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!
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Handling an Unwanted Divorce with Christlikeness
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Here is a question from one of my readers, followed by a response from a Christian brother who has been down this road and who has decided to entrust Himself and his children to Christ. I appreciate his willingness to share: The Question: My problem is an unrequited divorce. I… Continue reading Handling an Unwanted Divorce with Christlikeness
Humor As a Relationship Builder
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash A cheerful heart is good medicine. Prov. 17:22 My husband, Greg, has always known how to make me laugh. His sense of humor and wit were some of the things that attracted me to him early on. And he loves that he can make me laugh, even without… Continue reading Humor As a Relationship Builder
Dealing with a Difficult Mother-in-Law
Do you have a strained relationship with your husband’s mom? What’s the secret to dealing with a difficult mother-in-law?
Killing Bitterness
Photo by Wang Xi on Unsplash I have quite a few posts on bitterness – but it has been awhile since I talked about this critical topic. So let’s do a refresher together! We can’t possibly have God’s supernatural peace if we cling to bitterness. It is God’s will that all of His children be… Continue reading Killing Bitterness
Avoid Such People
We Christian women tend to think we should be friends with everyone and be people pleasers. But there are times when we should “avoid such people.” Let’s see when those times might be in our relationships.
A Critical Spirit VS. a Godly Rebuke
Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash As believers in Christ, we are not to have a critical, judgmental spirit, but there are times when we do need to share a life-giving, godly rebuke. We don’t just want to ignore a situation where someone is hurting others or himself/herself. How can we rightly discern the… Continue reading A Critical Spirit VS. a Godly Rebuke
“My Husband Thinks We Should Move!!!?!?”
Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash I love to take real-life situations and seek to approach them biblically. God has given us a LOT of instruction, help, and wisdom to use in times of conflict in our marriages and in almost any situation. As we learn to look to Him and His Word for biblical… Continue reading “My Husband Thinks We Should Move!!!?!?”
How Marriage Books/Blogs/Seminars Can Be Dangerous
There are all kinds of wives who read marriage blogs and books with all kinds of histories, bents, personalities, tendencies, and marriage dynamics. There are many different levels of spirituality. Some are unbelievers, some are baby Christians, and some are in various other stages of spiritual growth in Christ. I think of there being a… Continue reading How Marriage Books/Blogs/Seminars Can Be Dangerous
Check Out the Resources I Have for You and Your Women’s Group!
Books: The Peaceful Wife – Living in Submission to Christ As Lord If you haven’t read this book yet, especially if you tend to be a Type-A personality wife, I would love to invite you to ask your husband (or someone else) to get it for you for Christmas. What better gift could there be… Continue reading Check Out the Resources I Have for You and Your Women’s Group!