As a woman, my emotions could be so strong that I allow them to control my decisions, thus shaping my character. Being that I want to be a biblical woman and not a worldly woman, I need to turn to the Bible for guidance and direction to become the woman God wants me to be. Today on the podcast we…
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Living for Jesus, following Jesus, and emulating Jesus has been my goal since I became a Christ-follower over two decades ago. But learning what exactly does that look like required me to dig into the Bible for answers. Once I found this wisdom, I had to make the decision to follow what I read because every woman knows that reading…
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In last week’s podcast episode, Eric and I touched on a few qualities a godly husband should pursue. In today’s episode, we are following up with Part 2. Find Part 1 here. If you are a wife reading/listening to this and you wish your husband would listen to this episode, one thing you can do is invite your husband to…
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Growing more like Jesus every day should be a pursuit for every believer but this pursuit isn’t always easy. With the responsibilities of life, the tyranny of the urgent, and perhaps even a lack of how-to, a Christ-follower could remain stuck in a cycle of placing blame or giving a bucket of excuses of why they aren’t maturing in Christ….
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I recently read an article on line where an unmarried couple stated they were Christians but chose to live together because they wanted to get to know one another. They said their reason for doing so was because God would desire them to know each other better, hence their justification for their choice. I was saddened by what I read…professing…
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The main ingredient for great communication in marriage is the ability to be vulnerable with one another. But it’s hard to remain vulnerable once your spouse has hurt you. I know I won’t be quick to share my heart with Eric if I feel he’s going to stomp all over my heart. Being that I want to be emotionally close…
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Every couple will at some point experience conflict in their relationship. Having a set of guidelines from a biblical perspective has been the key for Eric and me. Knowing how to act and react when we disagree with the other person has kept our arguments to a minimum, and we’ve resolved our problems much faster. Since conflict is inevitable, seeking Biblical…
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Eric and I didn’t always communicate well with one another. In our early years, I was a jumbled mess of emotions not fully aware of what I was feeling, what was wrong, and what or how to fix the problem. One minute I would lash out and the next minute I would shut down. He, on the other hand, I…
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Divorce for the Christian can be a complicated thing. Is divorce ever allowed? Is it okay to remarry? Let’s turn to the Bible for answers on this sensitive topic. Click below to listen. What the Bible has to say about divorce. 1) God hates divorce, and He wants you to stay married. “For I hate divorce!” says the LORD, the…
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Do you ever feel like you’re putting forth more effort into your marriage than your husband? Perhaps you feel you care more about your relationship than he does and you wonder what you can do to make him care? I know I’ve felt like this before in my marriage. But, being the little inquisitive cuss that I am, I sought answers to…
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The idea of showing my body to my man when I’m insecure with my outer appearance is never on the top of my to-do list. And I’m insecure with my outer appearance every day. But, I don’t believe I’m the only wife who feels this way. In fact, I know I’m not. One woman shared with me how she struggles with her…
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No wife wants to be controlled by her husband because when this happens, she’ll feel more like his child rather than his wife. This is a situation one woman is dealing with in her marriage. Here’s her story… Dear Jolene My husband is very controlling. I’m not allowed to have Facebook (to keep up with long distance friends), have friends of…
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What was it about your man that made you want to marry him? Was it the way he treated you? Was it his commitment to following Christ? Or the companionship the two of you shared? The sparks? Or perhaps the way he made you feel as a woman? I know for me, it was all of the above. In fact,…
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I know not every woman is looking forward to Mother’s Day because whose life really depicts what’s written on those Hallmark cards? Do you feel unappreciated by your family? Are you suffering silently? Are strained relationships the norm? Perhaps you have a past that haunts you? Or is your present filled with loneliness? Mother’s day can be one big bag…
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Is there a parent or in-law in your life who has expressed their displeasure in either you or your spouse? Did someone spew out venomous words you can’t forget? Has their behavior created a wedge between you and them or between them and your spouse? Family relationships can often bring conflict in marriage because more people equals more sin. Learning…
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It’s always hard for me to write to single women when the majority of those who come to my site are married. But, I receive so many emails from singles looking for guidance in their dating relationships. At the core of my heart, I want to minister to both groups. But I’m mindful of wanting to protect the relationship I…
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How convenient for a husband to place all his marital problems on his wife’s shoulders. Perhaps if he took responsibility for his own sin and made an effort to lead and love his wife the way scriptures command him to, then he wouldn’t have a bunch of marital issues. Just sayin’. But, since I live in the real world, I…
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