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Thank you Kimberly Jones
….The words that God gave her to give to me began to change my entire life. She told me, “Always talk to God about the man, before you ever talk to the man about God.” This exerpt from Kim’s story is wise indeed. Today please take your spouse to the throne of God. Thank God
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My Englishman by Guest Writer; Kimberly Jones
I am pleased to introduce a new guest writer here at Spiritually Unequal Marriage, Kimberly Jones. Kim is forty years old, happily married for eight years. Kim and her husband have two adopted boys, ages 11 and 7. She works part-time for Christ Lutheran Church in Hagerstown, MD. Her interests are her family, writing, reading,
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What of Husbands?
1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. Just as the wives were to accept authority, so the husbands, in
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Leave Fear Behind
Peter called upon Christian wives to do what is good and to never let fears alarm them. A Christian woman’s faith in God would help her not to be afraid. In this context, it could refer to their not fearing the physical harm that might come to them from their husbands, not fearing the result
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I Know This King
Hark the herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mildGod and sinners reconciled"Joyful, all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skiesWith the angelic host proclaim:"Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!" —by Charles Wesley Today we reflect on the birth of a King.
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Without Words
1 Peter 3:1-2 (New International Version) Wives and Husbands Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. In an
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Submission Suggestions
I want to thank you, the readers, for the suggestions and words of wisdom regarding our 1 Peter 3 study on submission. The following books were suggested by you the readers for further study: ? Me? Obey Him?: The Obedient Wife and God’s Way of Happiness and Blessing in the Home by Elizabeth rice Handford;
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1 Peter 3: Priceless Nuggets
1 Peter 3 can be a difficult passage to accept because of the specific teaching regarding marriage. Over the next few days, let us delight in God’s word and allow Him to lead us into a thought provoking and truthful study of 1 Peter 3. This scripture holds profound hope for us living in a
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For an Audience of One
Spiritually Unequal Marriage exists to help and encourage those of us who find him or herself in an unequally yoked marriage. Over the years, I have I grown in my love relationship with Christ and with my unbeliever. This is only possible through the intervening and supernatural hand of Jesus Christ. Still, I can experience
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Raising Kids Christian – The Prodigal
Jesus told this story: Luke 15 The Story of the Lost Son 11-12 Then he said, “There was once a man who had two sons. The younger said to his father, ‘Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ 12-16 “So the father divided the property between them. It wasn’t long before the younger
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Raising Kids Christian – Part VII – The Battle for our Kids
Never forget that we are in a battle. Our enemy will begin to deceive our innocent children, even at a young, much too young age. Eternal consequences are at stake and you are the first line of defense. Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
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Raising Kids Christian – Part VI – Encourage Your Kids
Lord, I hold up every parent reading this series of articles, Raising Kids Christian. I ask You, Father, to send a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit into their life. Empower them by Your spirit to stay the course, to keep the faith and to love, love, love. Lord, I pray that you would give
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In Spite of Me – Conclusion
Just as James predicted, my desire gave birth to sin, and in months I was caught up in an emotional affair. What started as fantasy led to longer talks, phone calls, a walk on the beach. I knew I couldn’t be unfaithful to my husband. Didn’t want a divorce. But my heart had turned completely
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In Spite of Me
In Spite of Me By, a thankful and repentant wife Note: I’ve chosen to write this story anonymously and change the names. Though I have my husband’s permission to share this in the hopes that it will touch someone’s heart, we don’t want to risk hurting anyone involved. We pray that God will bless your
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Complaining or Asking by Amy Forbes
Throughout the years my husband was distant from the Lord, we had conflict after conflict. I seemed to be growing in my faith whereas he had not only walked away from God, but was indifferent to Christianity. Each time I was dissatisfied with something he had or hadn’t done I would complain and nag until
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Troublewith.com
At Spiritually Unequal Marriage, we take a hard and honest look at marriage issues in light of our society and the Word of God. Some of the topics covered here are applicable to all marriages and many are specific to unequally yoked couples. When we are honest about our struggles and failures, we can experience
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This Monday, October 9th , is the launch of a new weblog created to enrich our devotional time with Christ. Laced with Grace will offer a daily devotional post Monday through Friday and one on the weekend. Iris, author at Sting My Heart, has followed the prompting of God to create this beautiful place for
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The Christian Blogosphere
The Christian blogging community is an amazing place. I have been delighted to read the vast and varying blogs dedicated to serving Jesus. Our community of men and women has a passion to share their hope in Christ with a lost world. Christian bloggers propel me, as a believer, to grow in my relationship with
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Going It Alone – Christ who strengthens me
It is through Christ who strengthens us that we can attend church alone and thrive in our experience. I attend church alone. I abandoned my self-consciousness years ago. I can walk into the auditorium and sit in the front row. Okay, the second to the front row. I purposely look for another woman seated alone.
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Going It Alone – Grief in the Sanctuary
One other area of the “church alone” experience that could just cripple me was grief. I would arrive at church, sit down then I would notice all of the couples seated around me. Observing a husband with his arm around his wife during the service could be excruciatingly painful. I think I would mourn for
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Going It Alone – Before and After
The battle is already raging around me. Conflicting thoughts invade my conscious mind flashing swiftly. Do I go to church today? I could stay home. Will I have to fight with my kids to get them to church with me? Will my husband get out of bed? I know I am going to be angry,