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Fear Fuels Our “Need” to Control

  FEAR is a major part of our motivation to grab for control as women. We are afraid we won’t be loved. We are afraid we aren’t secure in the relationship. We are afraid we will be rejected. We are afraid we aren’t good enough. We are afraid we aren’t beautiful enough. We are afraid… Continue reading Fear Fuels Our “Need” to Control

A Lightbulb Moment for a Wife Who LOVES Control

    I am so thankful to the wife who allowed me to share her story. I have a feeling that God may use her lightbulb moment to trigger a lightbulb moment for many other wives, too!  Why am I stressed? Well I could say because my husband works 12+ hours a day 6 days… Continue reading A Lightbulb Moment for a Wife Who LOVES Control

How to Avoid Becoming a Controlling/Disrespectful Wife

A newlywed posed this question to me, “How can I avoid becoming a controlling/disrespectful wife?” Goodness, this topic could be a book in and of itself. I have many posts about respect that will be helpful. Spiritual Authority  – God’s design structure for spiritual authority in our lives in marriage, business, government and the church… Continue reading How to Avoid Becoming a Controlling/Disrespectful Wife

Walking in Faith Instead of Control – an Update

From the wife who gave up on her dream for her marriage  and who decided to stop pursuing her husband (in the wrong ways) – an update! ———————————- HASHING THROUGH GIVING UP CONTROLLING MY HUSBAND I was thinking this morning that it is hard for me to believe that if I am trying to honor God,… Continue reading Walking in Faith Instead of Control – an Update

Roots of Insecurity, Low Self Esteem, Sinful Jealousy and Desire to Control

Yesterday, we looked at how we as women desire security in our lives and in our relationships so desperately.  But we often look for it in all the wrong places instead of finding our security in Christ alone. I believe that the deep roots of a woman’s insecurity in her marriage, her “low self esteem,” her desire… Continue reading Roots of Insecurity, Low Self Esteem, Sinful Jealousy and Desire to Control

Allowing Good Things to Become Idols

From my wonderful friend and sister in Christ, Kayla: I’ve heard it said before that even good things can become bad things. For example – saying yes to too many fund-raising committees can spread you too thin to care for your own family. And – surprising your spouse with a really incredible present when there… Continue reading Allowing Good Things to Become Idols

A Wife Sees Some of Her Idols – People Pleasing and Beauty

An email from a wife.  Thank you for sharing!!!!!! I LOVE what God is doing in your heart! ******************** I watched two of your videos on Youtube  (channel “April Cassidy”) The Gift of Modesty The Sin of People Pleasing Where do I start????? PEOPLE PLEASING I definitely identify with thinking it’s up to me make others… Continue reading A Wife Sees Some of Her Idols – People Pleasing and Beauty

How to Make Your Husband an Idol

  Idolatry is not something we think much about in our modern day, Western culture.  I grew up in church, reading the Bible, knowing how offensive idolatry was to God – feeling super smug and secure because I didn’t commit sins like THAT!  What could possibly be tempting about bowing down to a statue and… Continue reading How to Make Your Husband an Idol

My Disrespect and Controlling Behavior Don't Just Hurt My Husband!

My husband was watching a singing competition on TV recently.  There were many contestants auditioning.  Most of them got the same bad news.  “You’re not good enough.  You’re not going to make it to the next round.  It’s a ‘no’.”  Some people accepted that answer with sadness and humility.  Some people could not accept what… Continue reading My Disrespect and Controlling Behavior Don't Just Hurt My Husband!

God Helps a Wife Overcome Destructive Jealousy

I have been sharing many of the wives’ comments from the post Monday “I Need to Change! I Can’t Go On Like This!” on my Peaceful Wife Blog Facebook page. I want us all to get to hear about the things God has done and is doing in as many other women’s lives as possible.… Continue reading God Helps a Wife Overcome Destructive Jealousy