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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…
Why do churches struggle to help abuse victims? I recently was chatting with a group of women in different stages of processing marital abuse. Nearly all of them reported receiving no support from their churches. It’s a story I’ve heard hundreds of times in the last couple of months (since this happened.) And today, I…
Are my relationship problems normal? Countless women want to know. Many women believe they are having normal marriage problems when they are not. You see, we were spiritually and culturally discipled to accept immaturity, pride, and negative, chronic, and unrepentant behavior as “common issues” in a relationship. As women of faith, we were trained to…