Yesterday, we looked at some common expectations that wives often carry into marriage and how they can create resentment in us (For Part 1 of Expectations, please click here). We also looked at reality vs. these expectations. Here are some more expectations that we often bring into marriage that sometimes create resentment that if I… Continue reading Expectations – Part 2
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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
Valentine’s Day Expectations
Ladies, AHHH – VALENTINE’S DAY! That magical day when romance is in the air and many of us have higher expectations than ever for our men. For husbands – it can be a day filled with apprehension. This is especially true if things did not go well in the past. WE HAVE FREEDOM As… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Expectations
Money – and the ugly truth.
This is a guest post from one of my prayer partners, Kayla. I am really excited about what God is doing in her life and all that she is learning. She is able to explain some of these issues in ways that just MAKE SENSE. God has gifted her with words and the ability to… Continue reading Money – and the ugly truth.
Giving Our Children the Gift of Peace
Many parents are scrambling to find the BEST Christmas gifts for their children – spending hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars on toys, electronics, clothes and jewelry. It’s so normal now for Christmas to be all about STUFF. We easily turn Christmas into a monument to materialism, selfishness, greed and things. Santa and gifts and decorations… Continue reading Giving Our Children the Gift of Peace
The Snare of People-Pleasing
Is “peace” at any cost a good thing? Is it really peace? PEOPLE PLEASING Being a “People-Pleaser” SOUNDS like a virtue, right? I mean, isn’t it great to try to make everyone be happy with you and not have people angry at you? The Bible says we are supposed to live in peace as… Continue reading The Snare of People-Pleasing
The Voice in His Head
by the Respected Husband On Sunday, September 23rd, the Peacefulwife ran a guest post by Kayla Gulick titled My Demon. In the article, Kayla described how all of the voices in her head accuse her husband of the worst. This prompted a discussion between the Peacefulwife and me. She then asked me about whether a… Continue reading The Voice in His Head