Inside: Some practical reminders to not let the busyness of the day rob you of taking the time to truly enjoy this man that captured your heart so many years ago. Do you find yourself so busy serving your husband that you don’t take the time to delight in him? When he enters the room, do you stop and enjoy his presence, and does he know you are thankful to the Lord for him? Are you more concerned with him meeting your needs than you meeting his? Do the kids and the ... continue reading...
EP 100: Showing True Biblical Love to Our Husband
Take a moment with me, ladies, to remember back to the early days of marriage. You loved to see your husband's face, hear his voice, and feel his touch. To be near him, hold his hand, or delight in a long sweet conversation. Laughing together, taking long walks, love notes, sweet phone calls, and all the other gifts that let you know you were loved and cherished by each other. No one had to tell you to delight and cherish him. Let's fast forward ten years. Life happens. Days are busy. ... continue reading...
How Well Do You Love Your Spouse? (Take a Quiz to Find Out)
During my study time for a podcast in the marriage series on love, I came across this list of questions from a resource designed for pre-marriage counseling. Since it's a book written for those who aren't married yet, it is a good evaluator of how we love others and not just how we love our spouses. I'm not usually a quiz person, but this particular quiz is a convicting evaluator of how well I am loving my spouse (and others). I'd suggest if you're married to focus the post ... continue reading...
EP 20: The Blessings of Loving Our Children
There is a favorite book I turn to often to look for encouragement in my role as a wife and mother. God’s Word is always my first destination but a book that I came across several years ago is Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney. Carolyn is looking at our role as Titus 2 women and what the scripture teaches by taking apart that verse a section at a time. Chapter three is an excellent guide to show us what God’s Word says about loving our children. Listen & Download the ... continue reading...
EP 18: Putting on an Attitude of Love in Our Homes
How can we as believers "put on" an attitude of love in our homes? What does it look like to "put off" sinful responses and attitudes and "put on" God-honoring attitudes? I'm hoping today to encourage you that as believers we can "put on" attitudes and behaviors that are God-honoring. If we are in Christ, He has equipped us to do so through His presence within us and through our intake of God's truth. We're working through Ephesians 4:22-24 together ... continue reading...