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5 Ways to Tell Him “I’m Crazy For You” Without Ever Saying a Word
We wives can be such chatterboxes. And so often we try to use our words to show our husbands love and respect. Or to tell them just how crazy we still are about them. Sadly, we also at times use our words to wound; a weapon to throw when we feel hurt or ignored or agitated. {Trust me, I know this!} So let’s turn the tide. No words of anger or frustration. No, “You never!” and “Why can’t you?” In fact, no words at all. Here are five ways to show your man you love and respect him; that you are head-over-flip-flops in love with him {I’m not a big…
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The Homemakers Creed – Free Printable!
In 1944 Marjorie Husted, (the woman who developed the character, Better Crocker) saw the need to recognize homemakers, and so she created “The American Home Legion” program. It was through this program that 70,000 women received a copy of “The Homemakers Creed,” certifying that the recipient was a member of The American Home Legion, dedicated to good homemaking for a better world. Since it’s been 68 years since “The Homemakers Creed” was printed I kind of figured that Betty Crocker wouldn’t mind if I reshaped her idea and created our own. Sure I could have pasted a copy of her’s here, but reading it through I knew that I wanted…
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The Joy of Marriage & Motherhood
I put a question out to the ladies on the facebook group the other day, and as the answers began to roll in I started tearing up. I was so blessed reading each and every one of the comments, and if you haven’t seen them yet–I think that you will be too. I asked them, “What is your greatest joy in being a wife or a mom or both?” Mine is the comfort of home. There is nothing like it. Knowing that I have a place where I can be “me” and I’m loved. Praising God for His gift of family! Now, here is what my readers had to say,…
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Day 31 – Encouraging Leadership from Your Husband
But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.” 1 Cor. 11:3 This verse, along with a few others, prove to us wives that our husbands are to be our, “Fearless Leaders.” We go through a process of coming to Christ and learning our role as wives. If it were laid out in a 5 step program it might look something like this: Redemption Learning our roles as wives Reverence for our husband Submission to our husband Letting our husband lead in everything It’s interesting how the enemy uses the…
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When He’s Not the Spiritual Leader{And a Titus 2sday Link Up}!
Guest contributor, Sonya from Becoming a Strong Woman of God Many women are struggling with husbands who are not stepping up and taking on the role of a spiritual leader as we see outlined in the Bible. In today’s world we need them more then ever to step up to this great call from God. BUT… The reality is that some of our husbands need lifting and encouraging in this area and this is where WE come in. Our encouragement will give them the confidence they need to step up. Encouraging our husband’s right where they are and praying for them is our job. Stirring their heart, is God’s. I…
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8 Ways to Cultivate Inner Beauty
Dear Darlene, Your post [Men Are From Mars] was so great! I think the advice you offered Jessica was right on. It is SO tough for a man to lose his job. My husband was so upset when this happened to him. He told me later that when he was told he was being laid off, he couldn’t stop picturing Tyler and me playing in the living room. He said it was so difficult for him not to cry in front of his boss. He told me this later though, AFTER about a week of sulking and being impossible. You’re right–he was emotionally drained, and he just didn’t know what…
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Your Marriage Problems are All in Your Head
I’m not saying you are crazy. But I am saying that your thought patterns affect your marriage. I remember sitting at the dinner table with my daughter in her high chair and my 2-year-old son, watching the clock. Tick tock tick tock. These thoughts ran through my mind, “Why is my husband 20 minutes late? He knows the kids are hungry and can’t wait.” Tick tock tick tock. “He is 30 minutes late and hasn’t even called. If he loved me he would at least call”. Tick tock tick tock. “This is so boring just sitting here with 2 children who can’t even carry a conversation–why is he doing this…
