7 Ways to Move From Panic to Peace
Many in my world, from friends to audience members, have shared a struggle with what they deem as “panic attacks”. I have sent an email, personalized to each so often in the past year, that I thought I would post…
Coffee + Conversation = Connection
As we enter the new year, many have reflected on the road ahead. Perhaps you have a few hopes and dreams, maybe you set a few goals and resolutions. And some of those desires might be ones of longing for…
Keep Hope Alive!
In today’s world, it is very easy to get depressed, discouraged and down-trodden. Frightening headlines blast the worst possible scenarios into our homes. The stress of daily responsibilities and providing for our families weighs heavy on our hearts. If that…
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…
Red Hot Romance! 90 Days to a Sizzling Marriage
Crosswalk asked us to create a 90 day, 13 week challenge to help move couples CLOSER. Using some of the practical wisdom found in our books Red Hot Monogamy; Red Hot Romance Tips for Women; 52 Ways to Wow…
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…
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…
Passing the Baton
Recently I got to team teach with my son, Brock, for Forest Home’s Mother/Son retreat. Brock is a football coach but he has helped plant a couple churches, and he is active as a coach in Fellowship of Christian…
No to Grey! God’s Love is Red Hot
Never Settle for Grey When God’s Love is Red Hot!
With all the stir over the upcoming release of the Shades of Grey movie , and the cultural impact of more than 100 million copies sold, I thought I would share why I WILL NEVER SETTLE FOR MR. GREY. I will NOT read the books NOR will I watch the movie—or any erotica or mommy porn like it. Simply put, I don’t like counterfeit love when God’s plan for love is REAL and it produces LASTING RED HOT RESULTS!
Saying Yes to God
I am so excited for you to hear from my friend, Sharon Jaynes. She is a "Brave New Woman" who, like me, likes to say "Yes!" to God because life just keeps getting better when you do! Enjoy Sharon's wisdom,…