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
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What Really Speaks Respect to My Husband
I know it must seem – to some – like I am some kind of expert (or like I must think I am some kind of expert – ha!) on the whole respecting our husbands thing. I have been studying this topic for over 6 years, yes. And I have been writing about… Continue reading What Really Speaks Respect to My Husband
“If I Respect and Honor My Husband, Then God Owes Me a Godly, Loving, Wonderful Husband, Right?”
For wives who have a history of being controlling, sometimes we latch on to God’s commands to us to respect our husbands and to honor their headship and spiritual authority in the marriage and assume that if we do these things for God, then “God owes us,” as if it is a business transaction. I… Continue reading “If I Respect and Honor My Husband, Then God Owes Me a Godly, Loving, Wonderful Husband, Right?”
I Am Responsible for Myself Spiritually – Part 1
I am not the Holy Spirit. It is not my job to convict my husband – or anyone else – of sin. And it is not my job to make people repent. I don’t get to make people’s decisions for them. I am not them. I don’t have the right to usurp their free will.… Continue reading I Am Responsible for Myself Spiritually – Part 1
A Wife Shares the Blessings of Biblical Submission and Respecting Her Husband
From a sister in Christ: Excellent video, sweet sister! I’ve been reading through your blog because of this video and I must say, you’re much needed. So many women yearn for the truly harmonious marriage, but are unwilling (or unaware) to submit to the Lord in everything. In an age where women have fought so… Continue reading A Wife Shares the Blessings of Biblical Submission and Respecting Her Husband
“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
How Disrespectful Was I?
I had a talk with Greg this past week and, out of curiosity, asked him if he would rank my level of disrespect earlier in our marriage on a 1-10 scale with 10 being the MOST DISRESPECTFUL wife he had ever seen. He said, “You were probably about a 4 or a 5.” I knew… Continue reading How Disrespectful Was I?
Love Him Less, Respect Him More – by a Fellow Wife
A Guest Post by a Fellow Wife who began her journey to become a godly wife in October of 2012: The very title of this sounds bad, doesn’t it? But I think I am on to something. So I have been aware that respect is very important to men. I have learned that they would… Continue reading Love Him Less, Respect Him More – by a Fellow Wife
Prayer Day – Praying with Respect
You are welcome to fast with me as we pray today for our marriages and marriages of believers around the world and as we pray for God to send a Great Awakening and powerful move of His Holy Spirit to draw many to Himself. This world so DESPERATELY needs Jesus! PRAYING WITH RESPECT FOR GOD… Continue reading Prayer Day – Praying with Respect
He Doesn’t Deserve My Respect.
We continue our series this week into FAQs. If you have a question that I have not addressed, please let me know! 🙂 This seems like more than I can handle (part 1) When do I get to the “peaceful” part? (part 1) I don’t want to lose my voice in my marriage. (part 2) I feel like… Continue reading He Doesn’t Deserve My Respect.