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”
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The Issue of Modesty
Now that I have read and understand a lot more about how men think and how their minds and eyes work- I have a whole new understanding of the blessing of modesty both for the women who embrace the concept and for the men who benefit from women who choose to dress modestly. I also… Continue reading The Issue of Modesty
A Huge Reason Why We Don’t Have God’s Power
I had a reader ask about how to stop idolatry – and that is a REALLY CRITICAL topic that deserves a good bit of attention! If we don’t get to the root of our sin and rebellion against God and completely tear out our idols – we can’t fix the real problems and we… Continue reading A Huge Reason Why We Don’t Have God’s Power
A Wife Under Construction
This story is from a wife who is deeply hurting in a very troubled marriage. First comes the demolition work. conviction of sin – seeing the beam in our own eye for the first time repentance – turning away from our ways that offend God crucifying the old sinful nature – dying to self –… Continue reading A Wife Under Construction
Do Not Expect Outside Support
If you decide to obey God’s Word about respecting your husband and honoring his God-given leadership (Ephesians 5:22-33) – I believe your marriage will be greatly blessed. I believe you will likely find much greater intimacy with your husband. Most of all, you will definitely find incredible intimacy with God as you submit completely to… Continue reading Do Not Expect Outside Support
Expectations – Part 1
We all go into marriage with a lot of expectations. (Click here for Part 2, Part 3, Part 4) And, as a reader of mine quoted last week, “Expectations are premeditated resentment.” Ladies, what are some expectations you have of your husband and marriage? Some expectations – I believe are valid. I believe we should… Continue reading Expectations – Part 1
A Widow's Pain
** Check out my Peacefulwife Blog FB page today for more discussion on godly femininity and physical intimacy I heard from a dear woman who has been in such deep spiritual pain since her husband died 7 years ago. She has very graciously allowed me to share my correspondence with her. God has been at… Continue reading A Widow's Pain
We Want the Fairy Tale
So many girls grow up on Disney princess stories and fairy tales. What is it about the concept of being a princess that captivates us so much? And what do these stories drill into our minds that might not be healthy, godly ideas for marriage? THE DREAM Fairy tales tend to focus on the girl,… Continue reading We Want the Fairy Tale
A Prayer for a New Beginning in Christ
The kind of sincere prayer that will honor God and get you moving in the right direction to live with Him as LORD of your life is something like this: Jesus, You alone are my Lord and my God. I have sinned against You. I confess all of these sins (here are some examples): unforgiveness… Continue reading A Prayer for a New Beginning in Christ
Please Pray with Me!
Hey, y’all! I would like to ask for prayer for my blog ministry to wives and single women – where I strive to teach God’s design for marriage to women. My prayer is that I might teach them to lay down any idols and to have Christ as Lord, to respect their husbands, to cooperate… Continue reading Please Pray with Me!