Baggage

It's hard to have conversations that carry a lot of baggage, but they must be had if you're ever going to empty the suitcases. “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First … Continue reading Baggage →

Poem: To Address or Let It Go

It's bothering me, Something said or done, Don't know whether to address, Or let it go. What if it hinders our relationship, Causes more issues, Closes off communication, Unnecessary hurt feelings? It could be an opportunity to grow, In a difficult circumstance, If we jointly work together, And learn to love deeper. With prayer I … Continue reading Poem: To Address or Let It Go →

Graceful Woman, You Inspire Me

I've observed her tangled heart for years, Living a downtroddened life, She wasn't expecting. Her husband commanding and demanding from her, No love in the way she desires, Nor the security needed. His impulses and anger getting the best of him, Her cleaning up the messes, Hoping things will change. Him provoking her to her … Continue reading Graceful Woman, You Inspire Me →

Neglected Household

Sparks of thought I can't contain, So many other things to do, But inspiration draws me in, So that I neglect you. She looks well to the ways of her household.... Proverbs‬ ‭31:27‬a Prayer: Forgive me, Father, when I neglect the well-being of my household for less important ventures. Amen.

Do You Bark Back?

When someone "barks" at you, do you "bark" back? Let's be proactive and not reactive in our responses by remembering: A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭15:1‬ Prayer: When someone speaks harsh words to me, I commit to Your ways, my righteous God, by answering back with … Continue reading Do You Bark Back? →

I Will Do

You have to turn "it's so hard" into "I WILL DO" whatever it takes to work through this, otherwise you will always be held down by adversity. Now get on your knees and pray, patiently trusting that GOD WILL PROVIDE the way if you seek it by His will. Prayer: My God, I will do … Continue reading I Will Do →

Extreme Humility to Restore Marriage

This is not about being a doormat, but about choosing to fight with good the evil that has entered your marriage.

Confession of a Neglectful Wife

My fellow wives, let us not be deceived in thinking that we can continually neglect our husbands and be pleasing to God.