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Am I Responsible if a Struggler feels Punished?

By Jen Hughes / January 30, 2024

In part one of this series, wives were cautioned not to withdraw their trust and cause their husbands to feel punished. Part two covered broken trust among healthy friends and…

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Am I Responsible if a Close Friend or Family Member feels Punished?

By Jen Hughes / January 23, 2024

In last week’s article, wives were challenged not to make husbands work to earn trust they already have positionally. A Christian husband feeling punished by his wife would be halted…

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Is a Wife Responsible if her Husband feels Punished?

By Jen Hughes / January 16, 2024

Husbands, mine included, have shared with me the predicament of sometimes feeling punished by their wives. Meanwhile, wives can’t understand why they’re being accused of causing the feeling. In this…

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When Getting Dressed is a Chore

By Jen Hughes / December 19, 2023

A finely dressed woman can make the rest of us feel like it was easy for her to get that look! But, behind the scenes, putting forth one’s best can…

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Who Knew I was Angry?

By Jen Hughes / December 12, 2023

Walking out of the used bookstore with a 1980’s self-help book, I was confident that Getting the Best of your Anger by Dr. Les Carter would be a trustworthy, Christian…

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Have I Caused Bone Rot?

By Jen Hughes / December 5, 2023

It was fun in last week’s note to picture myself as my husband’s fancy crown, but not nearly so pleasant this week to study the second half of the verse…

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No Head, No Crown

By Jen Hughes / November 28, 2023

Recently when reading Proverbs 12:4a, I just had to smile at God’s supreme design and care for women. “An excellent wife is the crown of her husband.” I began to…

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Sing, then Drink and Feast

By Jen Hughes / November 14, 2023

A favorite beverage or sweet treat can sound comforting when I’m feeling stressed, weary, or hurt, but these delicious blessings lose their rightful place when used to medicate or sedate…

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