Wifehood

If you’re dating or engaged, here’s something to consider before you say, “I do.” Dear Jolene, My fiance and I live in different states and we have to fly to visit each other. He wants me to move to his town now, which is where we will live after the wedding. We are not going…

At 27 years of age, I was a grown woman with an eating disorder.  At a height of 5’7, I weighed anywhere from 110-112 lbs.  I would literally starve myself on a regular basis while I worked out daily, and sometimes even twice a day.  Yet, in all my efforts, I viewed my body as…

Today I’m starting a new series called, Becoming a Christ-Centered Wife!  Well, actually, the series already started earlier this week when I wrote about The Content Wife.  Wait.  What?  Don’t think you missed something, because you didn’t.  Let me explain… I had no intention of writing a series because frankly, I’m trying to write a…

Could a man be so wrapped up in his hobby that he refuses to work and provide for his family?  Yep, it’s possible and sadly, it’s happening in our society today. Here’s one woman’s story… Dear Jolene, My husband and I just recently found out that we are expecting our first child. I am having…

I wrestled with this title a bit because I thought, is there really such a wife? 🙂 Well, if I’m reading my Bible and applying it to my life, then I do believe it is possible to be a woman of contentment. My man and I were talking the other day about our current trials.…

I have been asked by several wives if I can recommend websites that are similar to mine, but one for husbands instead.  Now I’ve got tell you, friend, many of the Christian sites I found focused almost solely on sex, and while I deem that to be a pretty important message in marriage, it’s not…

Have you ever felt overwhelmed in your role as a mother and wife?  Quite frankly, I don’t think I even need to ask this question because you’re probably shaking your head in agreement.  I’ve been there too, my friend.  In fact, those roles have overwhelmed me so much that I walked out on my husband…

I’m not fond of living in chaos.  A rushed life.  Frazzled.  Always behind.  This way of life leaves me feeling defeated in all my roles. Most women fill the following roles: Daughter of the Most High God. Wife. Mother. Homemaker. Possible work at home mom or work outside of the home. Woman in ministry. The…

The Bible says it’s more blessed to give than receive. (Acts. 20:35) Well, I certainly agree with this statement seeing how I’m the giver in this situation. So, enjoy my gift to you this Valentine’s Day.  I know, it’s not a box of chocolates.  One can wish, right?  I prefer the dark chocolates with nuts.…

As Christians, we live in this world but we’re not to be of it.  The Bible says we’re to be set apart, but what do we do with our feelings when they seem contrary to the Scriptures?  How do we navigate life with them? Here’s one woman’s story… Dear Jolene, I have been reading your…