marriage

Definition of Condemnation: a statement or expression of very strong and definite criticism or disapproval Condemnation doesn’t belong in any marriage because all it will do is tear down and cripple your marital union. One wife wrote in dealing with this problem.  Here’s her story… Dear Jolene, I am in a marriage but there is…

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…

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…

Man Crush Monday.  That’s what was posted on a Facebook status. So what does that mean, you ask?  Well, if it’s Monday, then you should post a photo of the guy you’ve got a crush on.  Most likely photos of celebs are posted and not a woman’s husband. And I thought about that action… And…

Sometimes walking into a Christian bookstore can be quite overwhelming.  Not so sure of what book to grab?  What study you should do?  And sadly, not all books in a Christian bookstore are biblically sound.  Many times we’d just like to have a trusted friend give us a recommendation. Which brings me to why I’m…

Missed some posts in this series?  You can read them here. I know the title is redundant, but it makes perfect sense. We have a choice: We can intentionally do nothing, stick to the same old routine and not help our marriage or our spouse grow one bit. Or we can be intentionally intentional in…

Missed some posts in this series?  You can read them here. I just wanted him to make the bed. That’s all. I didn’t want him to do laundry or wash dishes or buy groceries –just make the bed. But for a few decades of marriage he did not. Every morning I quietly fumed and silently…

Missed some posts in this series?  You can read them here. When I was 6 months pregnant with our first child, I returned from a weekend away to find that my husband was convinced our marriage was over. The deterioration of our relationship didn’t happen that quickly, but the realization of where we were after…

Missed some posts in this series?  You can read them here. The letter said, He’s tall, dark, and, believe me, handsome.  Yes, I was intrigued. What single, twenty-six year old wouldn’t be? Certainly one who’d been a bridesmaid a record-breaking 12 times. The beginning stages of despair that I’d ever meet “the man of my…