Transforming Our Thought Lives
When the flesh is in control, our minds are filled with worldly things like: greed bitterness gossip hatred materialism envy idolatry (desiring other things or people more than we desire God) negativity complaining contention lies pride lust worry fear unbelief self These things consume our thoughts, fuel our motives, and ultimately determine our words and […]
WorthyofLove Realizes What This Journey Is All About!
Worthyoflove shares some insights God has been showing her: Yes, there is hope. And I am finding that God is intervening more and more quickly when I start to put my husband up as an idol again, or anything else. I am learning first hand now that God will NOT allow any competition in […]
Modest Swimwear Ideas
swim dress from http://www.hydrochic.com We don’t have to give up swimming just because we want to dress modestly. There are so many options today no matter what coverage level you desire to achieve. Here are some ideas that may inspire you. 🙂 Happy summer, my dear sisters! Surf suits for women from Amazon […]
“Without a Word” – WorthyofLove’s Experience
From WorthyofLove (who wrote about her husband’s text messages): “When a Husband Is Negative, Critical, or Hurtful” is just the reminder I need in my particular marriage. It seems more often than not that my husband is on the negative side, and a lot of times I take it personally. Before finding your site I […]
I’m Working on Book #2!
My publisher, Kregel Publications, asked me to write a second book, tentatively titled, “The Peaceful Mom”! How amazing is that?!?! God continues to open so many doors, I am completely overwhelmed and in awe. My goal has been, “Lord, I am fully Yours. Use me however and wherever You will. Just show me the way. […]
“I Wish My Husband Would Text Me from Work!”
I am so thankful for everyone taking the time to answer my poll questions last month about our expectations vs. the reality of how much contact our husbands make with us while the are at work. Texting, calling, or emailing can be a source of wonderful bonding for some couples or a source of a […]
“I Want to Be Desired by Other Men, Too”
A reader and I are tag-teaming together to write about this – in conversation style. I greatly appreciate her contribution and willingness to share so vulnerably. My prayer is that God might use this post to help many other women break free from these kinds of destructive, toxic thoughts: Do any of these thoughts sound […]
InHisGrip Talks about Not Shutting Down Emotionally
Today’s guest post is by a believing wife, InHisGrip: I have always believed that a lot of people don’t deal with issues in relationships mostly because the hard conversations that need to be had are, well…..hard. Probably since I became a Christian, I have noticed and been aware of relationships that stay stuck or […]
“The Worst Year of My Life. But Then… God!” – Quinn’s Story
From a dear sister in Christ, Quinn (not her real name), with her permission in response to a comment on Encouragement for Those Who Are in the Trenches. This is a long post – but it is MORE than worth it to take the time to read the whole thing: I started reading your […]
A Big Lightbulb Moment about True Contentment
From WorthyofLove who shared about her husband’s old text messages a few weeks ago… April, Wow! I just had serious lightbulb…..and your name kept popping in my head so I just know I need to share it with you! God has been working on my heart much deeper these days since I last shared in […]
The Peaceful Wife 