by Arlene | Sep 17, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Today on Family Life, I talk with radio hosts Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine about domestic tranquility. Lest you think I have a picture perfect HGTV life… Look at my daugher Lucy in this picture… “Whoa mom, this room is a MESS!!!” This was us in...
by Arlene | Sep 14, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
This week, I got to meet with a wonderful group of women who are beginning a small group study of 31 Days to a Happy Husband. In case you are thinking of doing this for a book club, let me provide you with some ideas for your group. For a five week study: Week 1 –...
by Arlene | Sep 13, 2012 | Quotes, The Latest ...
by Arlene | Sep 12, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
There are certainly differences when two people come together in marriage, aren’t there? My 2 year old Lucy exclaimed today, “The blanket is the wrong way!” She was referring to the comforter on my bed. It’s reversible and usually the pretty,...
by Arlene | Sep 10, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
Faithlife Women Conference in Dallas this past weekend was an excellent time to refresh, pause, and thank God for so many blessings. Here were a few highlights, not in any particular order: Blessing #1: A hotel room all by myself (no sibling rivalry or “mommy...
by Arlene | Sep 8, 2012 | Books I Like, Parenting, The Latest ...
Every parent needs a good dose of Dr. Kevin Leman! In his latest book What a Difference a Mom Makes, Dr. Leman talks about the indeliable imprint a mom leaves on her son’s life. Of course, I was thinking of my own son Ethan as I read it. I must admit I got a...
by Arlene | Sep 6, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
I am so happy to be a part of the Faithlife Women Conference starting today in Dallas. I will be presenting a workshop about health today and tomorrow. Speakers include Angela Thomas, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Liz Curtis Higgs, Carol Kent, Dr. Lois Evans, Gwen Smith,...
by Arlene | Sep 6, 2012 | Quotes, The Latest ...
by Arlene | Sep 4, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’ve celebrated Labor Day weekend with maybe hot dogs, some shopping, and sleeping in on Monday. Labor Day is an American holiday that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. Workers…hmm…that actually reminds me of husbands and...
by Arlene | Sep 3, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
One of the first movies I saw with James when we were just friends was Princess Bride. We watched the movie with 20 other graduate students at someone’s house. The movie is a classic love story between the beautiful Buttercup and her beloved Westley who she...
by Arlene | Aug 31, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
To have a DREAM marriage, you’ve got to have some fun…that’s the “M” in “DREAM” – Mutual Activities But instead of enjoying activities together, sometimes you are stuck in a rut. Routine. Monotony. Boredom. What do you...
by Arlene | Aug 30, 2012 | Quotes, The Latest ...
by Arlene | Aug 28, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Tim_Hawkins_on_the_Comedy_of_Marriage.mp3 Do yourself a favor and make sure you know this man – Tim Hawkins. Tim is my family’s favorite comedian. Whether he’s talking...
by Arlene | Aug 27, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
This month, we have been talking about having that DREAM marriage and going through the five keys in my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband. This week, we finish up with the M in DREAM which is Mutual Activities. Your husband needs you to have fun with him! (And you...
by Arlene | Aug 24, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
The A in DREAM stands for Attraction. And although my book is titled 31 Days to a Happy Husband, we as wives know this saying is true too: Happy wife, happy life! When a wife is happy or unhappy, everyone in the household knows. James says if he had to boil down my...
by Arlene | Aug 22, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’re on the A in DREAM which is Attraction…Your husband needs to be attracted to you. Why is this important? When James and I were dating, he would spray cologne (Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren) on his love notes to me. I would spray perfume (Pleasures by...
by Arlene | Aug 21, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Cliff_and_Joyce_Penner_on_Being_Sexually_Free_Part_2.mp3 When James and I were married 13 years ago, we received the book The Gift of Sex by Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner. That was –...
by Arlene | Aug 20, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’re going from one hot topic (the E in DREAM which is Eros) to another hot topic (the A in DREAM which is Attraction). Your husband needs to be attracted to you. I love the lyrics of Shania Twain’s song You’re Still the One: You’re still...
by Arlene | Aug 18, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’re talking about one of the most important keys to your husband’s heart: the E in DREAM which is Eros. Your husband needs a fulfilling sex life (and so do you as we learned in the last post). In my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband, I write about...
by Arlene | Aug 16, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Out of the five keys in my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband, the E in DREAM which is Eros is probably your husband’s favorite. I asked sex therapists and authors Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner if I could interview them for the book. Their classic book The Gift of...
by Arlene | Aug 14, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Okay, we’re at the center of the word DREAM as we consider the five keys in my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband. The “E” is that hot, flaming eros. Your husband needs a fulfilling sex life. When I was writing the book, I did some research with the...
by Arlene | Aug 10, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Part of having a DREAM marriage is the “R” in DREAM which is Respect. A man needs to be respected in his own home. I mentioned actor Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, Soul Surfer) in my last post. He talked with me about the Hollywood portrayal of the average...
by Arlene | Aug 8, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
I use the acroustic DREAM in the book 31 Days to a Happy Husband. This week we’re on R for Respect. Part of showing respect to your man is listening to what he says and following his lead (submission). I got a lesson in showing my husband some respect from an...
by Arlene | Aug 7, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Cliff_and_Joyce_Penner_on_Being_Sexually_Free.mp3 When was the last time you heard a candid conversation about sex from a Christian perspective? Many times, we skip talking about sex because...
