The Waiting Wife

The Waiting Wife

June 3, 2021Posted inLiving Spiritually Single1 Comment
Waiting for my husband to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior was like traveling the wilderness among the Israelites. There was so much complaining, lack of faith, lack of trust, and disbelief along the way. There were many tears, and shame that only Jesus could restore. It took a while…
Marriage Playlist–Part 1

Marriage Playlist–Part 1

May 22, 2021Posted inLiving Spiritually Single
Marriage has its hard times. Even in a marriage where both the husband and wife are Christians, marriage can be hard. One of the things that speaks to my soul when I am walking through a hard day, week, month, or season of my marriage is music. My love for…
Hope

Hope

April 2, 2021Posted inSpiritual Formation
“Hope is a cognitive process, a way of thinking about ourselves and the world (Brene Brown).” Often the word hope is used casually in conversation: “I hope I get what I want for Christmas.” or “I hope she's okay.” There is nothing wrong with these phrases, but they leave us…
Eucalyptus and Peacock Feathers

Eucalyptus and Peacock Feathers

January 21, 2021Posted inUncategorized
Around my home I have a couple of vases with dried eucalyptus in them. I like dried eucalypus because it's simple. The leaves are a calm sage color. The aroma is fresh and earthy. In one of the vases, I added a few peacock feathers, bright with blue, green, and…
Monday Minute: The Gathering Place

Monday Minute: The Gathering Place

December 1, 2020Posted inUncategorized
One of the things I love doing is connecting people to resources that serve them where they are at. And that is what Monday Minutes are all about, here on The Mismatched Wife. This week's Monday Minute features a growing online community that has nested itself in a space on…
The Next Right Thing by Emily p. Freeman

The Next Right Thing by Emily p. Freeman

October 24, 2020Posted inBooks1 Comment
When we have a decision to make, what we want more than anything is peace, clarity, and a nudge in the right direction. If you have trouble making decisions because of either chronic hesitation or decision fatigue, Emily P. Freeman offers a fresh way of practicing familiar but often forgotten…