Top Qualities of a Successful Wife

Tension fills the room each time Mary and her husband Andy come around. Mary’s non-stop disdain of her husband makes everyone uncomfortable. Inwardly, all around silently cringe with embarrassment and sadness for him.  Even when away from his wife he isn’t protected. Mary’s mouth drips cutting remarks which harm her husband as well as his reputation to anyone who will listen. Who can find a capable wife? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not lack anything good. She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of …

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OUT OF CONTROL AND LOVING IT – by Amy Carroll

Today, I’m excited to have a special guest with us who has just written a book you will definitely want to get! Her name is Amy Carroll, and she is also graciously offering to give away a copy of her new book for one blessed winner! All you have to do to enter to win is comment on today’s post. You have until Wednesday at 12pm to comment for a chance to win, and the winner will be announced in Saturday’s post. “It’s a good day when the water on the bathroom floor isn’t higher than the top of your sandals,” …

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5 Ways Wives Need to Pray for their Husbands

Do you pray for your man? I mean really pray for him? Strategically? Intentionally? Specifically? I often tell women that much of my “wifehood” has been spent on my knees for my man. He’s a man who is passionate about God and about reaching this generation for Christ. He sees the big picture and is fervent about seeing people discipled and the church not only loving each other, but also escaping the Christian bubble and not just faithfully attending church but also being the church beyond her four walls. I, admittedly, am one blessed woman and I love my man …

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Proverbs 31:25 The Power of the Holy Spirit

    Did you know that the power of the Holy Spirit is with you? She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. (Proverbs 31:25 NIV) Moms, you are powerful!  You are literally wearing the robes of strength and honor that the power of the Holy Spirit provides. I think we sometimes forget the amazing gift of power that He gives us. Because we are saved, we are Saints in the eyes of God and His power is a gift to us through His living Word and our salvation. We are wearing His mighty robes that allow …

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I Am The Manager of Stuff

Well …at least the roll is within reach. I suppose if a box of tissue had been nearby the toilet paper may not have even made it to the counter. Fellow Mamas, have you noticed…we are the end of the line when it comes to household management ? We get the stuff. Organize the stuff. Toss the stuff. Locate the stuff. And donate the stuff. Why is it that I know where my daughter’s earrings, my son’s shoes, and husband’s wallet are? Click To Tweet Why is it that I know where my daughter’s earrings, my son’s shoes, and husband’s …

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What is a Mom Worth?

If you’re a stay-at-home mom, what would you be paid, in today’s market, if you could actually be compensated for your services? Salary.com surveyed 6,000 moms for their 2013 (latest results) questionnaire. They wanted to find out the top ten most time-consuming jobs a mother performs. Applying their salary data to each household chore, they factored in the number of hours spent on each chore, and then estimated the possible annual salary. After calculating, they came up with the figures in these two infographics (used with permission): If you’d like to see how they calculate it, you can check it …

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