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Testimonials
We praise God for
the work He is doing in people's lives through our ministry.
To God alone be glory.
Dear Martha,
I was first introduced to the book, "The
Excellent Wife" in 1996 while on furlough from our mission
work in Kenya. My husband had found the book and purchased it
for me to teach to the ladies of our church. Since that time
I have used it in teaching the Maasai women also. On many occasions,
it is just two or three other women and me in attendance. But
while sitting in a mud hut, we cherish the clear teaching that
you give in your books. Thank you for being biblical. Keep on!
For God's glory.
Tari R.
Missionary to the Maasai
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Mrs. Peace,
I've just finished reading your book The
Excellent Wife. All I can say is "POWERFUL!"
As I read certain portions of the book,
I felt like I was in a boxing match. You hit on so many areas
in my life that were lacking. It seemed like you had been watching
me and decided to write a book to tell me what I needed to do
to get it together. Thank you for your hard but balanced teachings.
Your "labor of love" has greatly changed my way of
looking at my responsibilities as a wife and mother.
I've purchased additional copies of your
book and given them to friends. Your work has eternal divine
purpose in the lives of all that are blessed to read it.
Thank you,
Simone T.
Dear Martha,
I attended a conference you spoke at last
year. As a Bible teacher to a group of 60 young moms, I am always
looking for good material to recommend and teach.
This year, 2001-2002 I have been teaching from "The Excellent
Wife" book. We just finished the 11th chapter before
Christmas and will finish the book by May 7th. The young women
read the chapter the week before, and then I teach it when we
meet on Tuesday mornings. The feedback has been beyond what I
ever expected! They say it's the most life changing and wonderful
yet VERY convicting book they have ever tackled.
And for me, .... I have told the gals that I'm learning right
with them and share how God is so gracious yet firm when showing
me the hidden sin in my life when it comes to my wonderful husband
and how I treat him. One specific situation was when I was teaching
the importance of making your husband your #1 priority. I
was at my computer typing "make your husband # 1 before
all else" when my darling husband came into my office and
said... "I'm going to Sam's Club, anything specific you
want? Better yet, why don't you come along?" To
which I replied, or should I say 'snapped,'..."Don't talk
to me right now.... I'm in the middle of a profound thought!"
Steve graciously said sorry and left for Sam's Club. It
wasn't until 20 minutes later as I was reviewing what I had typed
that I was sinning the very thing I was writing that we should
not sin - making hubby #2 instead of #1. Yes, my lesson
was more important than my husband at that moment. When
he returned, I immediately told him what I had done and asked
him to forgive me. The ladies at the study laughed as I told
this story to them, but they also saw that no matter how many
years we are in our marriages we still need to daily - moment
by moment - be examining our priorities and dealing with sin
in our lives. PTL for 1 John 1:9!
Now Martha,... I didn't mean to go on and
on like that but just wanted to give you a glimpse of the effects
of God's Word applied. We have one gal who in September was about
to file for divorce who is now reconciled and as she says, it's
because of what she has learned. Many others have told me that
it has revolutionized their marriages.
Standing on His Promises
Patty D.
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Dear Mrs. Peace,
I thank God for you and how HE has totally
worked through you and your book, to change my life and the lives
of many others. I come from a family with a strong belief
in God. However, the women in my family have had to be
strong, independent, and leaders in order to pick up the slack
for the men in my family; men who have similarly grown up in
households where the woman has always had to be strong and do
what needed to be done, or else it would not get accomplished.
I was and am a great deal like you were, as you described
in your first chapter. If God can change you, I know that
HE can for me as well, and I believe that He has and continues
to do so. Mrs. Peace, you have truly shown me with your
book and supporting Scriptures that being submissive and following
God's design for a marriage are also characteristics of a strong
wife. It takes strength to be submissive, hold your tongue,
show love daily, be selfless, patient, and totally govern one's
self according to God's plan for marriage. I have shared
your book with members of my church and family. We have
gone all over the city looking for additional copies. Family
members and friends are bribing each other for copies! Your
book has revolutionized our thinking and forever splintered our
feminists views that the world has forced upon us, which has
contributed to our moral decline. We are forever grateful
and eternally changed. Your book is so reader friendly
and exhaustive with regard to the role of the wife according
to God's design. You leave no question unanswered . We
love you, we pray for you, and we thank you! God bless
you and your family!!!
In HIS steps,
Jackie S.
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Dear Martha,
I have just finished reading a copy of your book, "The Excellent
Wife". It is a very good book, and I learned a lot
from it after reading through it twice and find the book very
useful and worth keeping as a reference book for myself and for
counseling. The reason for my writing to you is that I
wish to purchase my own copy of the book. The one I read
belongs to a friend of mine, and it is very much in demand. There
is already a long waiting list of women waiting to read the book.
I have tried to source for my own copy within the country,
but I have failed. Please send me details where I can obtain
at least one copy for myself and some four copies for my friends.
In addition I noted that you have also published other books.
I would also be interested to know where I can obtain copies
of your other books.
Kayula S.
Zambia
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Dear Martha,
I just finished your book, The Excellent Wife. I thoroughly
enjoyed it.
I began reading it about 15 months ago but due to a bout with
cancer was not able to finish it until now. I now know
that it was the Lord allowing me to read it when the information
would be the most relevant to me. My husband and I hit
a major bump in the road, and your book helped to confirm what
I felt was the right way to handle things. God used our
problems to show me that my priorities were not in the proper
order and that He is a jealous God. It is very refreshing
to read solid biblical guidance for becoming all that God desires
for us as wives. I was taught some of these things by my
mother but she stops short when it comes to complete submission.
There is such joy when we are able to give as unto the
Lord without the expectation of having all of our needs met by
our husbands. I have never felt such freedom to give and
give to my husband as well as my children. Your book helped
me as much, if not more, than my counselor. I have told
my mother about this book and hope to send it to her after a
friend reads it.
I thank God for this book and your insight.
Sincerely,
Sherri S.
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Dear Mrs. Peace:
I am sure you get many emails and letters
from women who are appreciative of your book, so I will make
mine brief. I do want to "weigh in", however,
with a hearty "Thank you!" I am using the book
in a study at my church (which, by the way, has a waiting list).
The Lord is using your wisdom and instruction to convict
me,
change me, and grow me in unbelievable ways. I have been
in a good marriage for six years; it is now bordering on downright
great! The friendships and fellowship I am experiencing
in my study are a welcome side benefit. I appreciate that
your book points me always to the Word. I also appreciate
the focus on my standing as an independent believer, and my responsibility
to my Lord. I have just been so blessed by your work, and
I thank you for it.
Julie N.
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Dear Martha,
I know you must get many responses about your book. Yet,
I still felt I should write and thank you.
Your book was given to me by a couple at our church--rather by
the wife. The Excellent Wife came into my hands during
a very difficult time in my marriage. God had convicted
me that many of the problems--my husband and I are now working
to fix biblically--were caused by my behavior. The book
has been a genuine blessing. It has been my refuge. Looking
up verses has given me a great deal of comfort, and reading practical
and sensible truths and trying to apply them to my life has given
me a goal. I can see that a great deal of time and effort
went into the book, and I just wanted to thank you for being
obedient to God in writing the book.
Tina L.
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