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The Respect Dare, Day 12 – Wise Words and Kindness

She opens her mouth in wisdom; and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.  Proverbs 31:26 Nina Roesner shares a very relatable story in The Respect Dare – on Dare 12 – about a wife who had a rough day and asked her husband to take care of the dishes and put the children… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 12 – Wise Words and Kindness

The Respect Dare, Day 11 – Focus on the Good

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.  Philippians 4:8 In Day 11’s Respect Dare, Nina Roesner talks about an important concept in human interaction:  “Whatever we pay attention to grows.”… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 11 – Focus on the Good

The Respect Dare, Day 7 – A New Tongue

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.  Ephesians 4:29 Ok, ladies – this is a TOUGH one!!!!!  We have GOT to be abiding in Christ, feasting on His Word daily, praying… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 7 – A New Tongue

But, I’m a GOOD Person!

Yesterday, we looked at the wisdom of our culture, “Are Women Morally and Spiritually Superior to Men?” We examined God’s perspective and His holy judgment of ALL people as being evil.  He says there is no one that is good (Romans 3)  He says that our best attempts to be good look like “filthy, bloody… Continue reading But, I’m a GOOD Person!

“My Secret Idol”

  Today’s guest post is by Robyn.  Check out her blog at www.upwithmarriage.wordpress.com First I’d like to say thank you to April for the opportunity to share on this subject of how we make idols in our lives; even the good things. It was a good and righteous prayer; an honest prayer.  “God please save… Continue reading “My Secret Idol”

A Hurting Wife Examines Her Heart

An email from a wife It is EXTREMELY difficult to examine our own hearts when we are being severely sinned against ourselves.   I am very proud of these precious wives for the work they are doing and allowing God to do by letting Him search their hearts and then repenting of the sin in… Continue reading A Hurting Wife Examines Her Heart

Purpose of Peacefulwife

This blog will be most relatable for wives who tend to be strong willed/in charge whose husbands are passive. If your husband is controlling or you are more passive – many things I talk about will still apply (God’s Word always applies)- but you may have to approach some of the practical issues from a… Continue reading Purpose of Peacefulwife

God’s Design for Marriage

Let’s get back to basics.  Here is God’s pattern for marriage – which is the basis of my blog: Ephesians 5:22-33 New International Version (NIV) 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of… Continue reading God’s Design for Marriage

Expectations – Part 3

This is part 3 of a series on expectations we have about marriage vs. reality.  Click to read Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them. One time in 7th grade, I was at a party.  I didn’t know that Cherry Coke had just come out.  And I took a sip of a soft… Continue reading Expectations – Part 3

God Stops A Wife's Divorce Plans

From a reader – WOW!  THIS IS  TOTALLY GOD AT WORK.  AMAZING.  THANK YOU to this wife for allowing me to share.  I know it will challenge and bless many wives! I wanted to quickly share with you the impact of one of your blogs on my life. I am currently separated from my husband.… Continue reading God Stops A Wife's Divorce Plans