“Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” (Prov. 31:28) You may have heard the term, “A Proverbs 31 Woman,” which is taken from the description of the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31. This passage certainly focuses on the character and the qualities of a godly woman, and...
One of the one-another commands found in the New Testament says, “Exhort one another daily” (Heb. 3:13). This applies to the entire body of Christ—but it MUST be applied in the home first. Your wife needs your encouragement. How to Encourage Your Wife Become her number one cheerleader! People thrive where there is praise. God...
Before marriage, opposites attract. After marriage, opposites irritate. One of the keys to establishing a tranquil atmosphere in your home is understanding your mate. “Husbands, dwell with them (wives) according to knowledge” (1 Pet. 3:7). To “dwell” or reside in peace requires a basic comprehension of your wife (according to knowledge). One man said, “All...
“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” (Col. 4:6) For the most part, spoken words will always say something, though there are occasionally times when spoken words really say nothing. The simple reality is that much more is said by how...
“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;” (Eph. 3:16) Prayer is certainly one of the most amazing privileges that a Christian can have! To think that we can go right into the presence of our Father in Heaven...
Do you remember how you “courted” your wife before you were married? Your sole aim was to please your bride-to-be. You were extravagant. You were spontaneous. You took the time, effort, and expense to woo and win your mate. Saying “I do” should not conclude the romance—it should be the commencement. Issac was dwelling in...