The other day, I talked to a friend who’s really struggling in her marriage. Her youngest child is testing her boundaries at every turn. Add to that financial worries, and she is one stressed-out sister. We spent over an hour on the phone dissecting these issues as only girlfriends can do. My heart broke as I listened to her discouragement….
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SURRENDERED WIFE: Don’t Take the Bait
My husband has been very frustrated with the budget lately. The system he’s using to track the ups and downs of our cash flow isn’t reflecting the bank’s accounting. He’s tried to tweak it, but the process is time-consuming. And when things don’t go smoothly, he gets frustrated and overwhelmed. It’s a pretty common reaction, really. He’s been making comments…
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The Angry Mom
Today’s post is by my amazing friend, Julie Thomas. She is the Women’s Network Director at Foothills Community Church, and her passion is for women to stand aligned in the Truth of God’s Word. Plus, she’s pretty cool. You’ll want to check out her blog at womenwhobelieve.me because she writes real, honest, and covers issues others won’t touch. I love…
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SURRENDERED WIFE: A Woman Revealed
I’m beginning to see glimpses of a more healthy marriage… and I am expectant on many levels. Wayne is more willing to step forward because I’ve been more willing to step back. I don’t have to bite my tongue or look the other way as much these days. Letting him handle more duties in the family is starting to feel…
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When You Feel… Rejected
Rejection is insidious because it chips away at your self-esteem – little by little – until you begin to doubt your value. When someone rejects you, what you hear is… I’m not worth their time. They don’t want my friendship anymore. There’s something wrong with me. I don’t measure up. I’m not… good enough. Your mind takes you down paths…
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Handling Conflict with Other Women
Today… my friend Jill Hart from Christian Work at Home Ministries is posting on my blog and being my guest on Moms Together. She’s going to talk to us about – Handing Conflict with Women. Anyone need help with that? Welcome, Jill! ♥♥♥ A dear friend of mine is very sick right now. As I type this, she is lying in…
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