This is part 3 of a series on expectations we have about marriage vs. reality. Click to read Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them. One time in 7th grade, I was at a party. I didn’t know that Cherry Coke had just come out. And I took a sip of a soft… Continue reading Expectations – Part 3
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Expectations – Part 1
We all go into marriage with a lot of expectations. (Click here for Part 2, Part 3, Part 4) And, as a reader of mine quoted last week, “Expectations are premeditated resentment.” Ladies, what are some expectations you have of your husband and marriage? Some expectations – I believe are valid. I believe we should… Continue reading Expectations – Part 1
Handling "External Pressure" on This Journey
A Wife’s Questions I just wanted to start off by saying thank you and God bless you so much for your labor of love in creating the wonderful blogs that are blessing me and so many others. I was thinking to myself this morning that ever since I discovered your blog about a month ago… Continue reading Handling "External Pressure" on This Journey
The First Few Months (or More) of This Process is HARD!
I share a lot of success stories and light bulb moments that wives have. Those are really inspiring. I love seeing what God is doing and when things seem to start to go well. But you know what? I get WAY more emails that are full of pain, frustration, angst, and struggle. But I don’t… Continue reading The First Few Months (or More) of This Process is HARD!
God Stops A Wife's Divorce Plans
From a reader – WOW! THIS IS TOTALLY GOD AT WORK. AMAZING. THANK YOU to this wife for allowing me to share. I know it will challenge and bless many wives! I wanted to quickly share with you the impact of one of your blogs on my life. I am currently separated from my husband.… Continue reading God Stops A Wife's Divorce Plans
A Widow's Pain
** Check out my Peacefulwife Blog FB page today for more discussion on godly femininity and physical intimacy I heard from a dear woman who has been in such deep spiritual pain since her husband died 7 years ago. She has very graciously allowed me to share my correspondence with her. God has been at… Continue reading A Widow's Pain
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!
What Was I Thinking???
My real husband and myself last May on our anniversary One of my readers, a single Christian guy, commented on this comment of mine – my words are in blue. I thought his question was a good one. Here is my attempt to describe what on earth I was thinking those first 15 years of… Continue reading What Was I Thinking???
A Prayer for a New Beginning in Christ
The kind of sincere prayer that will honor God and get you moving in the right direction to live with Him as LORD of your life is something like this: Jesus, You alone are my Lord and my God. I have sinned against You. I confess all of these sins (here are some examples): unforgiveness… Continue reading A Prayer for a New Beginning in Christ
Your Words Can Cause Catastrophic Damage!
Just as a general principle – DO NOT bash your husband to other people. EVER. Honor him with every word! He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but delights in sharing his own opinions. Proverbs 17:27 A… Continue reading Your Words Can Cause Catastrophic Damage!