Because I haven’t been abused, and because I was a dominant, controlling wife – my slant and approach are going to naturally be from the perspective of a wife who was not abused and who used to be dominant, controlling, and disrespectful with a husband who was passive and unplugged. Every writer has a… Continue reading Why Don’t I Write for Women with Abusive Husbands?
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“How Do You Stay Filled with the Holy Spirit?”
A wife asked me this question. It is a very good one! He is our power source to be the godly women God commands us to be. This could be a book in and of itself. But, let’s talk about a few basics: 1. The Holy Spirit is a gift that is given to everyone… Continue reading “How Do You Stay Filled with the Holy Spirit?”
A Wife Examines the Hidden Motives Behind Her Desire for Children
Today’s post is a guest post from a dear sister in Christ in response to “I Want a Baby, but My Husband Doesn’t Want One Right Now – What Do I Do?” Thank you for allowing me to share your story! It is entirely possible to have pure motive and to want babies/children for godly reasons.… Continue reading A Wife Examines the Hidden Motives Behind Her Desire for Children
“Do I Have the Right to Punish My Husband?”
First, let’s define “punish” so that we are all on the same page. Merriam Webster defines “punish” as: transitive verb 1 a : to impose a penalty on for a fault, offense, or violation b : to inflict a penalty for the commission of (an offense) in retribution or retaliation 2 a : to deal… Continue reading “Do I Have the Right to Punish My Husband?”
“I Want a Baby but My Husband Doesn’t Want One Right Now. What Do I Do?”
Are you in this situation, “I want a baby but my husband doesn’t want one?” You may feel tempted to push and pressure him to get your way. Here’s why that is not a good idea…
When Your Husband Says “I’m Done”
What on earth is a wife to do when your husband says “I’m done”?
Finding Real Joy in the Midst of a Painful Trial
James gives us an extremely counterintuitive command from God: Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 How… Continue reading Finding Real Joy in the Midst of a Painful Trial
“If I Respect and Honor My Husband, Then God Owes Me a Godly, Loving, Wonderful Husband, Right?”
For wives who have a history of being controlling, sometimes we latch on to God’s commands to us to respect our husbands and to honor their headship and spiritual authority in the marriage and assume that if we do these things for God, then “God owes us,” as if it is a business transaction. I… Continue reading “If I Respect and Honor My Husband, Then God Owes Me a Godly, Loving, Wonderful Husband, Right?”
I Am Responsible for My Emotions
For many years, I expected Greg to be responsible for my emotions. I expected him to “make me happy.” I expected him to “fix me” if I was upset. I expected him to meet needs in my heart and soul that only Jesus could meet. I expected that being close to him would give me… Continue reading I Am Responsible for My Emotions
Let’s Pray Together!
Almighty Lord, PRAISE You alone are the Creator of this universe. You are the Great I Am. You are completely holy. You are incapable of evil. You cannot tolerate sin. Yet, You are completely Love. You are the very embodiment of what Love means and Who Love is. You are full of grace, mercy and… Continue reading Let’s Pray Together!