by Arlene | Dec 31, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
There’s one thing you must do before 2013. It’s very easy yet extremely important. You can do it right in the comfort of your own home. Or even when you’re driving or talking to your children. It’s to REMEMBER what God has done for you in...
by Arlene | Dec 27, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
When was the last time you wrote down goals? Maybe you’ve gotten discouraged in the past with goal setting – you barely have time to read your emails, let alone accomplish new goals. Yet I have found that setting goals every year has been a great way to help me focus...
by Arlene | Dec 24, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
The prophet Isaiah foretold the birth of Christ in Isaiah 7:14: Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. God always keeps His promises! May God give you peace and hope this...
by Arlene | Dec 21, 2012 | The Latest ...
One of the sweet events this December was attending our church’s Christmas play. I sat next to Ethan and Noelle. During the play, Noelle would whisper, “Who is that?” if she didn’t recognize someone. To her delight, she knew exactly who was...
by Arlene | Dec 18, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Listening to FamilyLife Today on the radio a few weeks back, I was instantly drawn to one of their Christmas resources for kids: What God Wants for Christmas. I ordered it the same day! What God Wants for Christmas is an interactive nativity for kids. There are 7...
by Arlene | Dec 17, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I’m thinking of how to celebrate Christmas in a meaningful way with toddlers. My Lucy is 3 and I want her to have a special time of not only the gifts of Christmas, but for her to catch the meaning of Christmas too. I think back about when my older kids Noelle...
by Arlene | Dec 13, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
When I go through the toy store or a Wal-Mart with my three year old, I know exactly what she will say. “Oh,” she’ll squeal. “Put THAT on my Christmas list!” Christmas gifts for toddlers are not only fun for kids to receive, they are often fun for moms to buy...
by Arlene | Dec 12, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Patrick_Brown_on_the_Best_Home_Improvement.mp3 Have you ever felt like you could use an expert to observe your home and give you a free marriage makeover?Your wait is over because today you...
by Arlene | Dec 10, 2012 | The Latest ...
[iframe src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2153442/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”]Need a marriage makeover? Arlene is joined by Patrick Brown, the host...
by Arlene | Dec 10, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Christmas cookies are everywhere! Stop by the grocery store and you can’t avoid the special baking displays lined with brown sugar and cake mixes. Christmas means “start baking!” The old Pillsbury advertisement said it well, “Nothing says loving like something from...
by Arlene | Dec 3, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
My daughter Noelle turned 6 this week. We wanted to do something different so we learned how to throw a fancy tea party for girls. I’m a simple, non-craft kind of mom, but I do believe that little things can go a long way when thoughtfully done! For the tea...
by Arlene | Nov 30, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Zig Ziglar set the gold standard for motivational speakers. He taught millions not only to be better in sales, but to be better in life. An authentic Christian who shared his faith naturally and frequently, Zig Ziglar is a hero in our family. Zig died on Wednesday...
by Arlene | Nov 29, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Okay, on my last post I promised five ways to maintain your weight during this tricky, delicious, calorie-laden Christmas season. Believe me, I will be using these tips myself to keep Christmas weight gain at bay! 1. Do not go shopping when you are hungry. You know...
by Arlene | Nov 26, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
If you are like me, every Christmas season you gain weight. One can only eat so many cookies, dinners with all the trimmings, pies, and chocolates without consequence. So here we are…about to enter December. I don’t know about you, but my pants are still...
by Arlene | Nov 20, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Crafty, I am not. But we all know that kids love making crafts, so I have googled Thanksgiving crafts for kids and come up with what I will do on Thanksgiving Day. Ta-da! A garland of leaves! All you need is construction paper, black marker, yarn and clothespins. ...
by Arlene | Nov 19, 2012 | Books I Like, Giveaways, The Latest ...
Calling all women who like to be in control! (Okay, that is a call for most women!) I’m giving away two copies of a book you will love…Let. It. Go. by Karen Ehman. I love author and speaker Karen Ehman. I wrote about her weight loss story about weighing...
by Arlene | Nov 14, 2012 | Health, Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
A mom with no words? A wife who can’t talk? Yep, that’s been me for the past four days. I have laryngitis and a cold. It’s been a dream come true for James. A wife who doesn’t talk his ear off! I’ve learned a few things in these past...
by Arlene | Nov 12, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
When I was 16 years old, I dreamt of being a public speaker. I know, a mortifying thought for many teenagers, but I loved talking into a microphone! Not singing, but talking. Fast forward a few decades and I am amazed at God’s faithfulness to my teenage...
by Arlene | Nov 9, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Tshaka_Armstrong_on_Stepping_Up.mp3 Women are famous for talking, but what about men? Sure men communicate differently than females, but this week’s podcast guest understands the...
by Arlene | Nov 7, 2012 | The Latest ...
James and I were stunned yesterday. We really thought Romney/Ryan had a very good chance to win. My former pastor Todd Hudnall who is now pastoring Radiant Church in Colorado wrote some very good things on his blog today: Throughout the Scripture the Lord gives...
by Arlene | Nov 7, 2012 | The Latest ...
[iframe src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2120264/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”] Most couples who get separated end in divorce. But that was not the...
by Arlene | Nov 5, 2012 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
Would you consider yourself organized? I would give myself about a 7 on a scale from 1 to 10. I know where my kids’ homework is and I can find my to-do list. But if you ask me for something from a few years ago, I would have to say, “Hmm…I know I...
by Arlene | Nov 2, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
Have you ever been in a room of people who just get you? Well, that was the sentiment of the women attending the first ever Defined By God conference designed specifically for pastors wives. Being a new pastors wife, I was especially blessed to be among seasoned...
by Arlene | Oct 31, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Yesterday, I brought Lucy to visit my grandmother who is in her 90s, living in an assisted care home. First Lucy dressed up like a princess to see her great-grandmother. Then she decided that costume was too itchy so she changed into her pink ballerina outfit. ...
