by Joyce Zook | Jun 7, 2025 | Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage, Marriage
Taken from Joyce’s next book project, He’s Not Listening. Many of us make quick assumptions, and they are often way off target. It’s important to tell our husbands what help we want around the house, give them gift ideas, and share our favorite restaurants. Then, we...
by Taniel Evans | Apr 30, 2025 | Featured, Love Your Marriage, Marriage
I don’t like the word submission. After enduring five years of an abusive marriage in which I tried to fulfill all his demands, the word “submission” evokes negative memories and images of subservience. When I mention submission, women often roll their eyes or ask,...
by Joyce Zook | Mar 28, 2025 | Life, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage, Marriage
Insights from 1 Corinthians 13 Jealousy often signifies insecurity or a feeling of not having what we think we need or want. Jealousy can manifest subtly, such as boasting about what we have. People who constantly talk about themselves do not focus on other people....
by Joyce Zook | Mar 17, 2025 | Life, Love Your Marriage, Marriage
Women in my Bible study classes often shared a common experience: they expected to change their husbands’ habits after the honeymoon. But as they got to know their dream men better, they realized they weren’t as perfect as they believed. This realization became...
by Joyce Zook | Jan 27, 2025 | Love Your Marriage, Marriage
What does it mean not to be mean? One of the opposites of kindness is being mean. It’s easier than I thought to act mean, even without thinking about it. I often find it challenging to recall instances when I was mean, especially since I don’t like thinking about when...
by Joyce Zook | Nov 18, 2024 | Life, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage
Have you ever reached the end of your day and just sat there recounting everything you didn’t get done? Then your whole evening is ruined. I had to learn to count my blessings instead of what I didn’t do or have. What is the difference between thankful, grateful, and...