Photo by Michael Mroczek on Unsplash Sometimes we struggle with telling people, “No.” We don’t want to seem selfish or ungodly. We don’t want to disappoint or upset people. But there are times when it is critical that we can give a firm, “No,” to people. The goal is, we should be able to say,… Continue reading Saying “No”
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Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas
Photo by Gareth Harper on Unsplash I know that Christmas can sometimes be a challenge with difficult family dynamics and hurtful things people say at times – whether it is unintentional or intentional. I’d love to remind us all that just because someone says something doesn’t mean that we have to engage in that particular… Continue reading Dealing with Difficult People at Christmas
7 Keys to Finding Real Peace
CHECK OUT MY FIRST VIDEO SKIT on YOUTUBE called “Dishes with a Martyr”! (It’s under 3 minutes. Let me know what you think!) It is really easy to let our circumstances, problems, and disappointments in other people to rob us of the peace we can have in Jesus. Some of the main ways I find… Continue reading 7 Keys to Finding Real Peace
How Marriage Books/Blogs/Seminars Can Be Dangerous
There are all kinds of wives who read marriage blogs and books with all kinds of histories, bents, personalities, tendencies, and marriage dynamics. There are many different levels of spirituality. Some are unbelievers, some are baby Christians, and some are in various other stages of spiritual growth in Christ. I think of there being a… Continue reading How Marriage Books/Blogs/Seminars Can Be Dangerous
Check Out the Resources I Have for You and Your Women’s Group!
Books: The Peaceful Wife – Living in Submission to Christ As Lord If you haven’t read this book yet, especially if you tend to be a Type-A personality wife, I would love to invite you to ask your husband (or someone else) to get it for you for Christmas. What better gift could there be… Continue reading Check Out the Resources I Have for You and Your Women’s Group!
What Do I Do with My Desire for Verbal/Emotional Connection?
This is the second part of this series on talkativeness and wives. The first post was, “Am I ‘Too Chatty’ with My Husband?” It is primarily for wives who believe they talk too much or whose husbands would maybe prefer less talking. Next week, I plan to talk about the issue of wives being too quiet.… Continue reading What Do I Do with My Desire for Verbal/Emotional Connection?
Thriving in a Marriage without Sex If Necessary
Before we get married, we tend to think to ourselves, “Wow, once we are married, I’ll get to have sex with my guy any time I want! It will be AWESOME!” There is often (but not always) a beautiful honeymoon period where both husband and wife are delighted in being together and enjoying sex together.… Continue reading Thriving in a Marriage without Sex If Necessary
“I Wish I Could Be a Homemaker Full-Time.”
Photo by Nastuh Abootalebi on Unsplash Before we address this painful issue, that is such a sensitive one for so many wives, let’s go over some basics. (Note – if you are in the opposite situation, I have a post for wives who want to work but whose husbands would like for them to be… Continue reading “I Wish I Could Be a Homemaker Full-Time.”
Ten Tips for The Journey to Become a Godly Wife
In the beginning of this journey to become a godly wife, when you are seeking to allow God to transform your heart, mind, and life I have found the following things may be wise. (This post is specially geared toward wives who realize they have been disrespectful and controlling.) Of course, all of us ultimately… Continue reading Ten Tips for The Journey to Become a Godly Wife
Ten Reasons to Consider Fasting
Fasting is not a topic we discuss much in some church circles – especially not the ones where I have grown up. We’d rather have a big fellowship supper! But fasting is something I believe we may each want to very prayerfully consider. It is a spiritual discipline that benefits believers and the church, particularly… Continue reading Ten Reasons to Consider Fasting