In God’s mercy and grace, He will often allow it to be exposed eventually if we do not expose it ourselves and repent. We may think that secret sin doesn’t hurt anyone. But it does. And it will hurt even more people once it is exposed if we try to keep it hidden. Sin is… Continue reading Secret Sin Does Not Stay Secret
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The Cure for My Compulsion to Control – Part 1
What is the cure for my compulsion to control my husband, children, and everyone I care about? Check out this post!
The Pain That Pushes Us to Try to Control
Photo by Civalias Kune on Unsplash In my experience with women who feel they have to be in control of situations and other people, there is usually some level of trauma or hurt in her past. The level of trauma can vary. But usually something happened that caused her, as a young girl, to develop… Continue reading The Pain That Pushes Us to Try to Control
TAKE THE QUIZ – Are You a Peaceful Wife?
Do you wonder, are you a peaceful wife? Or do you tend to be worried, anxious, discouraged, and frustrated? This quiz may help shine some light on how you are doing.
Maybe God Made a Mistake – Making Me a Girl?
When I was growing up, I often felt very unfeminine. I was not a girly girl. I had short, choppy hair through most of elementary school. It looked like a boy’s cut many times. My twin sister was the more girly one. I didn’t like dresses. They were itchy and scratchy and panty hose were… Continue reading Maybe God Made a Mistake – Making Me a Girl?
A Wife’s Beautiful Response to Her Husband’s Drug Addiction
I love to share individual stories, as I can, that bring glory to God. Even about extreme situations. This is one wife’s story is about what God led her to do in her specific situation. Everything she did isn’t a blanket post for all wives with husbands who are drug addicts. But I am so thankful for… Continue reading A Wife’s Beautiful Response to Her Husband’s Drug Addiction
Do I Love the Things of This World Too Much?
Our Western culture is inundated with materialism. Every ad beckons us with promises that if only we bought that product, had enough stuff, and enough money, we would be beautiful, happy, and fulfilled in this life. How Can I Tell if I Am Struggling with Materialism? Here are a few questions I might ask… Continue reading Do I Love the Things of This World Too Much?
How to Avoid Being a “Busybody”
What is a “busybody”? Here is the definition from Strong’s Concordance: Definition: one who meddles in things alien to his calling or in matters belonging to others; factious. Essentially, if I am a busybody, I am inserting myself into other people’s lives and problems in a way that is unproductive and even harmful. My involvement does… Continue reading How to Avoid Being a “Busybody”
Twenty-Five Ways to Be a Safe Place for Your Husband Emotionally
We as women understand the desire to feel safe with our men. We want to feel safe and secure physically, financially, emotionally, spiritually – and in every way – in our marriages. That is one of our greatest needs as wives. Husbands want to feel safe in every way with us, too. Men have certain… Continue reading Twenty-Five Ways to Be a Safe Place for Your Husband Emotionally
No More Teeny Tiny Boxes!
Reminder – I am going to be doing a conference in Eaton, OH this Saturday, Feb 25th! And I am planning a conference in the Columbia, SC area for March 24th-25th. Check out this post with links if you are interested in getting tickets. I am still learning and have much growing to do in… Continue reading No More Teeny Tiny Boxes!