The guilt of sin can be soul-crushing and overwhelming. Sin always gives birth to death and destruction. Death of our relationship with God. Death of our relationships with people. It can cause HUGE anxiety, worry, dread and fear in our lives. It can even make us physically sick. What if you are stuck in sin… Continue reading I’ve REALLY Messed Up – How Do I Make Things Right with God?
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“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’?”
“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!”
Why Some Husbands HATE It When Their Wives Read Marriage Books/Blogs
Sometimes husbands get VERY upset if they find out their wives are reading any “self help” books or blogs about marriage. Let me see if I can explain what may be going on in a husband’s mind after having some conversations with Greg on this topic. He used to HATE when I read marriage books.… Continue reading Why Some Husbands HATE It When Their Wives Read Marriage Books/Blogs
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
Finding Her Voice
How a wife began finding her voice in her marriage by giving up people pleasing.
Being Married to a Man Who Doesn’t Talk Much
If you are a wife who is married to a man who does not do a lot of talking, this post is for you! Please keep in mind that it is very normal for opposites to attract. Talkative people often marry quieter people. It makes sense. But sometimes once we are married, we get upset… Continue reading Being Married to a Man Who Doesn’t Talk Much
Are We Trying to Be “Friends with ‘Benefits'” with God?
“Friends with benefits” That is a popular term today – describing a man and a woman who are not at all committed to each other in marriage, or even planning on heading toward marriage, but who are there for each other simply as “platonic friends” who have sex with each other. Honestly, I’m not even… Continue reading Are We Trying to Be “Friends with ‘Benefits’” with God?
“I Want a Divorce!”
Obviously, divorce is quite prevalent today – even in the church among those who claim Christ. Let me say right up front… No one answers to me about why they got a divorce or why they want a divorce. We will all answer to God alone for our thoughts, words and actions. I am not… Continue reading “I Want a Divorce!”
“I Don’t Feel Loved.”
God gave us our feelings and emotions to bless us. It is important to know what our emotions are at any given time. Our feelings can be flags that tell us that all is right in our world or that there is a big problem -happy, sad, afraid, nervous, angry, worried, joyful, grateful, etc… are… Continue reading “I Don’t Feel Loved.”