Category Archives: Beautiful Marriage

An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. Proverbs 31:10-11

Love your husband! We are all striving to do it. But, it’s not always easy! I am passionate about Biblical roles. I want women to embrace every role for which we were designed. God is a loving Creator, who intricately designed each of us and our roles as wives to our specific husbands.

He knows our strengths and weaknesses. He has created a beautiful position for us! Being a wife takes a lot of work, but it is very sanctifying. Our role is deserving of much attention and evaluation. To best love your husband, it is wise to seek counsel, evaluate your heart, and learn from older women who have been married for many years. I long for wives to have a God-centered view of marriage, of their husbands, and of their own role as a wife. And to see the beautiful design the Lord has for marriage.

It is my desire to encourage other women to embrace the purpose of marriage, even as I continue to learn. Hopefully, you will find help here as you seek to display Christ in your marriage, as you relate to your husband, and as you learn to treasure God through all of life. May we gain and grow together in our vision for a beautiful marriage!

Discussing Expectations Before Marriage

I know of there are a few women who are engaged and even courting, so I wanted to share as an “older” woman (snort), something that has helped our marriage immeasurably.  Maybe it will help you who are married but … Continue reading

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Weekend Reading

I’ve been terribly inconsistent with posting good posts/articles from around the web each week–forgive me!  I hope you’ll glean something from these this weekend. The Amazing Grace of God – Watch until the end.  I promise you’ll at least be … Continue reading

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The Family, a Book Giveaway

Welcome to Domestic by Design! I’m so glad you’ve stopped by.  If this is your first time, please start here!  I’ve been offering giveaways all week.  In order to enter, check out Tuesday and Wednesdays posts as well. ———————————————————————————————————————- Ladies, … Continue reading

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P.M.S.

Image via Wikipedia I’m just trying to survive.  You know, without biting everyone’s heads off, eating any chocolate I can gets my hands on, and weeping over a cabinet that won’t cooperate with me.  You know what I’m talking about…right? 

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Weekend Reading & Blog Update!

Blood.  Sweat.  Tears.  Okay, maybe not blood, but sweat and tears have definitely gone into this blog.  I am working soooo hard to get things ready for the *official* launch date: Monday, October 4th.  Mark your calendars!  Sound the alarm!  … Continue reading

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My Dollywood Experience

My husband, love him, planned a day for us at Dollywood, “the friendliest place in the south” yesterday.  I’m an East Tennessean now and I needed to have the experience.  Now, I can say I’ve been there and done it.  … Continue reading

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Weekend Reading – 8/6/10

Tara and I are so excited to spend time today with some  friends we lived next to during out time in the army.  Blane is off today, too, so it’s just a happy day around here!  As usual, I have … Continue reading

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July at our home

I’m starting a new monthly tradition of giving you a little peek into our lives.  It is fun and beneficial to look back to be reminded of the Lord’s grace toward us and to share exciting happenings of our life … Continue reading

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The Mission of Motherhood: Chapter 2

Chapter two of The Mission of Motherhood, entitled “Beautiful by Design,” discusses what God has laid out in Scripture as the design not only for motherhood, but for family.  In the previous chapter she touched on the confusion that exists … Continue reading

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Weekend Reading – 7/23/10

We’re off to a couples shower for one of my husband’s cousins this weekend.  It will be a fun time of celebrating with them while enjoying each others company as we make the long  trek there (about two an a … Continue reading

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