We all journey into marriage with our hearts brimming over with hopes and dreams. But all the aspirations in the world don't stop life from jumping in and trying to spoil the joy of being married. A lot can happen between the "I do" at the altar and the years that follow. We can end up married to someone yet emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically disengaged.
". . . and let the wife see that she respects and reverences her husband [that she notices him, regards him, honors him, prefers him, venerates, and esteems him; and that she defers to him, praises him, and loves and admires him exceedingly]" (Ephesians 5:33 AMP).
What makes the Christmas movie "It's a Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Stewart one of America's all-time favorites?
In today's society, everything is being maximized, especially womanhood. Yet I still sense that there are a lot of women who are unfulfilled. They are infulfilled in their life. They are unfulfilled in their ministry, in their home or in their role as a wife or mother. You wives need to realize the amazing things that God wants to do for them, if they will just let Him.
After twenty-seven years of marriage, I've discovered some of the secret passageways between women's words and men's ears. The following four communication techniques have helped my husband and I understand each other--demystifying some of our differences. 
Life as a ministry wife is a whirlwind trip best taken strapped in tight. A stormy tour through my husband's first church solidified the need for me to remain seated until the ride came to a full and complete stop. I tried to follow the rules on these waves of ministry. I quickly learned what I was made of. Once upon a time I sported a charming pair of rose-colored glasses. They were enchanting, magically turning all ministry prospects into a wonderful opportunity. Cautionary warnings from veteran pastors didn't curb my enthusiasm. Ministry life would be rosy and good.|
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