So, apparently this is a hot topic. I know this because am a member of an expat wives group on Facebook. While sometimes I do find being a member of this page useful to my living overseas, I remain a member mostly because I find the free-flow discussion of #firstworldproblems (that I am too lower-class to … More What to Do When Your Husband Won’t Put His Clothes in the Basket
The following post is very special. It is a guest post written by my husband, Patrick, and is a reflection on the birth of our son, and how it made him feel. He was an incredible support during the birth and is an amazing father. If you haven’t read our birth story, you can do so here. … More When God Blessed Me With a Son
Sunday mornings can be stressful. In this season of motherhood, I dread the morning rush and all the potential mishaps and mayhem that can happen along the way (blow-outs, anyone?). Not only that, but there’s the training of my now-teachable-but-still-fidgety child during the worship hour to look forward to. Training up a child to love … More Dear Mum, God Cares About Your Hectic Sunday Mornings
We were laying and chatting casually on the bed, when my husband suddenly got up. “I’m going to have a shower.” “Ok! Well, if you’re going to have a shower, then could you please bring me my iPad? The baby will probably feed for another 20 minutes.” My husband rolled his eyes and laughed, “…Because … More The Day I Remembered to Be Still
[This article contains a frank conversation about intimacy in marriage. Please read this only if you are mature enough to handle such things – and if such things are likely to offend you, please refrain from reading. Thank you!] “Satan tries his best to make people have as much sex as possible before marriage, and … More Awakening Love: What to Do When You Just Don’t Want It
I’ve written before about how I am incredibly thankful my mother talked to me about sex before I got married. Unfortunately there are many girls who didn’t have as good an experience as I. These same girls often go into marriage carrying with them damaging misconceptions and/or expectations. I’ve had women confide in me such … More Talking Dirty // Why Christian Girls Struggle to Understand Sexuality (and How We Can Help)
Hannah Giselbach (previously Hannah Colley) is a beautiful young wife and mother who is an inspiration to many. This incredible woman regularly speaks at ladies’ days, keeps a blog, looks after her beautiful boy Ezra, and is a devoted wife to her husband Ben. She has also written a book, GIFTS (which is wonderful, by … More Hannah Giselbach: “Serve God with Your Whole Heart and Just Be You”
[This article contains a frank conversation about intimacy in marriage. Please read this only if you are mature enough to handle such things, and if such offend you, please refrain from reading. Thank you!] So you have been married for a few month/years and the newness of intimacy wears off. You want to try something new, … More Not Naughty, Just Nice: Spicing It Up Without the Smut {The Blushing Bride Series}
[This article contains a frank conversation about intimacy. Please read this only if you are mature enough to handle such things. If such offend you, please refrain from reading. Thank you!] The world is constantly portraying men in a certain light in regards to their sexuality – and truthfully it isn’t always fair. The danger … More 5 Lies the World Tells You About Men and Sex
How do some ladies become sweet, and helpful while others end up bitter and inactive? How can we grow in self-control, and how does self-control help us grow to maturity? In this video, I talk to the ladies at Jurong church of Christ, Singapore about the practical applications of the truths and principles contained in 1 … More [Video] Self Control and Maturity {1 Corinthians 7}
Her Life, His Way 