Liz Curtis Higgs on Becoming a Happy Wife
I had the honor of interviewing Liz for my upcoming book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife (February 2014). Listen and you’ll hear her advice on enjoying a happy marriage – even if you are a former bad girl!
Happy Veteran’s Day
We watched this video at church yesterday… What a moving tribute to help us all recognize what Veteran’s Day is all about. Thank you dear military warriors and families for fighting for freedom and protecting America from harm. We salute you...
Kiss Me Like You Mean It
Remember how you kissed your spouse when you were dating? Wowee, right? How about after 1, 5, 10, 15 years of marriage? How’s the kissing now? Well, I love what psychologist Dr. David Clarke writes in his book, Kiss Me Like You Mean It. And until November 12,...
Book Giveaway: Partly Cloudy with Scattered Worries
Yep, I’m a weather checker. I like to see what the day’s forecast is and dress accordingly. Yet, sometimes the weather is more about what is brewing in your heart than how hot it is outside. In her book, Partly Cloudy with Scatter Worries, Kathy Collard...
Win Free Tickets to Dare to Be Event
This Halloween week, Dare to Be is encouraging you to think about what “mask” you may wear when with others. When you submit a photo or video illustrating this mask, you will be eligible to win two free tickets to an event. Just post on Dare to Be on...
Snickers or Big Hunk?
Well, since it’s candy week, I figured a post about Snickers & Big Hunk would be in order. Not so much because they are delicious, but because of what they can teach us as wives. When you married your husband, wasn’t he the “Big Hunk” in...
Writer of the Year Award
I went back and forth today on whether or not I should post this. But then I figured, if it was not for you dear reader, I would not be an author. Because an author who continues to write books must have readers. So it’s with gratitude that I share some good...Pam Farrel on Becoming a Happy Wife
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Shutting Out Distractions
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...
Book Review: He Wins, She Wins by Dr. Willard Harley
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...
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta for Families
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...
It Doesn’t Have to Be a Bad Day
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...
Book Review: The Long Awakening by Lindsey O’Connor
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...
Help for Sibling Rivalry
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...
What I Learned from the Moms in Prayer Retreat
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...DREAM Marriage Key #5: Mutual Activities
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Book Review: Forgiving Others, Forgiving Me
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...
3 Steps to Get Back to School with Ease
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...
Moms Who Travel for Business
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...
To the Dear Women of the Rock Flock
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...
Hope is in the House
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...Dream Marriage Key #4: Attraction
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Best Jigsaw Puzzle Gift Ever
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...
When the Love Language is Touch
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,...Now Available
