We are looking at some FAQs that I receive in this series. 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 I am losing myself. (part 2) I feel so lonely.… Continue reading Respect Doesn’t Work on My Husband
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Defending Myself No More
It is absolutely human nature for all of us to respond to criticism by defending ourselves. God asks us to respond in the power of His Spirit as His disciples – we are no longer slaves to our old sinful selves. Let’s look at how we can respond to criticism in God-honoring, life-giving ways. BEING… Continue reading Defending Myself No More
Signs that Your Husband Feels Disrespected (and Unloved)
Some of this post is inspired by a Fellow Wife’s email with her permission. Some of it I have written myself from my experience or other wives’ experiences. If your husband is saying things like this – it means he is probably feeling deeply wounded in your marriage. Please keep in mind that husbands need… Continue reading Signs that Your Husband Feels Disrespected (and Unloved)
Learning to Respect and Give up Control is a Process
Nina Roesner is the author of The Respect Dare. She gave me permission to post this article. I think it will be EXTREMELY helpful for those of you who are starting on the respect journey and who are learning to allow your husband to lead instead of controlling things yourself. This is a marathon kind… Continue reading Learning to Respect and Give up Control is a Process
The Respect Dare, Day 39 – God's Perspective on Forgiveness
I vividly remember last December seeing the coverage on the news about the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Our daughter was in kindergarten at the time, and over and over I could just so easily picture a young man walking into her school and shooting at the children and walking into her… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 39 – God's Perspective on Forgiveness
The Respect Dare, Day 37 – Living in His Spirit's Power
You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. I Peter 2:5 On this journey of faith in God, of being made more and more into the image of Christ – we have come a long way already.… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 37 – Living in His Spirit's Power
The Respect Dare, Day 36 – Tears Are an Important Part of This Journey
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 126:5-6 Suffering is part of God’s way of making us more and more like Christ. God guarantees us that we as disciples of Christ… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 36 – Tears Are an Important Part of This Journey
The Respect Dare, Day 35 – Live with Him in an Understanding Way
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but delights in airing his own opinions. Proverbs 18:2 OUCH! I remember when I was learning about respect and really began seeking with all my heart to honor God and become the godly woman He wanted me to be – and it hit me that I was often… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 35 – Live with Him in an Understanding Way
The Respect Dare, Day 33 – Time to Stop the Rescuing!
Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 My timetable and my husband’s timetable are two entirely different things. (Kind of reminds me of how my timetable and God’s timetable are often worlds apart. I don’t think that is… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 33 – Time to Stop the Rescuing!
The Respect Dare, Day 30 – Modesty and Respect
Now that I have read and understand a lot more about how men think and how their minds and eyes work- I have a whole new understanding of the blessing of modesty both for the women who embrace the concept and for the men who benefit from women who choose to dress modestly. I also… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 30 – Modesty and Respect