by Arlene | Feb 24, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
My favorite moment of the Sochi Olympic Winter Games? Watching Meryl Davis and Charlie White ice dancing. Pure magic. I love to watch their stunning figure skating and the joy on their faces. I think they light up the screen. Next favorite moment: Noelle...
by Arlene | Feb 11, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Remember how you first met your spouse? James and I met at Regent University in Virginia Beach. He was studying for a Masters in Divinity and a Masters in Business. I was studying for a Masters in Journalism. But of course, I was praying to also get that coveted MRS...
by Arlene | Feb 5, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
With my new book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife in bookstores like Family Christian, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon, I’ve been asked a lot about happiness. Isn’t happiness a selfish goal? What if I’m just not a very cheerful person? What is...
by Arlene | Jan 6, 2014 | Health, Marriage, The Latest ...
Are you old enough to remember a record? You know, a big vinyl disc that played music long before iTunes came along? I remember my first record was Grease. My husband James had The Village People with “YMCA” on one side and “Macho Man” on the...
by Arlene | Nov 19, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
When did you last have a Parents Day Out? James and I had a day to ourselves yesterday and loved it! We went to Disneyland…the land of strollers, snacks, and tired children…all. by. ourselves. It was wonderful! Our kids who were in school weren’t...
by Arlene | Nov 8, 2013 | Books I Like, Marriage, The Latest ...
Remember how you kissed your spouse when you were dating? Wowee, right? How about after 1, 5, 10, 15 years of marriage? How’s the kissing now? Well, I love what psychologist Dr. David Clarke writes in his book, Kiss Me Like You Mean It. And until November 12,...
by Arlene | Oct 27, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Well, since it’s candy week, I figured a post about Snickers & Big Hunk would be in order. Not so much because they are delicious, but because of what they can teach us as wives. When you married your husband, wasn’t he the “Big Hunk” in...
by Arlene | Aug 6, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
James and I spoke at a marriage retreat this past weekend up in the mountains. The retreat organizers had the best jigsaw puzzle gift ever. The theme of the retreat was “The Amazing Race.” Marriage is a marathon isn’t it? They had team games and...
by Arlene | Jul 16, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
I love this story about how Jessie took a step of faith to start a book group. It wasn’t something she had done before. It was new territory. It would have been easy to say, “I don’t have the time” or “Facilitating groups isn’t my...
by Arlene | Jul 15, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Unveiling the cover of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife… Would you pick this book up? (I think I would, after all, she looks so...
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by Arlene | Jul 5, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Last week, I wrote about 3 Scriptures to pray over your children. So I thought it would be very fitting to follow up with 3 Scriptures you can pray over your husband. And – as a sidenote – you can pray these prayers even if you don’t have a husband...
by Arlene | May 22, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
This past weekend, I attended one of the most beautiful celebrations of love that I have ever been to. My friends Sam and Maria Keckler, who are featured in my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband, celebrated 25 years of marriage in a very grand and God glorifying...
by Arlene | Apr 22, 2013 | Books I Like, Giveaways, Marriage, The Latest ...
April 21-27 is National Infertility Awareness Week. I am familiar with infertility because we had trouble conceiving our first child. I never thought I would have trouble getting pregnant, but there we were attending a fertility workshop a little more than 10 years...
by Arlene | Apr 4, 2013 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
How would you like to become a better mom? Get a plan for your finances? Feel closer to your spouse? See positive results in your parenting? Get ready to be motivated and equipped because my amazing friend Hannah Keeley has put together a Mom Mastery Summit that you...
by Arlene | Feb 25, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
I wrote a commentary for the Christian Examiner this month about a sticky subject for many: submission. Here’s how it starts: If you want to have a lively discussion, just ask this question at your next dinner party, “Do you think a wife is supposed to submit...
by Arlene | Feb 21, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
It’s time to unwind and relax. You want to get a movie to watch that both you and hubby will enjoy. But you don’t know what to get next. Here are 25 date night movies that James and I have enjoyed from Netflix. They are not in order of preference. 1....
by Arlene | Feb 18, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
How did your Valentine’s Day go last week? I talk often about dating on a budget because many people ask how to go out without spending too much money. I’m happy to report James and I went out on a cheap date for less than $25 on Saturday night to...
by Arlene | Feb 14, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Happy Valentine’s Day friends! I spent much of the day with the MOPS and Moms Next group at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana. We talked about how to have happier husbands so it was a good reminder to all of us (me included) on this holiday. I came home...
by Arlene | Feb 13, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What can you and your sweetheart do to bring a new twist to your daily grind? I talk with K-LOVE reporter Rafael Sierra today about what you can do on your next coffee date to mix things up. And remember – these dates work for after Valentine’s Day too!...
by Arlene | Feb 11, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, the spotlight is often on women. Just look at the advertisements. Chocolate truffles, diamond tennis bracelets and floral arrangements abound. Not exactly what men want on February 14th. So what does your husband want on...
by Arlene | Feb 4, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What does a man need most from his wife? Is a wife really responsible to make his her husband happy? You can listen to my answer on Dr. Gary Chapman’s radio program Building Relationships. I was so honored to talk to Dr. Gary Chapman of The Five Love...
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 | Oct 24, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
When I was in NYC, it was impossible to miss the billboards. Larger than life, looming over Times Square, plastered along every subway line…photos of actors and models. Airbrushed and perfect. Provocative and alluring. Just another reminder of how men are wired...
by Arlene | Oct 18, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Click on the photo to watch Arlene’s segment about 31 Days to a Happy Husband on The Better Show. Also at the beginning of the show, the hosts Audra and JD are fighting over the book. This open totally made me smile. The book is called...
