I don’t usually choose a word or phrase for the new year. I am more of a “take it one day at a time” type of person. I just try to live for Jesus day by day. I don’t even like committing to a doctor appointment that's three weeks out. I know, it's a problem. … Continue reading Choosing Faith in 2022
Submission for the Working Wife
I understand God has a different plan and design for each of us. My financial situation looks different than yours. How you’ve chosen to educate your children may be different. I am not going to degrade you for working outside of the home, for choosing public school, or for feeling like a better mom because… Continue reading Submission for the Working Wife
Don’t Worship the Wrong Table
I see, and love posts reminding families to get back to the dinner table. I need this reminder from time to time. It is to be a place a place of physical nourishment, fellowship, laughter, and memories. Families need this time of intentional connection. Too many of us are just doing our own thing, living… Continue reading Don’t Worship the Wrong Table
Who Said it Wouldn’t be Hard?
Too often we hope for the blessings and mountaintops of Christianity and choose to despise the valleys. Valleys are often dark, lonely, cool, damp, uncomfortable, and there’s only one way out: through it. The valleys are not something we would ever ask or hope for. But, as you’ll learn, we can’t live without them. Sadly,… Continue reading Who Said it Wouldn’t be Hard?
Intimacy in Marriage: Part 4
A second complaint is that one spouse doesn’t seem interested anymore. There can be many reasons for this. Some were mentioned in the last post. There could also be medical issues, medications you take (most antianxiety and antidepressant medication will affect your sex drive), or there can truly be low libido. Most of these can… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage: Part 4
Intimacy in Marriage: Part 3
Go above and beyond for your spouse without expecting anything in return. Simply seek to be a blessing to them just because you love them. I have never heard a man complain that his wife made his favorite meal, set his clothes out for work the next day, or gave him a nice foot rub… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage: Part 3
Intimacy in Marriage: Part 2
One simple step we can take is to create a space that welcomes intimacy. Your bedroom should always be kept tidy. An unmade bed with piles of laundry on it will not set the tone for intimacy. I have a personal rule that laundry doesn’t get folded in my room. Baskets do not get dumped… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage: Part 2
Why is Submission Different?
Submission is a word that carries a negative connotation in the time we live in. If this isn’t a word you are very familiar with, your first thoughts may be something like slavery and oppression. If you are familiar with this word, you may have your own opinions of how to carry it out or… Continue reading Why is Submission Different?
Intimacy in Marriage: Part 1
Intimacy is not just sex. However, sexual and nonsexual intimacy are both vital for a healthy marriage. Marriages need more than sexual intimacy to survive, but a marriage without it, will not survive. You must strive to be totally vulnerable, in all areas. Being transparent with your spouse in areas of communication, feelings, struggles, wants,… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage: Part 1
Respect in Marriage: Part Three
Ephesians 5:21 “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” Marriage is a constant balance of giving and taking, meeting in the middle so both spouses are pleased with the results and direction of the marriage. Some requests your spouse may have will not make sense to you. You may often find yourself… Continue reading Respect in Marriage: Part Three
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