We all go into marriage with a lot of expectations. (Click here for Part 2, Part 3, Part 4) And, as a reader of mine quoted last week, “Expectations are premeditated resentment.” Ladies, what are some expectations you have of your husband and marriage? Some expectations – I believe are valid. I believe we should… Continue reading Expectations – Part 1
A Wife's Little Victories as God Changes Her Heart
From a dear wife, thank you so much for sharing!! Since the argument, I have been praying and applying the principle of being respectful towards my husband and it really does work. Maybe a part of it is that after an argument we are both usually more kind and careful to act in the right… Continue reading A Wife's Little Victories as God Changes Her Heart
Professional Parking Consultant
This is a guest post from Kate McKenzie at www.mcmiracle.com I’m a psychopath really. For the last seven-ish years I have been trying to tell Jason where to park and how to park. Pretty much wherever we go. This is not an exaggeration for the purpose of a more interesting post. I literally should have… Continue reading Professional Parking Consultant
My Disrespect and Controlling Behavior Don't Just Hurt My Husband!
My husband was watching a singing competition on TV recently. There were many contestants auditioning. Most of them got the same bad news. “You’re not good enough. You’re not going to make it to the next round. It’s a ‘no’.” Some people accepted that answer with sadness and humility. Some people could not accept what… Continue reading My Disrespect and Controlling Behavior Don't Just Hurt My Husband!
We Can Put Our Husbands in a Lose/Lose Situation
Here is a comment from a husband – and this is a very difficult challenge that almost all husbands face when we are treating them with disrespect or we are trying to control them. Please hear his heart and the very painful dilemma he faces! FROM A CHRISTIAN HUSBAND: Is it really a good idea… Continue reading We Can Put Our Husbands in a Lose/Lose Situation
What Was I Thinking???
My real husband and myself last May on our anniversary One of my readers, a single Christian guy, commented on this comment of mine – my words are in blue. I thought his question was a good one. Here is my attempt to describe what on earth I was thinking those first 15 years of… Continue reading What Was I Thinking???
Empowering My Husband’s Spiritual Leadership about Church Stuff
How can I encourage my husband’s spiritual leadership for our family about going to church?
We Want the Fairy Tale
So many girls grow up on Disney princess stories and fairy tales. What is it about the concept of being a princess that captivates us so much? And what do these stories drill into our minds that might not be healthy, godly ideas for marriage? THE DREAM Fairy tales tend to focus on the girl,… Continue reading We Want the Fairy Tale
God, You Owe Me!
And I was thinking about some of the emails I get from women who are beyond discouraged in their marriages and their lives. How my heart breaks with them for the suffering they have endured and are enduring. And it hit me. That fear that wives have about respecting and submitting to their husbands… Continue reading God, You Owe Me!
Handling Adversity with Joy and WITHOUT Complaining
(our children at Legoland, FL) I am obviously NOT perfect. I’m still very human. I need Jesus desperately EVERY MOMENT of EVERY DAY or I will mess things up majorly! I thought some of you may appreciate a few real life examples of how a wife might have obstacles and problems to deal with… Continue reading Handling Adversity with Joy and WITHOUT Complaining