Photo by Marc Schäfer on Unsplash We are continuing our 21 Day Fast from Negative Words that we started on Valentine’s Day. You are welcome to join any time and start your 21 days whenever you like. Last week, we talked a lot about complaining – what it is , what it isn’t, how we… Continue reading What Is an Insult?
Results for "criticism"
We found 91 results for your search.
Join Me for a 3 Week Fast from Negative Words!
Photo by Matt Botsford on Unsplash If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. James 1:26 A wife inspired me with her story earlier this week. I’d love to invite us ALL to do a fast similar to the one she decided… Continue reading Join Me for a 3 Week Fast from Negative Words!
A Wife Begins a 21 Day Fast from Negative Words
Photo by Kristina Flour on Unsplash I am so thankful to this precious sister in Christ who has allowed me to share some of what God has been doing in her life and heart. It’s a blessing to get to hear from wives in every stage of this journey. Perhaps you may want to join… Continue reading A Wife Begins a 21 Day Fast from Negative Words
Do I Have a Spirit of Offense?
Photo by Christian Fregnan on Unsplash Something our culture today is really great at is – offense. It is almost mind-blowing just how easily offended people are today. And it is sad. Because when we are so easily offended, we also have a lack of unity, relationship, emotional connection, harmony, and teamwork. We also miss… Continue reading Do I Have a Spirit of Offense?
6 Reasons NOT to Criticize Your In-Laws
Photo Credit – Flickr Before we get into the issue of why not to criticize our in-laws, let’s define criticism. When I am speaking about criticism in this post, I am talking about: having a critical, judgmental, negative, condemning spirit toward others that cannot be pleased. insulting other people. fault-finding. gossipping. having a negative attitude.… Continue reading 6 Reasons NOT to Criticize Your In-Laws
My Husband Doesn’t Speak My Love Language
Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash The book, “The Five Love Languages,” by Gary Chapman (which has sold over 11 million copies) can be a wonderful tool to help us better understand our husbands and ourselves. It has been a blessing to countless marriages and he has written a number of books in the same vein… Continue reading My Husband Doesn’t Speak My Love Language
Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas
Photo by Gareth Harper on Unsplash I know that Christmas can sometimes be a challenge with difficult family dynamics and hurtful things people say at times – whether it is unintentional or intentional. I’d love to remind us all that just because someone says something doesn’t mean that we have to engage in that particular… Continue reading Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas
Ten Tips for The Journey to Become a Godly Wife
In the beginning of this journey to become a godly wife, when you are seeking to allow God to transform your heart, mind, and life I have found the following things may be wise. (This post is specially geared toward wives who realize they have been disrespectful and controlling.) Of course, all of us ultimately… Continue reading Ten Tips for The Journey to Become a Godly Wife
Dealing with Annoying Things…
A good test of whether the Spirit of God is in control in my heart – or my sinful nature is in control – is how I respond when people do things that tend to annoy me. I’m going to share some examples of ways we could respond that would be godly (as long as… Continue reading Dealing with Annoying Things…
How Do I Respect My Husband without Idolizing Him?
To me, the primary key in balancing respecting my husband but not idolizing him is to watch my motives. I want to care about his feelings and concerns. I want to treat him well. But why? Do I want his approval more than anything? Or do I want God’s approval more than anything? If I… Continue reading How Do I Respect My Husband without Idolizing Him?