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 […]
Tag: Prayer
Strategic Prayer Changes Things – Hope Joy in Christ! What is prayer Biblically? How Many types of prayer are there? Does Prayer still work? Discover how to pray powerful effective war room prayers that change everything.
How To Pray Boldly To Fight The Real Spiritual Battle
Do you believe in the power of prayer? To pray boldly is the most powerful weapon we have as disciples of Jesus Christ. But, can I be honest with you???? Most days I am not praying big prayers – powerful, strategic, or effective prayers. The thought of becoming a prayer warrior is scary and intimidating. Why Should Christians […]
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 […]
Is Virtual Infidelity A Ground for Divorce Biblically?
Have you ever gone back to your browsing history to find something only to find out it has been wiped clean? As the wife of a man who struggled with an addiction that was a red flag. About 10 years ago, I found myself asking google a question… Is virtual infidelity a ground for divorce? […]
Thoughts Become Words in Marriage: How To Understand
We want to communicate lovingly, effectively, and honestly in marriage. Improving communication, however, depends on the way we understand communication, and all too often we skip that step. Today we are taking a pit stop at the intersection of words and thoughts. Why? Thoughts become words. What Does Your Thoughts Become Words Mean? Our words […]
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 […]
14 Characteristics of a Godly Wife That Will Save Your Marriage
“How can I save my marriage alone?”, Jenn asked as we chatted a few months ago. “How do you know if your marriage is worth saving?”, she added in tears. The truth is marriage is hard and certain seasons of marriage are harder than others but there is hope. There are at least 14 characteristics […]
How To Trust in the Lord When It Is Hard
Trust in the Lord. This is the anthem of Christianity. Well, this year has been filled with one test after another where God has clearly shown me I am not fully trusting Him with my parenting or my marriage. It’s funny because if you had asked me a year ago if I understood about trusting […]
How To Use Accountability Vs Blame in Relationships for Communication
How do you improve communication in marriage? It’s a question I’ve asked for years with no good answer. In the midst of discovering the barriers to effective communication in a Christian marriage, I’ve struck on one hard theme over and over; accountability vs blame in relationships. Why Start With Accountability Vs Blame in Relationships? Bud […]
Easy Bible Study Method Anyone Can Use
Last year I began intentionally teaching my oldest daughter how to study the Bible for herself. In the process, I shared an easy Bible study method that I love. You sent in so many requests for me to explain it in writing. So today I will teach you an easy but powerful way to study […]