Why do we need to know how to use I statements in marriage competently? There are seasons in marriage that provoke us to use toxic words, words that destroy the lines of communication. Learning to use I statements shifts the tension by avoiding blame, shame, or guilt. I statements can keep the conversation open and […]
Tag: Forgiveness
Forgiveness in the Bible is a key principle for Christian living.ย But How do we really forgive others?ย Discover the pathway through forgiveness that leads to Freedom from bitterness and resentment.ย Freedom to heal and live with hope and joy is on the other side of forgiveness.
What Is Forgiveness and Why Is It Important? How To Begin
If you had to pinpoint the hardest command of God to follow, what would it be? For me, forgiveness is at the top of the list. Yet, learning how to genuinely forgive (true forgiveness) has brought the most freedom to my life and faith walk. I want to share that process of forgiveness with you, but […]
Free Bible Study On Forgiveness and Reconciliation: 10 Steps
Years ago, the Lord showed me that I was stuck in my faith walk. Bitterness and resentment had taken root in my heart and were spewing out of me. They were destroying my relationships, stealing the abundant life God had planned for me. That is where the journey toward this Bible study on forgiveness began. […]
How To Fight Anger in Marriage: Love is Not Easily Provoked
Today marks 17 years of marriage to a wonderful Christian man. Those 17 years have not all been wonderful, but we are growing and learning so much along the journey. One issue we struggled with for the first 10-12 years was anger in marriage! He wanted to win. I wanted to win. We both lost […]
How to Create a Marriage Where Love Endures All Things
Did you go into marriage expecting a fairytale ending?ย I did.ย Somehow I bought the lie the marriage would fix all my problems, fulfill all my longings and heal all the brokenness inside my heart.ย Instead, marriage added his problems, longings, and brokenness to my own.ย Anyone else?ย So when 1 Corinthians says love endures […]
How To Pray for Your Husband: 8 Ways and 55 Prayers (PDF)
Is there something destroying your Christian marriage? Tearing down lines of communication and distancing intimacy? Me too! Turns out, prayer is a big part of fixing all of that. Big. Huge. Un-quantifiably important. But when you think about how to improve communication in a relationship, prayer doesn’t feel like it’s the point! Today we will […]
What Does Honor Mean in the Bible? 67 Verses
People are tough sometimes. They get me so frustrated. Then I am quick to say whatever is on my mind. It feels good to get that thing off my chest, but it rarely brings the peace I imagined. And if I’m honest, that thought I spoke lacked honor. Does that really matter? Today we will […]
53 Words of Affirmation for Men & How To Use Them
Our marriage was broken. What we needed -my husband and I – was a miracle. Along the way, I discovered words of affirmation for men in a new way. A marriage can be too broken for The 5 Love Languages’ words of affirmation for him to work. I know it’s not what everyone talks about, […]
46 Powerful Bible Verses About Suicide To Bring Hope
Suicide touched my life very early. I wrestled with questions, but no one wanted to talk about it and no one had good answers. In this season, it has hit too close to home and I am again asking questions. This time I am looking into Bible verses about suicide for the answers. You are […]
17 Ways To Kill Expectations in a Relationship and Accept Your Spouse
Raise your hand if you have ever tried to change your spouse. Oh, you can’t see me, but my hand is up too. Today we are going to address how to improve communication in marriage by learning to accept your spouse as they are right now. This is all about dealing with expectations in a […]