ADMIN NOTE: There was a large update done on this site Friday afternoon and since then there have been a number of technical issues since then. I’m hopeful those issues will be completely resolved today. ——————- If you don’t have a close relationship with Jesus Christ as Your Savior and Lord, that is the first… Continue reading Stages of This Journey – Summary
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Looking for Stories for “The Peaceful Mom”!
I will be finishing up my second book, tentatively titled, “The Peaceful Mom,” this fall. I am ready to add some real-life stories to the book for anyone who feels led to share! So many of us who have been on this journey to become Peaceful Wives have realized that becoming the women God calls… Continue reading Looking for Stories for “The Peaceful Mom”!
Identifying the Lies We Have Embraced
We often don’t realize how many lies we have inadvertently received into our hearts and minds from various sources. Let’s work on identifying the lies we have learned about God, self, and others that are hurting us.
"Being Vulnerable and Direct Feels Wrong!"
Does being vulnerable make you break out in a panic attack? It sure made this reader feel that way. Read along as I address her concerns.
The Pendulum Effect
These are some observations I have made on this journey to become a godly wife that I pray might be a blessing to you. 🙂 TWO SINFUL EXTREMES: With almost every aspect of the Christian life, I picture a number line. In one direction is one extreme and in the other direction is another extreme.… Continue reading The Pendulum Effect
What Does It Mean to Be an Ungodly Woman?
Me in 2003 when I was still so blind to my sin. We are going to look at what godly femininity is. But sometimes, a powerful way to study what something is – is to look at what it is NOT. There may be some women for whom all of these things (about being an ungodly… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be an Ungodly Woman?
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?
Patience
A comment on this week’s post about the importance of patience as we learn to be content with what we have – really struck a chord with me. I used to be possibly one of the most impatient people on the planet at times. My time frame was in seconds, minutes and hours. That is… Continue reading Patience
Combating Materialism
Our house before we bought it above For the first year we lived here, this big room was such a disaster. It gave me heebie jeebies to see it! Back then, I was a perfectionistic housekeeper and wanted my house to look magazine perfect all the time. It REALLY stressed me out to live in so… Continue reading Combating Materialism
How to Avoid Becoming a Controlling/Disrespectful Wife
A newlywed posed this question to me, “How can I avoid becoming a controlling/disrespectful wife?” Goodness, this topic could be a book in and of itself. I have many posts about respect that will be helpful. Spiritual Authority – God’s design structure for spiritual authority in our lives in marriage, business, government and the church… Continue reading How to Avoid Becoming a Controlling/Disrespectful Wife