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The Beautiful Wife: Focused on Christ, Fulfilled in Marriage
by
Sandy Ralya
There was a time when author Sandy Ralya's marriage was in trouble. She needed help but she was afraid to ask for it. At the time, she didn't know that hundreds of other wives were struggling with the same issues she was. Though Sandy eventually sought guidance from godly mentors and Christian counselors, other women remain silent. Many churches lack ministries and resourc...more
Paperback, 237 pages
Published
March 1st 2012
by Kregel Publications
(first published February 1st 2012)
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“I believe this book will be life-changing for many, many women and their marriages.”–Shaunti Feldhahn, For Women Only (Jeff Feldhahn has a book, For Men Only)
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The Beautiful Wife, by Sandy Ralya, is based on Titus 2:2-5, “Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, … so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, … children, … being subject to their own husbands, so that the Word of God will not be dishonored.”
Sandy’s book is instrumental in teaching w...more
My Review:
The Beautiful Wife, by Sandy Ralya, is based on Titus 2:2-5, “Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, … so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, … children, … being subject to their own husbands, so that the Word of God will not be dishonored.”
Sandy’s book is instrumental in teaching w...more
Are you married, or looking forward to the day that you will be? Planning for your wedding is the easy part, becoming one with your husband, well, that is a life long process. Sandra Ralya has written a devotional that is relevant to any women whether she is engaged, newly married or has been married a long time. I know I found this book helpful, and I have been married nearly 18 years.
The Beautiful Wife contains 12 meaty chapters that use examples from Sandra Ralya’s own experiences and include...more
The Beautiful Wife contains 12 meaty chapters that use examples from Sandra Ralya’s own experiences and include...more
The Beautiful Wife discusses topics such as self-care, romance, communication, truth in love, the roles of wife and mother, and choosing God’s best. The author recommends following the chapters, encouraging a small group of women who will support each other, and holding one another accountable for implementing the suggestions in the book. There are also companion books for the mentor of the small group and a prayer journal for each individual. In the journal, Bible passages for contemplation are...more
A little personal background on me so you know where I am coming from. I am 9 months into my second marriage and I know more about marriage now then I did when I married my first husband in 1985. I was married the first time for 23 yrs, have 3 children from that marriage, he was in the Navy, he committed adultery of which I didn't know until my oldest daughter told me which led to our divorce. I spent time healing and learning about myself before I even considered dating let alone marriage.
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"The Beautiful Wife: Focused on Christ, Fulfilled in Marriage" by Sandy Ralya is a 222 page book written in an eloquent, simple yet honest, heart filled way to encourage wives seeking to grow and be strengthen in and through Christ.
Each chapter starts with a scripture and topic related quote and ends with a set of reflection questions that encourages the reader both for discussion and personal enrichment along with a set of first step questions that seem designed to help the reader get direction...more
Each chapter starts with a scripture and topic related quote and ends with a set of reflection questions that encourages the reader both for discussion and personal enrichment along with a set of first step questions that seem designed to help the reader get direction...more
The Beautiful Wife is an inspirational Christian guide for women, devoted to helping them define their role within their marriage, so that they can have a fulfilling and successful marriage. The author provides information and spiritual guidance on important marital topics such as: communication, money, romance, sex, prayer, self-care and living a genuine life. The 12-part study guide is filled with the author's own experiences, along with spiritual references and suggestions on how to have a be...more
The Beautiful Wife is a book for the gloriously messy woman who has serious and not-so-serious questions about her role as a wife. It's a book for the woman who longs to develop deep relationships with real women who don't gloss over the dirty realities of life. It's book for the woman who wants to experience more fulfillment, passion, and meaning in her marriage.
It can be a difficult thing to understand the role of a wife in this day and age. As a matter of fact, it's always been a hard role to...more
It can be a difficult thing to understand the role of a wife in this day and age. As a matter of fact, it's always been a hard role to...more
I received the Beautiful Wife book, mentor's guide, and prayer journal for review. I started with the mentor's guide and I have to say- I am impressed! As someone who has lead groups before, I have felt completely lost with HOW to go about becoming an effective group leader- the author has completely laid out a plan of exactly what to do and how to do it. I am blown away at the DETAIL the author has provided for the mentors. Both the mentor guide and prayer journal are thin, but they both pack a...more
I can not tell you how blessed I feel after reviewing this Bible Study. I love the way Sandy writes, as if she knows me and is speaking right to me. So much so I have several times wondered if she can some how read minds (or maybe my house is bugged)! Seriously though, I have not been able to join a Women's Bible Study for quite a few years now. But The Beautiful Wife Study has made me want to start up a Summer Bible Study at my house for my Homeschool Mama's!
I have to say I think Chapter 11:...more
I have to say I think Chapter 11:...more
I’ve spent time reading God’s Word and reflected upon it. I’ve prayed over situations where I knew I had to relinquish control. But, somehow, it wasn’t until I started working through this book that I became painfully aware that there were things I needed to change about me to become the wife God wants me to be for Mr. O.
This is not a book to give you some suggestions to bring a spark back to your marriage. I see it as more about addressing your actions and attitudes that affect your vocation as...more
This is not a book to give you some suggestions to bring a spark back to your marriage. I see it as more about addressing your actions and attitudes that affect your vocation as...more
This book may not apply to me yet, as I'm not married, but it gave me powerful insight for my future marriage and any relationship. I learned more about how my actions impact guys, and how simple actions or words can be taken as rejection. I know that I will never be the perfect wife, but with this book I hope to be a better one.
The prayer journal was a great asset. It simply helps the reader dig deeper into the week's reading, giving verses that apply to the topic and steps to try throughout th...more
The prayer journal was a great asset. It simply helps the reader dig deeper into the week's reading, giving verses that apply to the topic and steps to try throughout th...more
Sandy Ralya did a wonderful job of pointing out things that I, as a wife, had never thought of before in regards to my role as a wife. I'll be the first to admit that I get tired of hearing Christian authors and speakers tell us to submit to our husbands and while Sandy did touch on this she talked about it in a way that didn't leave me feeling like being submissive is being weak. There were several points in the book where I felt as though she was talking directly to me. Each chapter covers a d...more
Loved it! Great tips and reminders on how to be great wife! One my husband actually wants to come home to at the end of the day. A must read for any wife!
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When author and speaker Sandy Ralya's marriage was in trouble, she walked into church each Sunday morning desperate for help, but not daring to ask for it because everyone else's marriage seemed so perfect. Her life appeared beautiful on the outside, but on the inside it was a mess.
Over time, Sandy turned to God by reading the Bible and prayer and sought guidance from trusted friends, godly mento...more
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