FEAR is a major part of our motivation to grab for control as women. We are afraid we won’t be loved. We are afraid we aren’t secure in the relationship. We are afraid we will be rejected. We are afraid we aren’t good enough. We are afraid we aren’t beautiful enough. We are afraid… Continue reading Fear Fuels Our “Need” to Control
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Waiting Becomes Sweet
April 04-2014 If you have read many of my previous posts – you will know that I was the dominant twin in a set of identical twins (I still am a twin! But – not so domineering anymore. I seek to give my wonderful sister room and space to make all of their own decisions without… Continue reading Waiting Becomes Sweet
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
Prayer Day – Materialism
Definition of materialism (Google) – a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values. Lord, You desire our obedience in every area of our lives. And You are MOST WORTHY of our obedience in everything. Please give us hearts that long for Your presence, and that hunger… Continue reading Prayer Day – Materialism
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
To Speak or Not to Speak…
A lot of wives ask me this question… “How do I know when to say how I feel and when I should not say anything?” This can be such a quandary! Especially at first when we are just realizing our former disrespect and we have not yet figured out what exactly is respectful or disrespectful.… Continue reading To Speak or Not to Speak…
Lessons of a New Wife
Rhiannon is dear to me already! I met her here on my blog recently and I am SO EXCITED about what God is doing in her life, marriage and heart. How I WISH I had understood the things Rhiannon understands so early in our marriage. I believe her post will bless you whether you… Continue reading Lessons of a New Wife
Prayer Day – Jesus Is Our Greatest Treasure
CHRIST IS ALL. We are complete in Him. He is the answer to every need, the perfect Savior. He needs no decoration to heighten His beauty, no prop to increase His stability, no girding to perfect His strength. Who can gild refined gold, whiten the snow, perfume the rose or heighten the colors of the… Continue reading Prayer Day – Jesus Is Our Greatest Treasure
Do I Base My MARRIAGE on Emotions/Feelings? Part 2
Do I ground my marriage in facts and truth or do I base my marriage on emotions? We love to feel romanced, but real-life marriage needs a stronger, more lasting foundation.
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