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The Valley
Read more: The ValleyI originally prepared this post for Christian Women Online. Yesterday however, God decided I needed to write on a different subject. He woke me up at 12:30 a.m. and I wrote. That short story will post tonight later at Jehovah Java. I hope you have a chance to read it. Today I am going to…
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Marriage Monday
Read more: Marriage MondayI want to thank Christine over at Fruit In Season for the 30-day Marriage challenge. I learned a great deal about myself, my marriage and about our God’s purpose for marriage. I found I needed focus on prayer for my husband. I also discovered I am able to triumph in other areas when I ask…
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The Lord’s Day!
Read more: The Lord’s Day!It is the Lord’s Day. Let us rejoice in it! Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. What a week! I bet you already know this but our God is brilliant! The stunning beauty of the wilderness attests to His power, majesty, and intellect.…
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Marriage Monday
Read more: Marriage MondayMy goals for last week, June 25 through July 1, 2007: Pray for my husband’s career daily Speak well of him in all circumstances Recognize and appreciate him as my Hero Once again I am thrilled to participate in this month long challenge. Each week I uncover interesting aspects of this challenge and the goals…
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Praying Scripture for your Spouse
Read more: Praying Scripture for your SpouseWe have all done it. We each have prayed and prayed and prayed thinking this is THE TIME that God will move in my spouse’s life. This time my spouse will change. We have prayed, certain God would answer us this time. Yeah, blah, blah, blah, I have heard all about the woman who prayed…
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God Answers Prayer!!!!!!
Read more: God Answers Prayer!!!!!!Sometimes we can be discouraged in our marriage journey. We think nothing will ever change. I want to encourage you with a true-life story. This week I received the following email. This story is truly amazing because the wife in the story actually recognized something profound. She agreed to allow me to share this story.…
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Pity-Party? You have Permission!
Read more: Pity-Party? You have Permission!A few days ago I had the chance to visit with Rebecca Saville, who is a contributor here at Spiritually Unequal Marriage. Rebecca has a Masters in Social Work and has been a counselor for 12 years. She is a deeply committed Christian and a mother of three. She has been married to a Navy…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayThankful Thursday at Spiritually Unequal Marriage is an opportunity to give thanks to the King for our spouses. Today, I give thanks because God is relentless in His pursuit of men, specifically my husband. It was over a year ago that my husband asked our neighbor to meet him for lunch. My husband wanted to…
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Hope for the Hopeless
Read more: Hope for the Hopeless“There’s no such thing as a dead end in His kingdom.” Comming up: A few thoughts/posts about how different men and women really are….. How boring it would be if we were the same. Also: It is possible to get him to talk? Be blessed, Lynn
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Marriage Monday
Read more: Marriage MondayChristine over Fruit in Season is having a 30-day Honor Your Husband Challenge. Choose a few small goals for yourself each week and make sure to post them. Write them on post-its and put them on your mirror, in your car and your purse, or anywhere else you’ll see them. Keep a journal for the…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayI was undone by Iris’ Thankful Thursday post at Sting My Heart. I was so moved that, I also want to give thanks to our King for the amazing friends I have made in our bloggity community. I began my blog one year ago. God, in His loving kindness, set me on a path to…
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Spiritual Battle for the Soul
Read more: Spiritual Battle for the SoulRecently my friends at 1Peter3Living were discussing the fact that our spouses would lash out at us verbally. Many of us have endured a personal attack on our beliefs or character or a number of things. I believe it is important to remember that our unsaved spouses are susceptible to the enemy attacks. Our spouses…
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Marriage Monday
Read more: Marriage MondayMarriage Monday examines traditional roles in marriage, scripture, and sharing of duties. Questions: What is your definition of a traditional marriage? Do you consider yours to be traditional or contemporary? What scriptures do you turn to (if any) when determining your role in your marriage? In the sharing of duties in your home (childcare, work,…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayThankful Thursday at Spiritually Unequal Marriage is an opportunity to give thanks to the King for our spouses. I’m very thankful for God’s word which is always there to remind and teach me how to thrive in a marriage. Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the…
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Pray Like Crazy
Read more: Pray Like CrazyEphesians 6:12 (New International Version)12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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Marriage Monday
Read more: Marriage MondayThis week, Marriage Monday, is discussing Vacations. I would like to bring a unique aspect to vacations based upon our unusual situation. I don’t mean spiritually mismatched, what I am referring to is my husband’s regular business travel. My husband travels for business every week. He will board a plane on Monday and will return…
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When Your Spouse Ridicules Your Faith
Read more: When Your Spouse Ridicules Your FaithI could actually feel physical pain, in my gut and heart. In the heat of an argument, my spouse would ridicule my faith and I would become emotionally broken. I am sure you have experience this through words such as these; Jesus is a myth. The Bible is full of inconsistencies. Jesus was only a…
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What Bible is your Spouse Reading?
Read more: What Bible is your Spouse Reading?Today, I want you to consider the concept of being perhaps the only Bible your husband will ever read. If that is the case, what is he reading? Does your life reflect scripture? Not always? Don’t lose heart. We are only human. We will fail. Often times I fail not only daily, but hourly. Ugh!…
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I am married, so why do I feel so alone? Part VII
Read more: I am married, so why do I feel so alone? Part VIIIf you want to change your marriage, you must move from apathy to commitment. Begin by practicing thankfulness. Make a list of your blessings. Specifically thank God for your spouse and the specific things you appreciate about him or her. Thanksgiving breaks down entitlement attitudes that breed discontentment. Self-talk such as I deserve a better…
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Marriage Monday
Read more: Marriage MondayWow! I love the Marriage Monday post at Fruit In Season. Christine addresses children and the changes they bring to a marriage relationship. One thing Christine points out is the importance of presenting a united front to children. This is sound advice, however, extremely difficult in a spiritually mismatched marriage. Often core values and beliefs…
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I am married, so why do I feel so alone? Part VI
Read more: I am married, so why do I feel so alone? Part VIThis next post may hurt a bit. Some people never grow up. And, by-the-way, that IS NOT A GOOD THING! If you are married to an immature person, it can be utterly wearisome. No matter what you do, you cannot make someone grow up but you certainly don’t need to enable them in their irresponsibility.…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayLast weekend, I spent time with family members I have not spent time with in a long while. We laughed and laughed and laughed. I didn’t realize until now that I am truly filled with laughter, delight, and Godly joy. Today I give thanks to the King for genuine, authentic joy. I am thankful for…
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I am married, so why do I feel so alone? Part V
Read more: I am married, so why do I feel so alone? Part VAfter twenty years of marriage, George and Cyndi (fictitious names), are living in the same house, sharing the same table but feel alone and stuck in a marriage desperate for affection. George has turned to pornography and Cyndi to food. Their desperate hunger has forced them to grab at anything that will feed their need…
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I am married, so why do I feel so alone? Part IV
Read more: I am married, so why do I feel so alone? Part IVIt’s time to take your pulse. All of God’s children are born with personality, traits, and abilities which are unique. However, attitudes and perceptions are what we develop in our childhood. Attitudes and perceptions we can change as an adult. Think about your family of origin and your family of today. Was your family: Supportive…