Does respecting my husband or other people mean I have to disrespect myself? What are some practical ways to respect myself?
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The Respect Knob
I have talked about “the respect knob” in past posts long ago, specifically referring to the idea that we don’t want to turn up the “volume” of our showing respect too high for men to whom we are not married. I want to elaborate a bit more on this idea. Bear with me, because I… Continue reading The Respect Knob
Is My Husband (or Anyone Else) Bound by My Personal Convictions?
Some things are always sin. God gives us unchanging principles and commands in the Bible about these things: The Ten Commandments (Ex. 20. – Have no other gods before God, make no graven images to worship, do not misuse God’s Name, honor your father and mother, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not… Continue reading Is My Husband (or Anyone Else) Bound by My Personal Convictions?
Godly Femininity – Part 1
This topic could be a whole book. Actually, there are some books about it! You can find some of them in my post about my favorite marriage books. Recently, we examined femininity in general and then ungodly femininity. Today, we are going to talk about godly femininity or biblical womanhood. This is the real core… Continue reading Godly Femininity – Part 1
What Does It Mean to Be an Ungodly Woman?
Me in 2003 when I was still so blind to my sin. We are going to look at what godly femininity is. But sometimes, a powerful way to study what something is – is to look at what it is NOT. There may be some women for whom all of these things (about being an ungodly… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be an Ungodly Woman?
A Bride-to-Be Begins Her Journey to Become a Godly Wife
I am so excited to share this precious sister’s story! I cannot begin to imagine if I had a chance to start to learn these things BEFORE marriage. What a blessing!!!! I cannot wait to see all that God has in store for this young bride-to-be and for each of you, my precious sisters. 🙂 Thank you April… Continue reading A Bride-to-Be Begins Her Journey to Become a Godly Wife
Triggers for Sinful Thoughts
A few weeks ago, I conducted a survey to determine what some of our greatest triggers are as wives that get us thinking in a downward spiral of sinful thoughts. Of those who answered, here are the results (please remember that ladies could vote for as many of these as are triggers for them):… Continue reading Triggers for Sinful Thoughts
Some Husbands Share Their Perspectives – PART 1
Here are some questions I asked the gentlemen readers a few weeks ago: 1. What are some things that you would like to ask your wife to do for you that you believe would make your marriage stronger? 2. What are some practical things wives can do in general that would make their husbands feel… Continue reading Some Husbands Share Their Perspectives – PART 1
“Wasting” Myself
May 28, 2013 – our 19th anniversary. Picture taken in front of the church where we were married in 1994. There is an incredible chapter in Watchman Nee’s “The Normal Christian Life” about “wasting ourselves” for Christ. If you haven’t read this book yet, PLEASE, PLEASE read it! I believe it should be a must-read… Continue reading “Wasting” Myself
Seeking Godly Beauty – by Nikka
One more post about beauty and body image. Then we will switch gears. 🙂 I am not going to be very close to a computer today. But I am praying for each of you! I know that you will bless, encourage and exhort one another as you always do, sharing the truth in love.… Continue reading Seeking Godly Beauty – by Nikka