Marriage Monday: Introvert or Extrovert

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...

Be Your Kid’s Advocate

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...

Will you join me?

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...

And the winners are…

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!...

Central Illinois Giveaway

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...

Marriage Monday: Reflective Listening

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...

Amazing Grace

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.

Guest Post: The Need For Margin

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...