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!

Weekend Reading (and a story)- 7/9/10

This is a special weekend for Blane and me.  We celebrate our 6th anniversary on Saturday!  We will actually be officially celebrating over Labor Day Weekend when we can get away sans kids.  This weekend, we get to enjoy another … Continue reading

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Interview with Paul Tripp, Part 2

You might want to sit down for today’s session of Paul Tripp’s interview.  Or put on some really tight socks.  Because today’s portion just might blow your socks off or rock your world.  I think he makes some very profound … Continue reading

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Weekend Reading

Here’s a few articles and blog posts that caught my attention this week that you might benefit from reading over the weekend in all of your *free time*…Happy weekend!  I hope it’s both productive and restful. Health & Nutrition Dairy … Continue reading

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What We Did Yesterday

Having Blane home during the day for a little while has been so nice in many ways.  We have had more opportunities to do things as a family, both fun and just for the sake of togetherness.  To make our … Continue reading

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Selfishness

One of my all-time favorite books is “Homemaking” by J.R. Miller.  In it, he addresses each member of the family and their particular role.  It is definitely a must-read!  There are many quotes worth taking out and posting around my … Continue reading

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Learning to Recognize the Source of Your Conflicts, Part 2

Yesterday we sought to identify the source of our conflict with others.  We identified that our own lusts entice us to sin (James 1:14-15).  In chapter four, James makes plain the fact that our desires that are the cause of … Continue reading

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Learning to Recognize the Source of Your Conflicts, Part 1

“What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you?  Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members?  You lust and do not have; so you commit murder.  And you are envious and cannot obtain; so … Continue reading

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Cultivate Your Marriage: Tell Him First!

“The heart of her husband trusts in her, he has no lack of gain.” Proverbs 31:12 When you experience progress made with your toddler that excites you, whom do you first share it with?  When you receive good news or … Continue reading

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How to Prioritize

How to Prioritize Your Days in a Way that Blesses Your Husband… For those of us with small children, it is easy to feel pressed in on every side.   Our many roles demand much of us.  How often have you … Continue reading

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