by Arlene | Jun 15, 2012 | Books I Like
If you could use a little more joy in your life (and who doesn’t?), you will enjoy Kay Warren’s latest book Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn’t Enough. Kay divides the book into four parts: Part 1 Joy Is My Inheritance: Embracing the Permission to Be Joyful Part...
by Arlene | Jun 14, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
Fresh off my high of a fun interview on FamilyLife Today, I sat in seat 17D, awaiting takeoff. I opened my book by Og Mandino, A Better Way to Live. Here’s what I read: Be forever on guard against the terrible traps of false pride and conceit that can halt...
by Arlene | Jun 13, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What a blast I had at Family Life Today! Here I am with hosts Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine. These men are down to earth, full of wisdom, and very funny! If you’ve ever listened to Car Talk, these guys can go back and forth with each other like Click and...
by Arlene | Jun 12, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
I’m on my way to Little Rock AR to tape interviews with FamilyLife tomorrow. I sat next to a woman who was terrified of flying and I was able to talk with her and hopefully make her flight more pleasant. All was going very smoothly. Then it was time to...
by Arlene | Jun 10, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
I often listen to FamilyLife Today on the radio here in San Diego at 12:00 pm on KPRZ when I’m in the car. Lucy asks for “usic” which is her way of saying “music,” but I tell her, “Sorry, mommy wants to listen to FamilyLife...
by Arlene | Jun 6, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Here’s Lucy at a recent BBQ. She found a watering can and it became a quick favorite. Who needs toys when you have a watering can? Last night, I had trouble sleeping. I wasn’t particularly stressed or upset, but as I laid on my bed, my mind was spinning....
by Arlene | May 31, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Here’s Noelle on her first day of school in kindergarten. So much to learn. New kids to meet. A teacher to get to know. It honestly feels like yesterday that I dropped her off in that kinder classroom. And today, it’s already her last day of...
by Arlene | May 26, 2012 | Podcast
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Avoiding_Porn_and_Other_Pitfalls_with_Dr._David_Frisbie.mp3 I met Dr. David Frisbie and his wife Lisa at the San Diego Christian Writers Conference several years ago. They were accomplished...
by Arlene | May 26, 2012 | Podcast
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Mark_Matlock_on_Marriage_in_the_Real_World.mp3 For as long as I can remember, my podcast guest Mark Matlock has always been a leader, visionary, and creative force. In the late 80s, we were...
by Arlene | May 26, 2012 | Podcast
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/Pastor_Glen_Cole_on_58_Years_of_Marriage.mp3 This is one of the most special podcasts I have produced for a few reasons. First, Pastor Glen Cole was my senior pastor when I was a teenager. ...
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by Arlene | May 26, 2012 | Podcast
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/It_May_Only_Take_a_Spark_Part_2.mp3 Okay, you’ve heard Part 1 of this podcast, and you’re ready to identify common roadblocks to intimacy and learn how to overcome them. Fatigue....
by Arlene | May 26, 2012 | Podcast
Download the podcast or listen to it now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/pellicane/It_May_Only_Take_a_Spark_Part_1.mp3 When you are a busy mom, sex may not be at the top of your list of things to do. You may be more interested in sleep…or even worse, laundry! You...
by Arlene | May 25, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
I’ve discovered a new class at my 24-Hour Fitness: Boot Camp. Goodbye boring workout. Hello soreness, sweating, and sleep deprivation. I was invited to the class by a couple probably in their 60s that I met in the gym. I think that’s a pretty cool way...
by Arlene | May 22, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
Last week, I heard a timely message on Turning Point radio with Dr. David Jeremiah. His message was titled “The Open Door” and he talked about how in his earlier years, his type A personality would want to push open doors. Now he looks back and sees that...
by Arlene | May 14, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Wow, the kids really outdid themselves this year for Mother’s Day! Kudos to their wonderful teachers at school and church for helping them make these masterpieces. Look at my beautiful yellow corsage made by Ethan! I wore it to church proudly on...
by Arlene | May 13, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Happy Mother’s Day dear friends! I must admit I am coming into this Mother’s Day weary. I’m feeling the weight of all those “mommy” “mommy” “mommy”‘s uttered during the week. Parenthood is not for the faint...
by Arlene | May 8, 2012 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” – C.S. Lewis I love this quote in Tracey Bianchi’s book Mom Connection: Creating Vibrant Relationships in the Midst of...
by Arlene | May 2, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
I was talking to a friend who is turning the big 5-0. She was considering a half-marathon to celebrate. I am not a runner so this didn’t have any appeal to me, but I thought, “How cool to make such a great goal and memory to commemorate a birthday.”...
by Arlene | May 2, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Our 10 day Daniel fast has come to an end. Eating was fun today and so was drinking a cup of coffee! My son Ethan was so conscious during our fast saying things like “Mom, you can’t eat that pasta.” So when I told him last night, “We’re...
by Arlene | Apr 30, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Wahoo! It’s wonderful to be on Day 9 of eating only veggies, fruits, nuts and beans. We’ve drank a lot of green this past week. After the fast is over, will my family continue juicing? James thinks juicing is overrated and a whole lot of effort. Why not...
by Arlene | Apr 27, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Here’s a typical meal during the Daniel fast. Veggies and brown rice, kale chips (I’ll tell you how to make these) and fresh juice. There have been many wonderful things that have happened in my life during this Daniel fast so far. Here are two: When...
by Arlene | Apr 24, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
When we decided to juice more veggies and fruits, we considered buying a juicer. Our garage sale treasure from 13 years ago – the Champion juicer with the killer engine – was inconvenient to use. It has a small spout so you have to cut all your fruits...
by Arlene | Apr 24, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
I’ve only been to a spa a few times in my life – partly because of cost and partly because I’m pragmatic (I don’t have time for spas!). Yet I cannot deny the value of relaxing and pampering. We can get so stressed that we’re just...
by Arlene | Apr 23, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
The day before we began our Daniel fast, we filled two shopping carts full of veggies and fruits at Sprouts. The bill was $60 – I’m interested to see how long it will last and will keep you posted. So far, it’s pretty economical because we still...
