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Wife leaving marriage: Are Christian women leaving their husbands for frivolous reasons? Many Christians actually believe all or most women who divorce are leaving behind a good thing. There’s an assumption that whatever problems the couple had, they could have addressed them via more patience, prayer, submission, sex, or the ever-popular “hang in there because…
Can being a good wife fix a bad husband? A woman shared the advice her pastor gave her when she confided about abuse in her marriage: “Women have ways of getting a man to do whatever they want, and so a rebellious husband is the fruit of a disobedient wife.” Horrible, I know. Unfortunately, I…
Why does the church fail to condemn the wickedness that leads to divorce? A few months ago, I shared a post on Facebook, pleading with churches to address the real issues that lead to divorce instead of constantly denouncing the often life-saving act of divorce. “Instead of denouncing divorce, why don’t we (the body of…
Wives, you don’t have to settle. I want you to know that you don’t have to settle for less than you deserve in marriage. God’s “baseline” (standard) is higher than you’ve been taught. He puts the responsibility of behavior and growth on the individual, not their spouse. It’s not your job to “help” your husband…
“Things a wife should say “no” to in marriage” might be a controversial blog topic for some. Women have often been seen as dramatic and emotional and a “no” list can be the stroke that “confirms” the narrative. But it’s funny when you think about it because society and church culture actually tasks women with…
“I can’t unsee what I have seen” is how I feel lately. I know most of my long-term readers are/were here for great practical tips for marriage. That’s what I’ve been doing for the last 10+years, sharing stories from my marriage, coaching strategies, and practical encouragement to help marriages thrive. And I love that and…