Why is it so easy to be critical? It comes so naturally most days. But I know it isn’t beneficial or appreciated. I also know it doesn’t help a bad situation get better. If a person is constantly told they are failing, they will likely live up to that. It’s hard to blossom under harsh…
Proverbs is packed with scripture regarding the tongue. In fact, every time I read it I feel myself sinking a little bit lower in my chair. Instead of flogging myself, I try to rest in the forgiveness I have in Jesus. I know my good behavior isn’t what pleases God. But it inspires me and…
Dear husbands, Do you feel spent? Are you reminded daily of all the things your wife wants from you? Do you sometimes want to give up because nothing you do is good enough? Maybe you struggle with anger and your temper gets the best of you. If so, then you aren’t alone. You might think you…
I recently found a journal entry from my seven-year-old self. It read, “I feel bad for my brother and I’m surprised!” That’s pretty much my personality in a nutshell. I’ve always been, well, empathetically challenged. Even as a wife, it’s something I struggle with. Especially when Kyle’s upset over small(er) things—like researching and picking out…
I know exactly where most of my husband’s wounds are—his most sensitive insecurities. I don’t know where all of them are rooted, and some of them don’t even make sense, but I know about them nonetheless. I remember when I really figured this out—the hard way, of course. Responses were flying back and forth, not…