headship

Christian Wives and Submission: Why? When? Where? How?

The subject of wifely submission in marriage is simple in some ways and complex in others. Two big reasons for the complexity are that every marriage relationship is multi-faceted and every marriage is different. Every husband and wife relate to each other in their unique ways. They bring their pasts into their relationship. Then they have their own ways of communicating and behaving as a couple. They build a history of interactions that are theirs and theirs alone.

But that does not mean that there are not some things about submission that could be said generally. And hopefully simply. […]

Obstacle to Submission: Perceived Intelligence Gap

In my post God-Fashioned Living I mentioned that there are obstacles that can interfere with submission. Some come from the world around us and some come from within us. Not every wife will experience the same obstacles, but I think it’s safe to say that we all face them. Even when our heart fully desires to follow the Lord’s will, we can still face challenges that hinder our submission. Thankfully with the Lord’s grace and help we can grow in those areas.

This week I’d like to take a look at one obstacle that some wives experience: A Perceived Intelligence Gap. […]