We all hear in the news about cyberbullying and how many teenagers commit suicide over being bullied online as well as in person at school. I know that all of us want to see bullying stopped and all of us want to see all suicides and suicide attempts stopped. We don’t ever want anyone… Continue reading A Wake Up Call for Wives
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Defending Myself No More
It is absolutely human nature for all of us to respond to criticism by defending ourselves. God asks us to respond in the power of His Spirit as His disciples – we are no longer slaves to our old sinful selves. Let’s look at how we can respond to criticism in God-honoring, life-giving ways. BEING… Continue reading Defending Myself No More
“We Need to Talk!”
This is a guest post by my precious sister in the Lord at www.thegoodwife121.blogspot.ca. ————————————– THE STRAIGHT PATH “Do you have any free time this evening?” I asked Husband, a couple of days ago. “Yeah, I think so..” He responded offhandedly. “Why?” “Because I’d like to talk.” “…talk? Talk about what?” I already could hear… Continue reading “We Need to Talk!”
“Can I ‘Have It All’?”
From a wife and sister in the Lord, Veronica Alejar, from the Philippines – with her permission: I used to think that I “had it all”. I was a TV news anchor/mother of 3/wife/businesswoman-baker, etc. etc. People always stopped to ask how I could multi-task and well, have it all! I thought that I was… Continue reading “Can I ‘Have It All’?”
How a Wife’s Decision about Birth Control Pills Blessed Her Marriage Greatly
This story is from a wife I have been communicating with since last winter. I shared her story first in the post, “My Husband Wants to Go Where?!?!?!” I know that each of us are at different stages on this journey with God. Different husbands are also at different stages. The issue of fertility and… Continue reading How a Wife’s Decision about Birth Control Pills Blessed Her Marriage Greatly
“I MUST HAVE THAT HOUSE!”
This post is inspired by a real estate commercial that shows a wife attempting to pressure and force her husband into a quick decision about a house that the couple may not be able to responsibly afford. Some things to observe in this brief conversation: the wife’s facial expressions her tone of voice the husband’s… Continue reading “I MUST HAVE THAT HOUSE!”
Spiritual Authority – Building a Firm Foundation
The minister who taught this class at my church has graciously allowed me to share our class notes on my blog. I’m so thankful for his generosity! Everything below is word for word the notes from the class, “The Preeminence of the Doctrine of Spiritual Authority” This is the framework and basis for EVERYTHING else… Continue reading Spiritual Authority – Building a Firm Foundation
Being Married to a Laid Back, Quiet Type – a Wife Shares about Her Marriage
A huge thank you to this wife for answering my questions about being married to a quiet man. 🙂 ——————————— 1. How has God shown you how best to bless your husband? Give him understanding when he needs “space” – that took me awhile to learn, because to me “space” meant avoidance. But what he… Continue reading Being Married to a Laid Back, Quiet Type – a Wife Shares about Her Marriage
BOOK REVIEW – “Grace Filled Marriage”
I received an offer to do a book review on a new book about Christian marriage by Dr. Tim and Darcy Kimmel called “Grace Filled Marriage.” What a wonderful opportunity! There are a number of marriage books I recommend. Here is a post about them. I have to say – this one is definitely going… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW – “Grace Filled Marriage”
Finding Her Voice
How a wife began finding her voice in her marriage by giving up people pleasing.
