart, I start to become aware of the sin… Continue reading Avoiding a Critical Spirit Toward other Women on This Journey
Category: My Character
My Primary Goal As a Wife Has to Be This One Thing
Reminder – I have a conference in Eaton, Ohio February 25th and a conference in Columbia, South Carolina March 24th-25th. You are most welcome to come! Marriage meets many needs and fulfills a number of purposes in our lives, in our families, the church, and in society. A healthy marriage: Brings stability to society. Teaches… Continue reading My Primary Goal As a Wife Has to Be This One Thing
Being a Peaceful In-Law
Want strong extended family relationships? Here are some tips on being a peaceful in-law.
Can I Be a “Peaceful American” Even Now?
ADMIN NOTE: My site was renovated Nov. 5th, and at that point, we lost my email and WP subscribers. My IT team and Askimet are working on this. I hope it will be corrected very soon. My apologies! ——————– How my heart grieves as I have watched our nation over the past year or two… Continue reading Can I Be a “Peaceful American” Even Now?
Dying to Self
This process of learning to become godly women is a VERY painful process – especially at first. There are no short cuts!! It is all about our relationship with Christ. It is about our willingness to reverence and submit to Jesus and to desire Him FAR ABOVE all other things of this world. That is… Continue reading Dying to Self
“Eventually, I’ll Be above Sin, Right?”
UPDATE ABOUT MY FIRST CONFERENCE: What an incredible time we had in Branson, MO this past weekend! I could feel the prayers of so many of you and the favor of God on our gathering. I am completely overwhelmed with the generosity and hospitality of my host, Charlie Engram from 88.1 KLFC in Branson and… Continue reading “Eventually, I’ll Be above Sin, Right?”
Be True to Your Word – Guest Post by Nina Roesner
From April: I’m so excited to welcome Nina Roesner (author of The Respect Dare) to the blog to share with us from her new book! What an honor to have you, Nina. 🙂 God has used you in powerful ways in my own life on this journey to become a more godly woman and wife. I’m… Continue reading Be True to Your Word – Guest Post by Nina Roesner
Identifying the Lies We Have Embraced
We often don’t realize how many lies we have inadvertently received into our hearts and minds from various sources. Let’s work on identifying the lies we have learned about God, self, and others that are hurting us.
Transforming Our Thought Lives
When the flesh is in control, our minds are filled with worldly things like: greed bitterness gossip hatred materialism envy idolatry (desiring other things or people more than we desire God) negativity complaining contention lies pride lust worry fear unbelief self These things consume our thoughts, fuel our motives, and ultimately determine our words and… Continue reading Transforming Our Thought Lives
"I Want to Be Desired by Other Men, Too"
A reader and I are tag-teaming together to write about this – in conversation style. I greatly appreciate her contribution and willingness to share so vulnerably. My prayer is that God might use this post to help many other women break free from these kinds of destructive, toxic thoughts: Do any of these thoughts sound… Continue reading "I Want to Be Desired by Other Men, Too"