When He Starts to Miss You

This post is for wives who were being controlling and trying to force their husbands to be with them, say certain things to them and who were trying to initiate physical intimacy and were getting rejected a good bit – and have tried to correct these things by backing away some and giving their husbands… Continue reading When He Starts to Miss You

“I Don’t Know How to React…..”

From my wonderful friend, Kayla (at www.lessonsofmercy.wordpress.com),  who has been on this journey with me now since Sept of 2012.  She is the one who wrote the now-famous post on my site, “My Demon.”   Today’s post is amazing.   But for the wives who are struggling – this may be hard to read. Please keep… Continue reading “I Don’t Know How to React…..”

A Wake Up Call for Wives

We all hear in the news about cyberbullying and how many teenagers commit suicide over being bullied online as well as in person at school.   I know that all of us want to see bullying stopped and all of us want to see all suicides and suicide attempts stopped.  We don’t ever want anyone… Continue reading A Wake Up Call for Wives

When Words Are Many, Sin Is Not Absent…

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.  Proverbs 10:19 I have to be honest.  This used to be my LEAST FAVORITE verse in the Bible! I was always a big-time talker from the time I was little.  Since I was an identical twin, and she was… Continue reading When Words Are Many, Sin Is Not Absent…

The Night My Meatloaf and I Got “Stood Up”

I worked an extra two days this past week in the pharmacy.  My husband appreciates it when I work extra.  So – I try to do this as a gift to him whenever I can.  Monday night I made an extra big meatloaf so that Greg wouldn’t have to cook supper the next night since… Continue reading The Night My Meatloaf and I Got “Stood Up”

Defending Myself No More

It is absolutely human nature for all of us to respond to criticism by defending ourselves. God asks us to respond in the power of His Spirit as His disciples – we are no longer slaves to our old sinful selves.  Let’s look at how we can respond to criticism in God-honoring, life-giving ways. BEING… Continue reading Defending Myself No More

Handling a VERY Delicate and Sensitive Matter with Respect – a Husband’s Impotence

There are a variety of factors that can contribute to sexual dysfunction or performance issues in men. Sometimes there can be side effects from medications (blood pressure pills, anti-depressants, prostate treatments – it is not safe to stop some of these medicines quickly, please check with a Dr before stopping blood pressure rxs or anti-depressants!).… Continue reading Handling a VERY Delicate and Sensitive Matter with Respect – a Husband’s Impotence

“We Need to Talk!”

This is a guest post by my precious sister in the Lord at www.thegoodwife121.blogspot.ca. ————————————– THE STRAIGHT PATH “Do you have any free time this evening?” I asked Husband, a couple of days ago. “Yeah, I think so..” He responded offhandedly. “Why?” “Because I’d like to talk.” “…talk? Talk about what?” I already could hear… Continue reading “We Need to Talk!”

I’ve REALLY Messed Up – How Do I Make Things Right with God?

The guilt of sin can be soul-crushing and overwhelming. Sin always gives birth to death and destruction.  Death of our relationship with God.  Death of our relationships with people. It can cause HUGE anxiety, worry, dread and fear in our lives.  It can even make us physically sick. What if you are stuck in sin… Continue reading I’ve REALLY Messed Up – How Do I Make Things Right with God?

What is True Love?

This is a guest post from Daniel at God’s Help For Marriage. We live in a culture that praises the fairytale concept of true love. Hollywood would have us believe that love is all about that moment when you first meet and there is a “magical connection” and you “just know” that this is the… Continue reading What is True Love?