Today we will see 3 ways to fight selfishness in marriage all tied together in the phrase, “Love does not seek its own.” Are you a selfish person? I am. At least 50% (or more) of my thoughts and actions each day revolve around keeping life running without stress. In my not so humble opinion, […]
Tag: Forgiveness
Forgiveness in the Bible is a key principle for Christian living. But How do we really forgive others? Discover the pathway through forgiveness that leads to Freedom from bitterness and resentment. Freedom to heal and live with hope and joy is on the other side of forgiveness.
5 Simple Ways Most People Ruin a Time of Fasting
Have you been thinking about prayer and fasting? Do you need God to intervene, answer a big question, or help change the course of your life or a loved one’s life? Dear Prayer Warrior, a time of fasting is a great way to pray harder. However, you must be aware that there are ways to […]
9 Steps to ID and Heal Disrespect in Marriage
Dealing with disrespect in marriage has two sides. When wives disrespect their husbands and when husbands disrespect their wives. When I started trying to address the issue in my marriage, I wanted soooo badly to start with, “How do you deal with a disrespectful husband?” God had other plans and they start with the old […]
How to Show Patience in Marriage: 7 Ways Love Is Patient
Are there parts of the Bible you read and think, ‘That sounds nice but how do you live that way for real?’ 1 Corinthians 13 is one of those passages for me. Love is patient, God says but how do you show patience in marriage when marriage is hard? Why Patience in Marriage is Important […]
Top 15 Books To Grow In Faith Next Year
The mission of Hope Joy In Christ is to equip Believers to grow and mature in faith. One easy way to grow in faith is to spend time reading good books about faith and family. To that end, I wanted to share some amazing books I found this year! This is my top 15 books […]
4 Simple Gratitude Tips to Help You Find Peace
“Tiffany, you need to be more thankful!”, came the comment from a friend almost 20 years ago. From that one comment, God convicted me and planted in my heart a desire to grow in gratitude and thankfulness. Today I will share 4 simple gratitude tips and over 50 resources to help you be more thankful […]
15 Biblical Expectations In Marriage: 8 Ways To Find Hope and Healing
Expectations in marriage kill love. In my mind, I know that. 100% true. In my heart, however, I don’t believe it is possible to live without expectations. The struggle with what I expect in marriage… in a Christian marriage… is at the heart of some of our more hopeless struggles. Who else? What Does the […]
33 Bible Verses on Prayer for Relationships Strengthening: What To Pray
We need more prayer for relationships strengthening. Period. As I started writing this I realized it needs to be in two parts. This is actually part 2: What to pray for your relationship to become strengthened. Over 20 years of marriage, I’ve learned that prayer changes things. No matter what your situation looks like today, […]
Guided Prayer for Relationships in 17 Areas
When you are in a difficult season you need a prayer for relationships. You just need an easy button… something already done for you to get you through the hard parts. Today I am sharing 17 prayers guided by Scripture to get you started. How to Use This Guided Prayer For Relationships An easy button […]
7 Biblical Reasons For Divorce And Practical Steps For Each
Are there ever Biblical reasons for divorce? As a Christian Marriage Mentor, I think my answer will surprise you. It is controversial even. Yes. There are many reasons a Christian could file for divorce Biblically. Among them are 7 Biblical grounds for divorce that we will look at today! Why Are We Talking About Biblical […]