Pursuing unity in marriage takes work. But it’s a high calling that honors God and your husband. Here’s how I’ve learned to pursue unity in my marriage. DISUNITY IN MARRIAGE The night before Christmas Eve, I totally lost it on my husband. Perhaps all the shopping, gift wrapping, cookie baking and attempts to make Christmas special in the midst of a global pandemic had taken a greater toll on me than I realized. My husband ... Read the Post...
Be Kind To Yourself
Do you need to learn how to be kind to yourself? I have encouragement for you, dear wife. UNKIND SELF-TALK As a newlywed, I wasn’t very kind to myself. I began telling myself that because I wasn’t organized, I wasn’t a great wife. How could I be a great wife while also leaving clothes in the washing machine for too long? Why did I often load the dishwasher at night, only to forget to press start? When I find time to fold ... Read the Post...
Do You Have Too Much Going On?
Do you allow for interruptions? I’ve had to learn that interruptions aren’t only inevitable, but they can be blessings too. A DAY WHEN NO INTERRUPTIONS WERE NEEDED It was a very special day for my husband. In fact, it was special for our entire family. As an executive pastor, Tim’s main job responsibility was managing all the behind the scenes operations of the church. On this special day, however, he was preaching for the ... Read the Post...
7 Ways To Safeguard Your Marriage
As wives, what do we do when we get a funny feeling about another woman? Are we just being insecure? Or do we have the right to say something? A few years ago, a single woman came over for dinner and acted very inappropriate towards my husband. As I was making dinner and trying to engage conversation, there was no interest from her in any of my questions. However, as soon as my husband said anything, the room filled with teenage girl giggling, ... Read the Post...
