In our culture, everyone has a positive twist to every negative characteristic. Memes show us that being stubborn is really just standing our ground and that being argumentative is just being persuasive. They seem easy to believe. Why shouldn’t we look at things positively? After all, is it so bad to stand your ground or… Continue reading Argumentative or Persuasive?
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But Will You Let Him?
As wives, we have this idea that submission to our husbands means we lose who we are. Biblically, that is not true. Submission is really just saying yes to God, by saying yes to our husbands and letting them have the final say. It is letting them walk out the authority and responsibility God has… Continue reading But Will You Let Him?
Saying “Yes” in 2023
I enjoy the excitement and expectancy of a new year. It feels like a fresh start, changes are coming, and goals are being set. And I can start recovering financially from Christmas and a child’s December birthday (Hallelujah!). If this was a challenging year for you, it feels like a breath of fresh air to… Continue reading Saying “Yes” in 2023
Being a Wife Before Marriage
Proverbs 18:22 says, “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.” Does this mean a man can’t be favored or blessed by God before marriage? Not at all. We see over and over in Scripture that men are blessed and used by God before and after marriage, not just… Continue reading Being a Wife Before Marriage
Are You Walking in Love?
Ephesians 5:1-2 says, “Be ye therefore followers of God as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” This may be a very familiar passage to you. Often we get acquainted with Scripture… Continue reading Are You Walking in Love?
4 Keys to Being a Godly Wife
Scripture gives a good number of commands and boundaries for being a godly woman and wife. But I would like to break these down into 4 very simple steps for you. This is not an all inclusive list, but it will make a difference and get you to a place of allowing God to work… Continue reading 4 Keys to Being a Godly Wife
Be Ye Angry and Sin Not
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”, Ephesians 4:26. We often hear a lot about this verse and its different applications. We see that this is not condemning anger. Anger is an emotion given to us by God, but just like all other emotions, it has a… Continue reading Be Ye Angry and Sin Not
15 Things That Have Changed My Thinking and My Marriage
Today I just want to share things that I have been taught/told/shown by God that changed my way of thinking, which in turn changed my marriage. These apply to daily life. Start today. This is also why it’s important to be in church, pray, and read your Bible for yourself. This is how God speaks… Continue reading 15 Things That Have Changed My Thinking and My Marriage
What is a Titus 2 Woman: Part 2
We have already looked at verses 3-5 in a previous post. Today I want to go through verses 7-15. I truly love God’s Word and how He teaches us so much in just a few verses. I believe verse 7 begins giving instruction for all Christians, not just men or women as we have experienced… Continue reading What is a Titus 2 Woman: Part 2
With Good Will
I was struggling a bit in my mind, no doubt a spiritual battle. Satan wants us to think about and act negatively toward our spouses. When praying and looking at Scripture, God gave me this reminder. I am sure I’m not the only one that needs it. Webster’s 1828 dictionary explains good will as being… Continue reading With Good Will
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