Overwhelmed in Marriage?
This past year has been one of the MOST CHALLENGING in our marriage: a home remodel to get home ready to sell, a home sale that took over a year and included being in escrow three times before the sale…
God, the Masterchessman
[tweetthis]Sometimes it is not about you, it is about the character God wants to build in you so He can tell His story through you. - Pam and Bill Farrel[/tweetthis] This past year has been the most intense, faith s.t.r.e.t.c.h.i.n.g.,…
7 Sensational Reasons to Travel Together
Couples who travel together enjoy more “Red Hot Monogamy” according to U.S. Travel Association. [tweetthis]“28 percent of those surveyed said their sex lives improved after traveling together” #redhotmonogamy www.themarriagecruise.com [/tweetthis]. And of those, 40 percent said their intimate lives are…
15 Characteristics of a Person of Grace
Today, I have a guest post from my friend, Kathy Howard. I know she is a person of grace because I have stayed at her home, spoken for her church, and when I have needed it most, she has lavished…
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},…
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…
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…