The Generous Wife
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Digging Into the Word
Earlier this week I asked y’all to share about your Bible study time, what you study, tools you use, study helps, practical ideas, etc. Your comments were such an interesting read, I gathered and organized them here in one post for us all to enjoy the wealth.
WITH WHOM
by yourself in personal study time
with your husband (apart or together)
with others in a Facebook group, app, small fellowship group at church, ladies Bible study, homeschool Bible class
WHEN
mornings
bedtime
when the kids are quiet or busy
the best time of day for consistency
during coffee time :) (gotta love this gal)
WHAT
read through the Bible (in a year, chronologically)
Proverbs (a favorite for several)
Psalms
Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John
Ephesians
Gideon’s story
Joseph’s story
topical studies
(Someone mentioned The Wayfinding Bible which offers three different “routes” of Bible study, depending on how deep you want to go.)
HELPS
devotionals
workbooks/guides
commentaries (Matthew Henry)
Strongs concordance
(One gal mentioned finding great books at thrift stores, garage sales, and library book sales. I’m with her. Our local library has a big old warehouse where they store donated books they can’t use. They make them available to the public for a donation. I’ve found a number of great books for our church lending library and for personal use.)
MORE HELPS
a Bible reading chart to mark off progress
Bible journaling
Bible copy work in a journal
ONLINE HELPS (I have not checked these out thoroughly so keep your brain in gear and read/listen with discernment.)
YouVersion app
First5 app
My Catholic Life emails
Bible Recap 5 minute daily podcast
The Bible Project videos
podcasts by Dr. David Jeremiah
Y’all have given me much to think about. I’m probably going to go with a deeper study of a New Testament book, but I do need to look at various helps online and in hard copy.
Oh, and the winner of the giveaway is the 3rd commenter. Congratulations, Lisa Johnson! You’ve won a set of Bible highlighters (or the book of your choice from the Marriage Book Library). I’ll contact you shortly by email.
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 NIV
♥ #PrayerPrompt: Ask God to help you make time for His Word.
♥ howsyourlovelife: Bucket List This is so cool. I’m going to make one in my bullet journal.
♥ A Wife Like Me: Facing Resentment So You Can Experience Intimacy Deal with it brick by brick.
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Way Back Wednesday – Turn Off Your Marriage Autopilot
(Originally posted on August 28, 2016.)
I find the more I do something, the more likely I am to run on autopilot. I’ve done something so many times, I don’t need to think about it. I just do it naturally from habit.
While that is not a bad thing in and of itself, it can create problems.
I can drive without thinking much about it, but really I need to stay aware and drive carefully.
I can sit at the piano and rather thoughtlessly play a few tunes, but if I want to play well, I need to practice and pay attention to what I am doing.
The same applies to marriage. You can drift along doing what generally works and your marriage may do all right for a season or two. However, to have a healthy marriage you need to pay attention and actively pursue those things that keep your marriage strong.
Practically that means being present and engaged with your spouse, reading good marriage books, hanging out with marriage-friendly friends, or practicing marriage skills like communicating and being creative in the bedroom.
Turn off your marriage autopilot and build the marriage you dream of.
Life is not a journey you want to make on autopilot. Paula Rinehart
♥ #PrayerPrompt: Ask God to help you stay aware and intentional about growing your marriage.
♥ The Romantic Vineyard: What Are Your Top Two? Take the poll and help them out.
♥ Amy Simply: It’s Not Your Battle Are you facing something that is too big for you?
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Expand on the Idea
The other day, Paul made pizza. It’s become one of our favorite meals (he makes great cast iron skillet pizza).
When we eat it, we talk about various options – different toppings we could use, ways to change up the dough, a gluten-free option for the grandson, etc.
The idea is when you find something you enjoy, look for ways to enjoy it again but with variations.
Paul and I could try eating at various pizza places. We could invite friends over for pizza night (everyone brings their favorite toppings). I could buy him socks with a pizza motif (he has a collection of “creative” socks). We could go to the bookstore and look for a book on making pizza (giving us more ideas to discuss).
If you enjoy a thing, it bears exploring in various ways.
Indulge your imagination. Jane Austen
♥ #PrayerPrompt: Ask God to give you and your husband opportunities to explore what you love.
♥ The Generous Husband: Marriage Counseling Helps. Provided… Seek help as needed.
♥ Her View From Home: The Power Of A Grateful Marriage Develop this rewarding habit.
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Way Back Wednesday – Be Generous Today
(Originally posted on July 19, 2016.)
Generosity softens the heart and helps us see others more graciously.
Look for a few small ways to be generous to others today (points if one of those others is your husband).
(Of course, you can always do it again tomorrow. Nothing like putting in a little practice.)
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Winston Churchill
♥ #PrayerPrompt: Ask God to help you see opportunities to be generous to others.
♥ Becoming Minimalist: Essential Minimalist Living: The 3 Things You Really Need. Clear the clutter so you have time for the things that light you up and give you purpose.
♥ Calm.Healthy.Sexy.: The 4 Passion Principles – How to Find Your Passion as a Mom Just start. Take one small step in the direction you want to go.
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Lessons from the Jury Box – Do It Better
This is my last jury post. There were plenty more lessons, but I don’t want to drown y’all with them. :)
I saw a startling contrast in behavior between the defendant and both lawyers.
The defendant continually blamed others, for what they had done to her and as justification for what she had done. If others would just fix themselves her life would be so much better.
After the case was over, both lawyers came to the jurors and asked for feedback. They wanted to learn to do their jobs better. Not only did they ask, but they listened. I have no doubt that both lawyers will go on to do amazing things. They are learning and growing and they’re not afraid to look at what they’re doing poorly or what they could just do better.
Let’s emulate the lawyers.
Yes, others can do rude things that make our life difficult at times (and sometimes we need to address those problems). However, we have a great deal of control in terms of our own behavior and learning to do life (or marriage) better.
Need a place to start? Check out the Marriage Book Library or take a course.
If you know you can do better … then do better. Author Unknown
♥ #PrayerPrompt: Ask God to help you see growth and change as an incredible gift to your life and marriage.
♥ The Romantic Vineyard: Not This Time Change is necessary for growth. (I love the intimacy prompt and helpful tip.)
♥ Life Of Joy: Long Time Marriage Helpful keys to keeping your marriage strong.
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