A friend loaned me a book that I’ve been soaking in for the past month. I’ve never read a book that so accurately described the emotional realities of motherhood as Katrina Kenison’s book, The Gift of An Ordinary Day. You won’t find this on the...
Welcome Focus on the Family Listeners! If this is the first time you’ve visited my blog, poke around a little bit, read some recent posts, and take a minute to introduce yourself. If you subscribe to my blog (just fill in your email over there on the...
Here are some beautiful words from God’s word for you and me today:“May God keep us centered and devoted to Him, following the life path He has cleared, watching the signposts, walking at the pace and rhythms He laid down…” ...
Mark and I are complete opposites in so many ways. He likes coffee and I like tea. He likes spicy food…mild for me. He’s a morning guy and I’m a night owl. He’s an extrovert and I’m an introvert.Today we’re going...
“To praise, affirm, and encourage each other is one of the finest skills we can teach our...
When Kolya first arrived 7 years ago he spoke no English. We adopted him at the age of 9. He started school one week later. And I started school, too. I started researching what an ESL–English As A Second Language–students (or what...
This week is a hard week for our family. My daughter, Erica, is saying goodbye to her husband of just a little less than a year. Kendall is deploying to Iraq for a year. He’s part of the clean up crew that is bringing a close to U.S. troops in...
The winners of the What Women Want Now Expo giveaway are:2 All Access VIP Passes go to Tristi! Girlfriend Pack of Four Tickets goes to email address Lbngb93! I’m sending an email to both of you with instructions on how to get get your tickets!...
For my Central Illinois blog world friends…today you have the chance to win one of two giveaways to the What Women Want Now Expo on Saturday, September 25 at the Coliseum in Bloomington!The first package consists of two VIP All Access passes to the entire...
When Mark and I teach our marriage seminars we talk about “McDonald’s Drive-Thru” listening. Today’s Marriage Monday is all about reflective listening.Mark says…When Jill and I were in our difficult season of marriage–between...
“Over-commitment kills relationships and steals...
Last week my father sent me a You Tube video that was incredibly powerful for me. I knew that I just had to share it with you, too.
Yesterday my daughter’s blog post was a powerful one. I asked her if I could share it with you today and she gave me permission to do so. May you be both encouraged and challenged by the thoughts she shares:Current Status: No MarginBy Anne McClaneOver the last...
Mark and I spent much of this past weekend cleaning out our attic. At one point Mark exclaimed…”Hey, where did you find my soldering iron?” I pointed to where I’d found it. He continued with, “I’ve looked and looked for that and I...
At the beginning of the summer, Mark and I announced a Marriage Getaway Giveaway. We encouraged couples to do at least a one night overnight together (either going away for one night or having the kids go somewhere for the night and staying home alone!)....
