Wow #5 Grab a Cup of Identity
My husband, Bill, loves his coffee. But along with Bill’s love of coffee, he also has a habit that could be very annoying, that is his aversion to get the coffee mugs into the dishwasher. I find coffee cups every…
Rubber Band Decision-Making Skill
In my newest book, Simple Skills for Every Woman: Success in Keeping Everything Together, we walk readers through a series of simple decision-making skills. However, when several options present themselves and they all look great, we need some new tools…
PLANT Yourself in the Word, WATER Your Growth with Prayer
The Spirit’s ability to lead and in uence our lives is fed by our intact of the Truth of God’s Word. It is like a seed that gets put in the ground. Its in uence starts out small, but under…
Learners and Leaders Who Love God
When our son, Brock, was a baby, Bill was a youth pastor and one day I was praying for our son and I prayed, “Lord, it seems that some kids at 18 soar and succeed. And others stumble and fall…
Pam’s Favorite Tools for Moms of Teens (31 Ways to Pray for Your Child)
31 Ways to Pray for our Youth Pray for a Spirit of REVERENCE Pray for a Spirit of HUMILITY Pray for a Spirit of PURITY Pray for a Spirit of PURPOSE Pray for a Spirit of SIMPLICITY Pray for…
Kid-Sized Valentines Ideas
To extend love to the children of your world,here are a few ideas: Younger than 10 Heart shaped pancakes or sandwiches Hide the hearts (This is played much like an Easter egg hunt but with candy heart—or a healthier option would…
Your Family Compass!
We saw a refrigerator magnet that read, “Marriage is when a man and woman become as one; the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.” It is easy in marriage to drift different directions, instead, we encourage couples…
Yummy!
A wife who is highly attractive, pleasing, especially delicious, ambrosial, tasty, appetizing, delectable, flavorful, luscious, mouthwatering, savory, scrumptious, and succulent. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. My grandmother said it—and yours likely did too. Nothing says “I adore you”…
What’s Ok With God?
In this over sexed and under loved world, people are looking for the real deal, the secret to lasting love with a vibrant sex life. Because of this pursuit for a purer passion, the most asked question we get when it comes…
Vows (from Festival of Marriage)
Men: (Respond with, “I do.”) Do you promise before God and these witnesses to courageously treasure your wife as your companion and best friend? Do you promise to treat her with love as one called by God into your life,…