Tag: wife

The Proverbs 31 Woman is Hard to Find . . . but not as hard as The Proverbs 31 Man!

She’s strong, enterprising, capable, an excellent manager, savvy-in-business, and is a deeply loving wife, looking after the needs of her family. Everything she does makes people honor her husband. She is The Proverbs 31 Woman. Are you married to one of those? If not, don’t tell yourself something’s wrong with your wife. Search for the…
Where Have You Been, Where Are You Today, Is Your Marriage Headed in the Right Direction for 2020?

Where is your marriage headed in 2020? Did you have a great 2019 or did “Life” just happen to you, coming at you with the speed of a fighter jet and the chaos of a riot? And, it’s not just the bad things incrementally derailing our marriage over time. Often it’s all the good things,…
When Your Spouse Doesn’t Want to Have Sex With You . . . What Should You Do?

The great myth of being single and full of sexual passion is that getting married answers all the questions and solves all the problems related to sex. Sexual pressure morning, noon, or night? No problem – just have sex with your spouse! Finally, no more waiting! Except, it’s not that easy, is it? There are…
Don’t Fight Over it . . . Pray Over It! Are You Missing Out on the Power of Prayer?

My way is right! Not hard to understand . . . it just is! Maybe we never say these words but often in marriage, we don’t have to. It’s the unmistakable message our husband/wife gets after discussing an issue, preference, or a way of doing something. And, how does that make you feel? Helpless? And,…
Stop Doing This And Your Marriage Will Improve Immediately! (And So Will You!)

Marriage is supposed to be a safe place, somewhere you can relax and just be yourself – completely accepted – without the fear of being poorly thought of, misunderstood, or regularly criticized. Close, loving, comfortable . . . and safe. Does this describe your marriage? If so, congratulations! It’s awesome, isn’t it! But, I can…
Never Steal From Your Wife . . . The M-Word in Marriage

So, you’re alone for a few . . . she’s in the other part of the house, away for the day, out for the evening, sleeping, distracted . . . the main thing is, you’re alone . . . . Hey, I’ll just fire one off in the shower . . . no harm, no…
How Wise Wives Encourage Their Husbands to be Spiritual Leaders in the Home

For the Christian man, being the spiritual protector and leader of his home is not optional. It’s what God requires of him. Many husbands don’t realize this or don’t care . . . or, could there be other reasons a husband . . . you’re husband . . . doesn’t rise to the responsibility God…
Can God Redeem a Difficult Marriage? Is There Any Hope for Us?

It didn’t matter how he found out. What mattered was, he did find out and now all there was to do was pick up the disastrous pieces, divorce his wife, and move on. What else could be the result of discovering that your best friend slept with your wife . . . in your own…
Are You a Controlling Wife? (Who, Me? . . . Noooo!)

If you had been there, you would have come to the same conclusion Lisa and I did: There’s one person in charge in this relationship, and it isn’t the husband! This poor guy was like some pale moon orbiting a giant planet. His wife dominated him, controlled him. She was really good at it, too!…
Bad Marriage Communication? ( I’m not the problem . . . am I? ) How to Listen & Be Heard

Are you quick to listen? Are you genuinely eager to hear your spouse share what is on her heart or is your marriage just another opportunity to insist that someone else listen to what you are determined to say? What does the way we communicate say about who we really are? We don’t have to…
What Your Wife Can’t Live Without – (Do You Know What It Is?)

Recharged and refilled or dry and empty . . . which one will your wife be based on your care of her heart this week? Your needs are being met but, are hers? A pitcher of water and your wife are alike. Both pour out until they are empty. Anyone can refill the pitcher but…
What Every Happy, Fulfilled Husband Has Learned (It’s Not a Secret!)

After all these years, she’s still my bride, my lover, my friend. I think the world of Lisa. She is my world but there’s something I had to learn about her, about marriage, about the responsibility of caring for a woman’s heart. Everyone who knows Lisa sees what I see – a capable, godly, smart,…