Category: Boundaries
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6 Reasons Attraction Fades in Marriage
Most spouses at some point inevitably face distractions and/or hindrances to sexual and physical attraction in marriage. Iāve encountered this at various points in my marriage too, but every single time itās had little to do with how physically or sexually attractive my mate was in that particular moment. #disillusionment I think this is true…
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64 Abusive Actions That Spell Trouble for Your Marriage
We live in a culture and world racked by a rising and alarming number of sexual abuse accusations right now. But in marriage, the issue of abuse of every type can be extremely murky and convoluted. I think thatās because itās so hard to know when your spouse is crossing a healthy and appropriate boundary…
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24 Ways to Show and Grow in Grace in Your Life and Marriage
Recently I’ve been sharing about my one word for 2018āāgrace!ā But sharing about it versus living it out is so much easier to say than do. That’s why I really want to nail it down biblically, so that I increase my tendency to be gracious in every circumstanceāincluding and especially in my marriage. My hope…
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3 Important Questions to Ask when Holiday Stress Looms
Nearly twenty years ago, I journaled about a holiday moment in my life that was filled with more stress than love. On this particular occasion, I was worn-down by trying to do too much decorating, shopping, cleaning, cooking and entertaining. At that time, my husband wasnāt as involved in helping me with those kinds of…
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Why Refueling with Family and Friends Brings Sanity {And Synchroblog}
Recently, my sweet blogging friend, Linda Stoll, invited me and a few other lovely lady bloggers to join her in a synchroblogāanswering the question, āWhat Saved My Life This Summer.ā My mind immediately went to how often I feel emotionally spent by the time May or June rolls around. Iāve been blogging since February of…
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Stage Two of Confronting a Spouse And Linkup!
In marriage, a lot of couples are able to work through at least a minor to moderate-level conflict without the help of a third or fourth party. š Ā In fact, thereās even advice from Scripture that says outside parties should steer clear of a conflict that is not their own! #dogbite āInterfering in someone elseās…
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First Step to Confront with Grace – And Linkup
Last week I introduced the idea that āgraceā is not only shown when we overlook an offense, or even when we hold our tongue and patiently pray for God to convict the other party, but it’s also shown when we confront our offender. But how can that be considered āgraceāāto confront someone? Doesnāt that sound…
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Discussing Sticky Issues with Your Mate Without Getting Stuck
If youāre like me, youāve often let your mouth fly wide open to reveal the manipulative and prideful intentions behind an effort “to discuss” a sticky issue. Ugh! You’re thinking that your words will bring clarity and understanding for your mate (cue the sound of angels singing from heaven). But all you really offered your…
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Being a Bossy-Pants Wife And WW Linkup
I find it amazing how every good gift that God gives can be taken and ruinedāwhen given time and wrong motivesāby us as humans.Ā After all, a careful and wise use of control is what every good leader needs to wield! [Tweet “The trouble comes when you have two leaders fighting for control! #toomanychiefs”] Now…
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De-stressing My Life
Iām entering a really busy season in my life and thatās saying a lot because Iām always busy! So during the month of April I may be less āpresentā here than I typically am or would like. But I want you to know that I always read your comments and try to get to the…
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