Capturing the “Green Flash” in Marriage
We have had the lovely good fortune to have answered God’s call to serve him in Southern California, for most of our marriage living very near the ocean and now living on a boat on the ocean. If you have…
5 G.I.F.T.S to Bless You and Your Shepherd
Everyone loves a well-chosen gift! We have spent our entire married life in ministry. We know what things keep a Shepherd, a Pastor, a Missionary, a Speaker/Author or non- profit leader and his/her spouse encouraged and motivated. You and your…
The Basics: Keep the End in Mind 1 Peter 1:3-5
https://youtu.be/m4jn499Z_Hw Over the past few weeks we have repeatedly heard, “practice the basics.” Wash your handsCover your mouth when you cough or sneezeStay home if you are sickDon’t touch your faceClean all surfacesPractice social distancing These basic habits were, of…
We are all Fixer-Uppers – Colossians 1:21-29
https://youtu.be/O-xgHUo77Ws Why? This may be the most often asked question in our world. As a young parent, I was amazed at the relentless way my sons could ask the why question: Why do we wake up in the morning?Why is…
Scavenger Hunt #20: Imagine Love
This interview is a part of a wonderful blog hop scavenger hunt through Christian Authors Network. Follow the hunt from site to site collecting the words or phrases needed to complete the winning sentence—AND meet some amazing authors all along…
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…
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
Summer Sizzle: Fan the Flame on Your Marriage
Do you want something MORE for your MARRIAGE? Do you long for a sex life that sizzles with your husband? Do you long to see "that look" in your man's eyes? Do you want a strong stable marriage that…
Do You Have a Word for Your Year?
Each year since I was 19, I have selected a “Word for the Year”, a “verse for the year” and later I added a motto for each year (something you might put on a coffee mug, billboard, T- shirt…
Sex Before Marriage: The Landmine of Love
According to a study on sexual activity by Relevant, a Christian magazine, as many as 80 percent of unmarried evangelical young adults have had sex. This is a startling statistic in light of two very clear commands from the Bible:…