Mid-Life Marriage Makeover
We were both standing with our teen kids at the “To Go” order desk waiting for our dinners to be ready so we could jump back into the fast lane of family life. Two moms, striking up a conversation to…
Marriage on the Rocks? Try Again!
Every year, the President gives a “State of The Union” address. As you assess the state of YOUR union and review your marital happiness level, you might sense something in your relationship needs a change. It might even feel as…
Find Your “Successnet”
Your Successnet for Love In our newest release, The First Five Years, we encourage all couples, especially newlyweds, to build a “successnet” of relationships. The Bible says, “In a multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 24:6 NKJV). Because this…
Marriage Ministry in Layers – The Parfait of Relationship Levels
As a child, my grandmother made a dessert that was seven layers of the most mouth-watering delicious ingredients you can imagine: chocolate pudding, vanilla, fruit, ice cream, nuts, mouse, whipped cream, and who knows what else! It looked amazing and…
How to Be From A to Z
Before writing Red Hot Romance Tips for Women, I began to listen, really listen and survey the men in our audiences. There seemed to be the same set of similar complaints no ma er where around the world we traveled.…
How Do You Spell L.O.V.E.?
With Valentine’s Day season upon us, you might wonder how to spell “LOVE.” In our book, The First Five Years, we explain how to create a memorable romantic encounter for your spouse or the person you are dating. Keep this…
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…
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…