For part 1 of this series, and some observations of two Christian men on this topic, please read here. WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON THAT MOST OF US ARE COMPLETELY UNPREPARED TO BE GODLY WIVES? Christian women in recent generations have had a number of cultural, church and family influences that have moved us… Continue reading Why Are Many of Us So Unprepared to Be Godly Wives? – Part 2
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Ways Military Wives Can Show Respect and Support for Their Husbands on Deployment
This is a guest post by HisHelper. I am beyond ecstatic to share what this precious wife has written. I know it will be a blessing to countless military wives – but she has such incredibly helpful suggestions that could benefit almost any marriage, that I know a lot of civilian wives will be blessed… Continue reading Ways Military Wives Can Show Respect and Support for Their Husbands on Deployment
Receiving Your Husband’s Generosity Graciously
I learned a LOT about being a wonderful recipient of my husband’s attention, compliments, efforts and gifts from Laura Doyle’s “The Surrendered Wife” and from her book, “Things Will Get as Good as You Can Stand – When You Learn that it is Better to Receive than to Give!” RECEIVING AND FEMININITY Receiving well is… Continue reading Receiving Your Husband’s Generosity Graciously
The Blessing of Having a Husband Who Won't Pray with His Wife
WHAT??!!! Did you read that right? Surely, I’ve GOT to be kidding! Let me start by saying: I believe that husbands SHOULD pray with their wives. I believe it is their God-given responsibility to do so – if they are believers in Christ. I believe husbands will be accountable to God for their spiritual… Continue reading The Blessing of Having a Husband Who Won't Pray with His Wife
Finding God’s Victory over Bitterness
Yesterday, we looked at many of the causes, signs and consequences of bitterness – if you missed that post, you can find it here. I have discovered that I have to dig down deeply and examine all of my angry thoughts, write down exactly why I am upset and then compare my thoughts to the… Continue reading Finding God’s Victory over Bitterness
Exploring the Depths of Bitterness
This is Part 1 of a series on Bitterness. (Click here for Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4) Thank You, God, for a Husband Who Is Willing to Tell Me the Hard Stuff My husband shocked me one night this week when he told me about some bitterness that he saw in me that… Continue reading Exploring the Depths of Bitterness
How I Handle the Toilet Seat Being Left Up and Other Quandaries
There are some things that are universal struggles in almost every marriage. Sometimes these tiny little insignificant things can turn into huge issues and fights, unfortunately. So what is a wife to do when her husband constantly leaves the toilet seat up, and she ends up splashing in the nasty toilet water in the middle… Continue reading How I Handle the Toilet Seat Being Left Up and Other Quandaries
Rejoice in Suffering
Could there be a more unpalatable idea to us than this? We don’t WANT to suffer – EVER! And we certainly cannot begin to fathom REJOICING in suffering! We only want comfort, ease, health and material wealth. And we have plenty of preachers who are glad to tell us that it’s God’s will for us… Continue reading Rejoice in Suffering
A Wife Answers My Question
Here is a really fascinating email I received last week from a wife. I know you are going to love hearing her story. Be prayerful and alert for anything God may want to speak to YOUR heart as you read her message. I want to start with a huge thank you for your ministry. I… Continue reading A Wife Answers My Question
Fighting Fair
When your blood starts boiling and the steam starts escaping, resort to FIGHT. Getting into the ring Today’s guest post is from www.cuppa.wordpress.com We have all been there I am sure. Fighting. Despite your best intentions or highest commitment to maintain a healthy happy relationship, it inevitably happens that we end up disagreeing with our… Continue reading Fighting Fair