Submission is typically thought of as being compliant or obedient to someone else. However, in this context, a different consideration of the word submission is revealed. If you break this word down into its two parts, you have SUB and MISSION. Sub: a prefix meaning under, underneath, or below; as in submarine or sublevel Mission: an important goal, duty, calling, … [Read more...]
4 Strategies to Help Husbands and Wives Submit to One Another
Submitting to one another is something you do for each other. It is something you do for the betterment and success of your marriage. It is something you do that will help to set a standard for generations to come. Your marriage will benefit, as will the future marriages of your children and their children after them. You have the opportunity to create legacy in your marriage; … [Read more...]
Here’s How My Life and My Marriage Changed When I Allowed God’s Plan to Take Over
By: Angelique Redus-McCoy Two years ago, my family and I moved from our hometown to a city that, quite truthfully, had never been on our radar. I left a job that I loved and where I felt loved. We left the home where we started our family, a home I could’ve lived in forever. We left our extended family, support systems, our church, our village. But to be clear, we did not … [Read more...]
3 Sure-Fire Ways to Make Your Wife Want to Submit to You
SUBMISSION… is one of those dirty words in the Bible that make women cringe…and distort their top lip. It triggers a guttural reaction. If you're a man, you'll want to pay attention. If you’re a woman, it’s likely, you’re reading this article to see how wrong I am (and thus, slay me in the comments section below). And I understand why the notion of a wife submitting to a … [Read more...]
To Join Your Husband’s Church or Not?
"For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." Matthew 19:5 One would interpret the scripture above as encouraging a man to leaving HIS lifestyle. However, on many occasions when a couple jumps the broom, the wife is expected to leave her church and join her husband at his place of worship. If you're a … [Read more...]
25 Ways to Tell Your Husband, “I Love You!”
I'm always researching ways to enhance and enjoy my marriage. To some, this may not be a big deal. But for busy moms like myself, there are times that we barely have enough time for ourselves, let alone a moment or two to be a fulfilling and intentional wife. Disclaimer: I make no claims to be a relationship expert. This is a list that was created to inspire you, not cause … [Read more...]
I’m Struggling to Become A More Submissive Wife
OK, my tongue is about to start bleeding. I'm biting down on it, trying not to say anything "flip", especially in front of the kids. You see, I'm practicing submission. Yes, I said "practicing" because I haven't always been generous in this aspect of my marriage. If you recall in one of my first BMWK posts, I shared with you some magical things that happened for me and how I … [Read more...]
Chronicles Of A Good Wife: 3 Ways I Learned My Role In My Marriage
By Franchesca Lane-Warren (www.bossygirl1980.com) When I got married 4 years ago I was so happy to become a wife. Me and my husband had dated for nine years and I was ready to be married. When he proposed I totally engrossed myself in everything to do with a wedding. I planned a beautiful wedding and honeymoon but after all of the hoopla was over I had a big shock. Not only … [Read more...]
When He Can’t Lead
By Tiya Cunningham-Sumter Over the years I have heard wives express concern for their husband's leadership skills. They will often admit they allow their better halves to take the lead and he just won't step up to take the wheel. Of course it causes certain frustrations and results in the wife pulling back her willingness to allow her husband to lead. I have found that … [Read more...]
BACK TO THE BASICS-For Women Only: “Submission” is Not a Curse Word!
by Harriet Hairston I made mention of Bruce Wilkinson's book, "Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs" a couple of weeks ago, and after perusing my notes, I came across another "WOW" factor within his book. Keeping in mind that his book is Christian based, he outlined the specific instructions laid out in the Bible for different groups of people to follow: Wives: Submit … [Read more...]