by Arlene | Oct 15, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
Ding. New text. 15 new emails. Look at that headline! Mommy! Honey, can you make me a sandwich? The day begins and the sounds, requests, and digital stimulus come pouring in all at once. No wonder we often start the day, well, grumpy. Here are a five things I have...
by Arlene | Oct 12, 2013 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
If you need advice to resolve conflict in your marriage, you’ll find some great tools in Dr. Willard Harley, Jr.’s new book, He Wins, She Wins: Learning the Art of Marital Negotiation. Instead of engaging in battles where one spouse wins and the other...
by Arlene | Oct 7, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Wow, we have returned from an incredibly memorable family vacation to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! If you’ve ever wanted a feast for the senses, you will want to put this annual international balloon fiesta on your bucket list. It was on my hubby’s...
by Arlene | Oct 7, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
It doesn’t have to be a bad day…even if it starts out on the wrong foot. Mornings can be rough when you have young kids to get to school. Although, I have a feeling that teens may be even harder to wake. It was one such morning. I was helping my kids...
by Arlene | Oct 2, 2013 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
If you are ready for a tear-jerker, page-turner, boy-am-I-glad-to-be-alive kind of read, you have found it! The Long Awakening by Lindsey O’Connor is the riveting story of a mom who had her fifth baby – everything seemed fine – and then the...
by Arlene | Sep 30, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
If you’re like me, you need help for sibling rivalry from time to time. My kids are 3, 6, and 9. For the most part, they get along. But of course, like all siblings they have their moments. As a mom, I want to help my kids learn to appreciate one another and...
by Arlene | Sep 23, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This weekend, I had the pleasure of going to a Moms in Prayer Retreat in Southern California. There is nothing like being in a room of charged up moms and grandmas who want to pray for their kids and their schools to be places where Christ is glorified! There are so...
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by Arlene | Sep 16, 2013 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: [iframe src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2472150/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”] What did you and your husband...
by Arlene | Sep 12, 2013 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
My friend, author and speaker Renee Fisher has written a new book about one of the most difficult subjects in life: forgiveness. I love the title: Forgiving Others, Forgiving Me. When we learn how to do both of those things, we find life works much better. I...
by Arlene | Sep 3, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Since my kids are in a year-round school, we’ve had some practice getting back to school this summer. I’ve thought of the top 3 steps to help your family get back to school with ease. For many families, Labor Day is the precursor for the beginning of the...
by Arlene | Aug 26, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I usually don’t have to travel for business, but this month, I was away to meet with Dr. Gary Chapman and the Moody Publishers team, and then to speak at the women’s retreat of the Rock Church. When I’m away from home, my kids have different...
by Arlene | Aug 19, 2013 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
First of all, thank you for showering me with encouragement and love this weekend. Thank you also for being open to share with me (and others) about your struggles and your joys. When I got home, my kids were actually still out at the library with James and some...
by Arlene | Aug 19, 2013 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
This weekend, I had the pleasure of speaking to the Rock Church (San Diego) for their women’s retreat. The theme was Hope is in the House. And boy, did we all need hope from our Heavenly Father! God has this amazing way of speaking to every single woman...
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by Arlene | Aug 12, 2013 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: [iframe src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2432632/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”] No one really signs up for a...
by Arlene | Aug 6, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
James and I spoke at a marriage retreat this past weekend up in the mountains. The retreat organizers had the best jigsaw puzzle gift ever. The theme of the retreat was “The Amazing Race.” Marriage is a marathon isn’t it? They had team games and...
by Arlene | Aug 1, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This is my youngest child Lucy. And her love language is definitely touch. Although from the photo, you might think it was gifts. (If you’re not familiar with the Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman, check it out here). She’s constantly giving hugs,...
by Arlene | Jul 24, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
A big part of the summer is officially over: Today was the first day of school. I know, some of you who start after Labor Day are thinking, “What in the world???” My kids officially began 2nd and 4th grade at their amazing elementary school that we love. ...
by Arlene | Jul 16, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
I love this story about how Jessie took a step of faith to start a book group. It wasn’t something she had done before. It was new territory. It would have been easy to say, “I don’t have the time” or “Facilitating groups isn’t my...
by Arlene | Jul 15, 2013 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: [iframe src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2396721/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”] On the Happy Home podcast,...
by Arlene | Jul 15, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Unveiling the cover of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife… Would you pick this book up? (I think I would, after all, she looks so...
by Arlene | Jul 14, 2013 | The Latest ...
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2396721/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”]How would you rate your...
by Arlene | Jul 10, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
You’ve decided to send your child to kids church camp and (eek!) it’s his or her first time away from home. How can you get your first timer ready to for a great camp experience? This week, our oldest child Ethan (8) is away at Kids Camp at Pinecrest. We...
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by Arlene | Jul 5, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Last week, I wrote about 3 Scriptures to pray over your children. So I thought it would be very fitting to follow up with 3 Scriptures you can pray over your husband. And – as a sidenote – you can pray these prayers even if you don’t have a husband...
by Arlene | Jun 28, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Since Ethan has been in 1st grade, I have been a part of a Moms in Prayer group. If you have a kid or grandkid in school, you must consider joining a Moms in Prayer group. It’s a wonderful, sure fire way of blessing your child and protecting them through their...
