The “wife of noble character” in Proverbs 31 is held up as the standard of biblical wifeliness, and many wives have a preconceived notion that she is obedient to her husband, always pleasant, a stay-at-home homemaker, and that she does whatever it takes to make her husband and family look good. But just a brief look at the Bible passage paints a completely different picture.
Read MoreThere is a lot of pressure in marriages on men to be the leader and on women to be submissive to their husband’s authority. Both wives and husbands can struggle with what this really should look like and it can lead to pointing fingers toward who isn’t doing their job well enough. Let’s take the pressure off and help everyone live up to the way God designed them.
Read MoreHave you tried to set boundaries with your spouse and, rather than getting cooperation or change, you get apathy or resistance? If your boundaries aren’t working, here’s why - and what to do about it.
Read MoreWhile many declarations have been made on the concept of submission, this article provides a fresh perspective on the word “submit” in the context of the character of God, providing a perspective to free those who are bound to the suffocating legalism that often accompanies the concept of submission in an unhealthy marriage.
Read MoreAre you a husband wanting desperately to do right by your wife and be a godly man? Men who want to improve their relationship approach their role very differently than their female counterparts (and for good reason - their role is different!). If you’re a man who is needing someone to understand your unique challenges, this article is for you.
Read MoreIt is possible to live peaceably with a narcissist. Here are 5 changes you can make in order to stay together.
Read MoreHave you ever approached a holiday, occasion, or celebratory day and thought “All I want is for this day to feel special and not end with someone being upset”? Sometimes the best gift you can get from your spouse on a special occasion is something that isn’t tangible. Here are some ideas to help you get what you really want.
Read MoreBooks like the 5 Love Languages, Love and Respect, For Women Only, and His Needs Her Needs aren’t for everybody. If you’re been hoping that a relationship book will make things better and it hasn’t, here’s why - and what to do about it.
Read MoreHave you prayed for your marriage? Have you asked God to make your husband the man you know he should be? I’m sure you have. If you’re wondering when God will respond to your prayers, here’s when . . .
The Bible says “honor your father and mother” - but what if they aren’t honorable? What if they don’t deserve it? Is there an exception to that command? And, if not, how do you honor someone who isn’t honorable? And how do you teach your children to do the same?
A rebellious child and a strenuous marriage can both be linked to the same underlying problem. Get an understanding of what’s at the root of the problem and discover how boundaries and healthy relationships affect the success of your parenting and your marriage.
So you’ve set a boundary, and it didn’t go the way you’d hoped it would. You wanted your boundary to be respected. Here are three ways someone might respond to a boundary that you set.
Feeling depressed? You might not have considered that THIS is what could be wrong.
Read MoreIf this describes your relationship, I want to give you a reality check: you are right about the way he is. And here’s what to do about it.
Read MoreIf your husband is indifferent and doesn’t seem to care about your concerns, what can you do about it? Here are 3 ways you can spark change.
Read MoreWhen you’ve tried everything to deal with someone’s mean, rude, angry, or uncaring behavior, you might wonder what else you could do to handle their behavior. There is one thing you might not have thought of. And it could change everything.
Read MoreIf your relationship isn’t getting better even though you’re doing these things, they might actually be ruining your relationship. Learn what to do instead to make your relationship better, more mutual, and healthier.
Read MoreYou know that you should respect your husband, but what if he is not worthy of respect? A Christian marriage expert got it dangerously wrong, but there’s another way.
Read MoreNeed a role model from the Bible who demonstrates how to be a good wife when you have a bad husband? Here she is!
Read MoreDo you keep going back to the Bible verses about wives, begging God to help you be that kind of wife? What if you’ve looked at those verses one way for so long that you’ve missed what’s going on around them? Let’s take a look at those verses and see if perhaps there’s something else there that just might help us truly be the kind of wife God wants us to be.
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