Author: Andrea Lee

In Parts One and Two in this series on the silent treatment, we acknowledged that it hurts deeply when a wife receives the cold shoulder from her husband. Especially if the silent treatment lasts for more than a few hours, she will need endurance and courage. It is so easy to grow weary and to lose heart! None of the steps I recommend in earlier posts guarantee a happy (or quick) outcome. However, there is comfort for her in knowing that she has obeyed the Lord and is walking according to His Word. When the hostility continues, she must fuel her faith. The last guiding principle takes us to Hebrews 12:3: “Consider him [Jesus] who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.” Continue Reading →

In Part One, we discussed what a husband’s silent treatment might be communicating and how important it is for the wife to start with God’s character when planning to respond. This post will look at two more guiding principles to help navigate this painful experience. Continue Reading →