Is It Possible to “Disrespect Myself”?

  God’s design for us as godly women is that we are first to have utmost reverence for Him as LORD of our lives and as the sovereign King of the universe. We are also to respect ourselves, our husbands, and all other people. Another way of describing “respecting ourselves” that may be even more… Continue reading Is It Possible to “Disrespect Myself”?

“Dying to Self” Can Be Dangerously Misunderstood

Last Thursday, I ran a post about “Dying to Self.” Today, I want to talk about how it is possible for someone to misunderstand the concept of “taking up your cross and following” Jesus to think that this means, “I must take abuse. My needs don’t matter. I have to let my husband beat me or… Continue reading “Dying to Self” Can Be Dangerously Misunderstood

A Wife Responds to a Sister in Christ Who Is Feeling Insecure

This is from a reader – it was one of the comments on Thursday’s post “What Does It Mean to Be an Ungodly Woman?” ———— This helped me get over a big hump that seemed to be blocking my faith. I’m not saying that I’ve completely overcome that hump, because a lot of what you… Continue reading A Wife Responds to a Sister in Christ Who Is Feeling Insecure

“I am Part of the Bride of Christ!”

From a dear wife  – who has been going through an extremely difficult time in her marriage and has given me permission to share.  Ladies, you may need tissues for this one! ————————————– Although I have been a Christian since I was 7 years old, attended church all but one of my 41 years, taught… Continue reading “I am Part of the Bride of Christ!”

Our Identity in Christ – THIS Is My Security!

Ladies, Two days ago, we looked at insecurity in the post “Trying to Find Security in All the Wrong Places.” Yesterday, we looked at “The Roots of Insecurity, ‘Low Self Esteem,’ Sinful Jealousy and the Desire to Control” Quite honestly – what I am addressing in these several posts could easily be a book or two.  We… Continue reading Our Identity in Christ – THIS Is My Security!

Finding Healing for Hopelessness

Some of you are feeling extremely depressed, lost, broken, hopeless, worthless and like there is no purpose for your lives.  Some of you were cruelly abused as children by your own parents, friends or family members.  Some of  you have been abused by your own husband who is supposed to provide for  you, protect you,… Continue reading Finding Healing for Hopelessness