We are sometimes so busy, it can be easy to get caught up in lots of other things and to forget to really enjoy the moment with our husbands, our children, the Lord, and other people we love. * If we are not conscientious about enjoying our men, we can completely miss the best parts… Continue reading Twenty Simple Ways to Enjoy Your Man
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Minimalism or Frugality Can Be Idols, Too
I have had times when I idolized things, luxury, and comfort. I wanted a really beautiful home where everything was perfect and looked like it came out of HGTV. And I have also been tempted to idolize minimalism/frugality in recent years. It’s funny how easily we can make almost anything more important than it should… Continue reading Minimalism or Frugality Can Be Idols, Too
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?
Being Peaceful in the Face of Illness/Pain/Exhaustion
My Choice As a believer in Christ, I know that nothing has come into my life by accident. Every trial is purposed by the Lord to help refine me and conform me to the image of Christ. Because I trust Jesus and His leading in my life, I know He is with me. I… Continue reading Being Peaceful in the Face of Illness/Pain/Exhaustion
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”
17 Tips to Ask for What You Desire Respectfully
The way you approach your husband makes a massive difference in the way he will respond to you. There are unhealthy, destructive ways to ask your husband for something that is very important to you – and there are healthy, productive ways. A FEW TRUTHS ABOUT MEN (and really, we women often feel the same… Continue reading 17 Tips to Ask for What You Desire Respectfully
A Wife Asks, “Why Is It That It Seems Like the Wife Always Has to Change First?”
Here is an interesting discussion that took place in the comment section last week between two of my readers. I love to hear what God is showing other women and how He makes His truth real to them. Sometimes hearing multiple people describe and explain the same concepts just helps make things click. May this… Continue reading A Wife Asks, “Why Is It That It Seems Like the Wife Always Has to Change First?”
Does God Call Women to Be Weak?
First of all, we need to understand that the world’s definitions of strength and weakness are very different from God’s. In the world: Power means having the ability to do whatever I want to do. Weakness means not being able to do exactly what I want to do all the time. So power means I… Continue reading Does God Call Women to Be Weak?
Avoiding a Critical Spirit Toward other Women on This Journey
It’s predictable. When I start to grow and God works in my life, there is always a new temptation that comes along with each step of growth and deepening faith. Satan will make sure of that. As God begins to show me the sin in my heart, I start to become aware of the sin… Continue reading Avoiding a Critical Spirit Toward other Women on This Journey
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!
