Want a Blessed Life?
Often I hear, “I want God to bless my life”, and the key to God putting his hand of goodness and favor over your life is found in Psalms 5:12: “For it is You who blesses the righteous [woman/man},…
Navigating Transition: What to Do in the Waiting
We are in another transition. Our home is on the market, we are downsizing, and moving our ministry headquarters nearer Bill's aging parents. His parents need someone in the family closer, much more often, and we know it is our…
7 Simple Traits of a Great Man
This is my husband, Bill’s, birthday week. We have celebrated 36 happy years together—and the happy part is largely due to the great guy I married. Since Bill is the creator of the 7 Simple Skills series…
Fit for FUN! Working Out to WIN at Love!
In my book to help wives fan the flame on love, Red Hot Romance Tips for Women: I share that [tweetthis]STONG is the new THIN! And being FIT can add FUN (and sizzle) to your love life! (Red Hot Romance…
Imperfect Christmas
Ever feel like Christmas is broken? IMPERFECT? Me too. Like this year. Usually my Christmas speaking engagement wraps up around my mid- December wedding anniversary and I quickly shift into a whirlwind of decorating, carol singing, an upbeat social schedule,…
Our Love Story: Anniversary Ever After
In celebration of our 36th wedding anniversary, here is a creative attempt at telling our love story using our book titles: Once upon a time there were two kids that wondered, “What are THE BEST DECISIONS A MAN CAN…
Legacy of Love
In September our newest granddaughter, the first born of our middle son and his wife, entered this world. We are a “far-flung family” because we encouraged our sons to follow God’s clear call—wherever it might lead. So while we were…
Be a Hero! Parents On Guard!
We live in San Diego, so going to the beach is a common activity. As prudent parents, and now grandparents, we always select beaches with a lifeguard on duty. From their viewpoint in the tower, they have a vantage…
Daily Habits for SUCCESS
While there are 7 chapters worth of 7 Simple Skills in our Simple Skills™ series, I thought I would simply look at our “every day” schedule and see what SIMPLE choices have helped us create a life that brings that…
SIMPLE SKILLS for SUCCESS: Becoming Productive
Often, in this high tech, fast paced, purpose-drive, results oriented world, there will be times you will need to be able to produce so you, your business, your family or your church can achieve a certain goal.
People have often asked me, “How did you write 40 books, serve your church, keep a happy
marriage, and raise sons who have also become healthy leaders with happy marriages and families too?” So in 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman book, I share my 7 Simple Steps for creating time to PRODUCE so you can –with God’s help—reach some of those desired goals. You will be more productive and achieve more if you can accomplish these