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A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage
One secret to marital bliss is for a wife to love her husband the way God designed for her to love him--even with his shortcomings. God hasn't called a woman to change her husband, but to focus on her calling as a wife. And the rewards for doing so are rich! Elizabeth provides valuable and practical insights on 12 key areas of a marriage, including... What it means to be a...more
ebook, 224 pages
Published
January 1st 2006
by Harvest House Publishers
(first published January 1st 2004)
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In these more specific books, Jim and Elizabeth George dig deeper into what being a Biblical husband and wife really mean and looks like. I enjoy their honest yet considerate and respectful approach to the wide variety of issues in marriage as they pertain to each the role. They are gentle yet firm and stas true to the Word of God.
I personally liked how these books were basic yet broad at the same time. They were also deep yet easy to understand and apply as well. They push spiritual g...more
In these more specific books, Jim and Elizabeth George dig deeper into what being a Biblical husband and wife really mean and looks like. I enjoy their honest yet considerate and respectful approach to the wide variety of issues in marriage as they pertain to each the role. They are gentle yet firm and stas true to the Word of God.
I personally liked how these books were basic yet broad at the same time. They were also deep yet easy to understand and apply as well. They push spiritual g...more
Overall, this book is a great overview of the Biblical principles of living out your faith as a wife. And though the ideas presented in this book are helpful, they do not seem specific to marriage. In fact, I think anyone could read it, wife or not, and be able to benefit from it. If you're looking for a book that actually delves specifically into marriage and its Biblical tie to your life, I would suggest Sacred Marriage.
Also, there was something that bothered me about this book. I felt like t...more
Also, there was something that bothered me about this book. I felt like t...more
Feb 12, 2013
Arielle
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As always I greatly enjoy the writings of Elizabeth George! She has a simple and very relatable way of writing that convicts, and motivates. I love the layout of her books, the chapters are broken up just right and it is an easy book to read. I was given this book for Christmas as a newlywed and found a lot of good insight and advice for a new wife. Some of the chapters didn't pertain to my specific situation (or won't until later on in life, like having kids...) but that didn't bother me. Overa...more
I really enjoyed this book and it's practical applications for every day living. I took one star off my rating because as is typical with books about being a Christian Wife I found the chapter on intimacy to be very stereotypical. I struggle with books that present Christian women as being shamed by intimacy and in need of overcoming their feelings of shame and disinterest in this area. I find it in many many books but not one Christian woman I know actually feels this way regarding intimacy.
Good read with practical suggestions for life. However it does set very high expectations and Elizabeth's home circumstances are very different from many people's and so to try to put into place everything she says is scriptural could leave you feeling somewhat of a failure. We have to remember to serve God in our own situation.
Overall, good book. It went into a little more detail about what it means to be a Godly wife. What my responsibilities should be and how I should support my husband. I did find a couple of her principles a little old fashioned or unrealistic in today's society, but in general I was very challenged by her words.
A good reminder of what we, as wives, should be doing for our husbands and our families. But it could be read in an afternoon and the study guide that accompanies it is like filling out a worksheet. I read this for a Bible study and I think our leaders could have done better.
This really helped me as a new wife to know what was expected of me! Full of practical tips and helpful insights especially how to talk to your husband! Can dip into time and again.
I read this book before I was married, but I found it extremely useful! I need to read it again, now that I AM married! All married Christian women should read this book.
All books by Elizabeth George are excellent. Buy the book and you will learn and grow. She is not preachy but you learn something in every chapter.
LOVED this one too! Sometimes it feel really hard to put into practice though, but I still loved this one!
It was a good book, but a little shallow. I would recommend it to a new believer.
While this book did reiterate some of what was presented in A Woman after God's Own Heart, it expounded on it as well. I found that Elizabeth George's straight forward approach was refreshing. She helped clarify exactly what a Godly Wife's heart should look like and how was should work to not only achieve that mindset, but to maintain` it as well.
This will help u set ur priorities in ur married life. it's like a cookbook that provides a perfect recipe & prepares all the needed ingredients of what may not be a perfect family yet peaceful, full of love and understanding.When love is present inside ur home..it will extend to people around u before u even know it. To leave bad habits behind and for the betterment of yourself..everything must commence in your home. One can never be good outside if u have neglected ur own family.
I am very thankful that this book was recommended to me. It definitely taught me a lot!
What an amazing book! It so focused on God and His will for marriage. And how we must first change and have a relationship with God no matter where our spouse is at in their walk. We as women must do it God's way no matter what else is going on.
We read this jointly only a husband after God's own heart. Chapters were the same subjects and we got to follow up with each other and share the things we learned.
The whole book simple reiterated what was covered in one chapter in A Woman After God's Own Heart. I didn't really get anything out of this book. Read her other book instead!
I've been reading this book for like 4 years.
So I'm going to try to finish it now. Very good topics.
So I'm going to try to finish it now. Very good topics.
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Elizabeth George (born 1944) is a Christian writer, teacher, and popular public speaker. Her books, which focus on Christian living and personal Bible study, have sold more than 4.3 million copies. The author of over 21 books, she is influential in the world of Christian wom...more
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Elizabeth George (born 1944) is a Christian writer, teacher, and popular public speaker. Her books, which focus on Christian living and personal Bible study, have sold more than 4.3 million copies. The author of over 21 books, she is influential in the world of Christian wom...more
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