by Arlene | Sep 6, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
I am so happy to be a part of the Faithlife Women Conference starting today in Dallas. I will be presenting a workshop about health today and tomorrow. Speakers include Angela Thomas, Elyse Fitzpatrick, Liz Curtis Higgs, Carol Kent, Dr. Lois Evans, Gwen Smith,...
by Arlene | Sep 6, 2012 | Quotes, The Latest ...
by Arlene | Sep 4, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’ve celebrated Labor Day weekend with maybe hot dogs, some shopping, and sleeping in on Monday. Labor Day is an American holiday that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. Workers…hmm…that actually reminds me of husbands and...
by Arlene | Sep 3, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
One of the first movies I saw with James when we were just friends was Princess Bride. We watched the movie with 20 other graduate students at someone’s house. The movie is a classic love story between the beautiful Buttercup and her beloved Westley who she...
by Arlene | Aug 31, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
To have a DREAM marriage, you’ve got to have some fun…that’s the “M” in “DREAM” – Mutual Activities But instead of enjoying activities together, sometimes you are stuck in a rut. Routine. Monotony. Boredom. What do you...
by Arlene | Aug 30, 2012 | Quotes, The Latest ...
by Arlene | Aug 28, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Tim_Hawkins_on_the_Comedy_of_Marriage.mp3 Do yourself a favor and make sure you know this man – Tim Hawkins. Tim is my family’s favorite comedian. Whether he’s talking...
by Arlene | Aug 27, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
This month, we have been talking about having that DREAM marriage and going through the five keys in my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband. This week, we finish up with the M in DREAM which is Mutual Activities. Your husband needs you to have fun with him! (And you...
by Arlene | Aug 24, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
The A in DREAM stands for Attraction. And although my book is titled 31 Days to a Happy Husband, we as wives know this saying is true too: Happy wife, happy life! When a wife is happy or unhappy, everyone in the household knows. James says if he had to boil down my...
by Arlene | Aug 22, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’re on the A in DREAM which is Attraction…Your husband needs to be attracted to you. Why is this important? When James and I were dating, he would spray cologne (Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren) on his love notes to me. I would spray perfume (Pleasures by...
by Arlene | Aug 21, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Cliff_and_Joyce_Penner_on_Being_Sexually_Free_Part_2.mp3 When James and I were married 13 years ago, we received the book The Gift of Sex by Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner. That was –...
by Arlene | Aug 20, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’re going from one hot topic (the E in DREAM which is Eros) to another hot topic (the A in DREAM which is Attraction). Your husband needs to be attracted to you. I love the lyrics of Shania Twain’s song You’re Still the One: You’re still...
by Arlene | Aug 18, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’re talking about one of the most important keys to your husband’s heart: the E in DREAM which is Eros. Your husband needs a fulfilling sex life (and so do you as we learned in the last post). In my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband, I write about...
by Arlene | Aug 16, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Out of the five keys in my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband, the E in DREAM which is Eros is probably your husband’s favorite. I asked sex therapists and authors Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner if I could interview them for the book. Their classic book The Gift of...
by Arlene | Aug 14, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Okay, we’re at the center of the word DREAM as we consider the five keys in my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband. The “E” is that hot, flaming eros. Your husband needs a fulfilling sex life. When I was writing the book, I did some research with the...
by Arlene | Aug 10, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Part of having a DREAM marriage is the “R” in DREAM which is Respect. A man needs to be respected in his own home. I mentioned actor Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, Soul Surfer) in my last post. He talked with me about the Hollywood portrayal of the average...
by Arlene | Aug 8, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
I use the acroustic DREAM in the book 31 Days to a Happy Husband. This week we’re on R for Respect. Part of showing respect to your man is listening to what he says and following his lead (submission). I got a lesson in showing my husband some respect from an...
by Arlene | Aug 7, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Cliff_and_Joyce_Penner_on_Being_Sexually_Free.mp3 When was the last time you heard a candid conversation about sex from a Christian perspective? Many times, we skip talking about sex because...
by Arlene | Aug 6, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
We’re taking the word DREAM from 31 Days to a Happy Husband…last week we talked about the “D” which is Domestic Tranquility. This week, we address the “R” which is RESPECT. Since we’re talking letters, let’s go to that...
by Arlene | Aug 3, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Part of living a DREAM marriage with your husband is providing him with Domestic Tranquility which is the D in DREAM. That can be especially challenging when one of you is unemployed, underemployed or overemployed. Since many families are dealing with unemployment...
by Arlene | Aug 1, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Ready – set – go to your bookstore and look for 31 Days to a Happy Husband! It’s officially out today! We’ve been talking about the D in DREAM – Domestic Tranquility: You husband needs a peaceful haven. Radio talk show host Dennis Prager...
by Arlene | Jul 30, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
31 Days to a Happy Husband comes out this Wednesday…so I will be blogging for the next 31 days about the five keys that will bring out the happy in your husband. The five keys spell the word D-R-E-A-M. When you stood and pledged yourself in marriage to the man...
by Arlene | Jul 26, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What a great party at Cityview Church last night to celebrate the launch of 31 Days to a Happy Husband! Here I am with the happy husband himself! Thanks to the women of the church, MOPS moms, and friends – old and new – for coming. It’s very...
by Arlene | Jul 24, 2012 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast, or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/John_Fuller_and_a_Focus_on_His_Family.mp3 In San Diego where I live, FamilyLife Today and Focus on the Family air back to back on the radio between noon and 1 pm each weekday. On the last...
