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...
by Arlene | Jun 24, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I am thrilled, honored, floored, and humbled to announce that I will be writing my next book with Dr. Gary Chapman. Dr. Chapman is the author of the bestselling The 5 Love Languages series (more than 8 million copies sold – yes, you read that right!). We will...
by Arlene | Jun 21, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I’m not pregnant… We’re not adopting… We’re not moving… But I do have some exciting, red-letter-day news that I will share with you next week. Especially if you are a parent, you are going to benefit from my announcement! Talk to...
by Arlene | Jun 16, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Here are some of the Father’s Day gifts James received yesterday. Boxes made with love. A touching book all about dad. These gifts were made by the best kids in the world for the best dad in the world (yes, I’m biased!). James is a great father for many...
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by Arlene | Jun 13, 2013 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: [iframe src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2354395/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”] Help Wanted: Looking for a good...
by Arlene | Jun 10, 2013 | The Latest ...
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2354395/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/theme/legacy” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”]You cannot underestimate the...
by Arlene | Jun 10, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
The kids are home for summer…now what do you do with them? You don’t want to over-program, but you don’t want hours and hours of idle time either. Here are a few summer activities for kids that have worked for us in the past that we will try again:...
by Arlene | Jun 6, 2013 | Books I Like, Parenting, The Latest ...
Are you looking for quality easy-to-use Bible resources for toddlers and preschoolers? There are many choices on the market which is a good thing. I have a few favorites in case you are looking for a summer gift for your child or grandchild. These toddler and...
by Arlene | Jun 3, 2013 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
Let me begin by saying that I love author and speaker Kathi Lipp! Her newest book Praying God’s Word for Your Life will encourage you and provide a prayer guide that’s doable and powerful. Powerful because the book shows you how to pray God’s Word...
by Arlene | May 28, 2013 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
I have a friend who just asked me today about some self publishing tips. How do you self publish a book? As I was thinking about what resources to email her, I realized that many of you may also have a “book inside” and you’re wondering how to let...
by Arlene | May 22, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
This past weekend, I attended one of the most beautiful celebrations of love that I have ever been to. My friends Sam and Maria Keckler, who are featured in my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband, celebrated 25 years of marriage in a very grand and God glorifying...
by Arlene | May 13, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Each year my kids grow older (3, 6 and 8), the Mother’s Day celebrations keep getting better and better it seems. I can’t think of anything to top the essay my oldest Ethan wrote about “Why My Mother Deserves the Prize for Mother of the Year.”...
by Arlene | May 9, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This morning, my son Ethan asked James with great sincerity, “Do you like being a dad?” James belted out, “I LOVE BEING A DAD!” I love that brief interaction that means so much. When we as parents love what we do, we pass that positive...
by Arlene | May 1, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
Stressed out this week? Feeling like you need a break, a maid, a chaffeur, or a twin to get all your stuff done? Dealing with stress is a reality for most of us. Take a deep breath. Forget stress for a moment and check out this drawing by my second cousin who is a...
by Arlene | Apr 25, 2013 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: [iframe src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2298403/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”] When your husband walks...
by Arlene | Apr 22, 2013 | Books I Like, Giveaways, Marriage, The Latest ...
April 21-27 is National Infertility Awareness Week. I am familiar with infertility because we had trouble conceiving our first child. I never thought I would have trouble getting pregnant, but there we were attending a fertility workshop a little more than 10 years...
by Arlene | Apr 15, 2013 | Quotes, The Latest ...
James has a book on the shelf by the inspirational speaker Charlie “Tremendous” Jones. Charlie went to heaven in 2008 after a tremendous life of service! I picked up his book Humor is Tremendous today and was so encouraged by reading through and laughing...
