Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 Ok, ladies – this is a TOUGH one!!!!! We have GOT to be abiding in Christ, feasting on His Word daily, praying… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 7 – A New Tongue
The Respect Dare, Day 6 – A Servant’s Heart
Do everything without complaining or arguing. Philippians 2:14 I really love today’s challenge in The Respect Dare. Nina Roesner asks us to continue to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry – and she asks us to do “one act of kindness or a chore for your husband that you… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 6 – A Servant’s Heart
The Respect Dare, Day 5 – Slow to Anger
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 In the Respect Dare, Nina Roesner shares a story on Dare #5 about how a wife applies this verse and avoids a serious argument with her husband. The awesome thing is, he… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 5 – Slow to Anger
The Respect Dare, Day 4 – A Godly Purpose Statement
Nina Roesner has an amazing idea in Day 4’s dare! Her assignment is for us to write a “positive, present-tensed purpose statement of who you think God has planned for you to be” in your marriage. LOVE LOVE LOVE! She suggests using the results of the test from yesterday – you can use the results… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 4 – A Godly Purpose Statement
The Respect Dare, Day 3 – My Godly Wife Report Card
The Respect Dare, Day 3 – Nina Roesner poses some questions to wives to assess how they are doing in a number of areas of their lives. They are GREAT questions!!! She asks some probing questions about how we are doing as disciples of Christ, as household managers, as communicators, and as confident and assured… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 3 – My Godly Wife Report Card
The Respect Dare, Day 2 – Childhood Scars
We are continuing on with Day 2 of The Respect Dare by Nina Roesner. You are welcome to purchase the book and join us. But if that is not possible, not to worry!!! You may follow my blog and join us this way, also. I believe you will still be greatly blessed. 🙂 CHILDHOOD We… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 2 – Childhood Scars
The Respect Dare, Day 1 – Expectations
Ladies, I am THRILLED to be on this adventure with you as we begin a 40 day walk through The Respect Dare by Nina Roesner.! If you don’t have a copy of the book yet, you can certainly get one – either version. If you can’t get the book, that is ok – we will… Continue reading The Respect Dare, Day 1 – Expectations
Biblical Submission Does Not = The Husband Is Always “Right”
Ladies, I would like to attempt to clarify a common misunderstanding about biblical submission. For me to submit to someone in a position of God-given authority does NOT mean that person is “always right.” No human is always right. NOT EVEN ME!!!! 🙂 I know! It is a shock, isn’t it? There are many… Continue reading Biblical Submission Does Not = The Husband Is Always “Right”
Biblical Submission Does Not = The Husband Is Always “Right”
The world has a definition of submission that means sexual slavery or being a doormat. But biblical submission is different. It’s not about a husband dominating and abusing his wife, thankfully. It’s about displaying the Gospel.
Supporting My Husband’s Leadership
REMINDER: We will be starting The Respect Dare July 1st here at peacefulwife! Get yourself a copy of the book and we will walk through it together prayerfully. I am so excited to be on this adventure with you! BEING A LEADER IS A CHALLENGE Being the God-given leader in a marriage is very difficult… Continue reading Supporting My Husband’s Leadership