by Arlene | Jul 21, 2025 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
Ann Wilson spent more than a decade longing for a better marriage and for her husband to be more attentive. And every chance she got, she told him so! Turned out all her booing was pushing her husband even further away. FamilyLife Today hosts Ann and Dave Wilson...
by Arlene | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Podcast, The Latest ...
Winning in marriage isn’t about winning an argument against your spouse. You and your spouse are on the same team, which means you either both win or you both lose. NFL chaplains George and Tondra Gregory are here to help us develop a winning game plan for...
by Arlene | Jan 10, 2023 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Access More Is your marriage a source of strength or a source of stress? Pastor and author Gary Thomas shares how to make your marriage like a fortress, a safe place in stormy times. You don’t have to have...
by Arlene | Feb 22, 2021 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Access More or here: God created marriage to be a force for good in the world. How can you create a marriage that is unstoppable? You’ll learn about the power of love glue and much more in this message. Once a...
by Arlene | Aug 24, 2020 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Access More or here: https://emfdl.noxsolutions.com/emf/media/109/episodes/LynnDonovanPrayingforYourUnsavedSpouse_xx00.mp3 Do you go to church alone (or watch alone) because your spouse isn’t a believer? Are you in a...
by Arlene | Aug 10, 2020 | Marriage, Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Access More or here: This is one couple’s story. But it probably sounds a lot like yours. Joshua Rogers is here to share his honest account of the first ten years of marriage. It gives us the perspective of a man who went from...
by Arlene | Jun 15, 2020 | Marriage, Podcast, The Latest ...
Listen to the podcast on Access More or here: https://emfdl.noxsolutions.com/emf/media/109/episodes/GaryChapmanWhenCouplesareStuckatHome_nxmg.mp3 Have you been sheltering in place with your spouse for months like me? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought major...
by Arlene | Feb 10, 2020 | Marriage, Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Is your marriage more like a celebration…or a frustration??? It’s okay to be honest. It can switch back and forth for sure! That’s why I’ve invited the happily married Jay and Laura Laffoon to...
by Arlene | Sep 30, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: What separates happy marriages from miserable ones? I was surprised to learn it wasn’t solid communication, great sex, or amazing conflict resolution skills. It’s about JOY! In this book co-authored with Rev....
by Arlene | May 28, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
Here’s this week’s Facebook live chat: https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/449280262498660/ In my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife, I write about the importance of being purposeful in your marriage. Marriages usually die from...
by Arlene | Feb 26, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Do you and your spouse argue about money? Maybe one of you goes to Starbucks too often, or the other wants to spend more money on electronics or eating out. I interviewed Scott and Bethany Palmer, the Money Couple about the money personalities in my book 31 Days to a...
by Arlene | Feb 19, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Welcome to this week’s Facebook Live chat! Doing things together is so important as a married couple and as a family. And it doesn’t count to be in the same room while one person is on the phone and the other is playing video games. Those aren’t...
by Arlene | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog, Marriage, The Latest ...
A special welcome to my Proverbs 31 friends! How can we keep romance alive and well in our marriages? My husband James and I tied the knot over 20 years ago. It was supposed to rain on my wedding day, but thankfully it didn’t on that January day in Virginia....
by Arlene | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Date night isn’t just for Valentine’s Day. It’s for any day! The main thing is making the date fun and romantic. Kiss and hold hands like you did when you were dating. Even if you don’t feel like it…do affectionate things and affection...
by Arlene | Feb 5, 2019 | The Latest ...
Welcome to February…the month of Valentines and romance! In this weekly FB live video, I share one way James and I are cranking up the romance factor in the marriage. It was his idea…a kissing chart! One passionate daily kiss can do wonders to glue two...
by Arlene | Nov 9, 2018 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
How can you do just a little extra in your marriage and/or parenting to improve your home and make it a happier place? Here are some ideas just for you inspired by my Proverbs 31 devotion today about living an “and then some” life....
by Arlene | May 21, 2018 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Do you need a little tweak in the way you see your marriage or kids? Whether you are overwhelmed by the things to do, or underwhelmed by the appreciation you feel…you have incredible power to change your perspective and improve your life. My glasses have...
by Arlene | Oct 11, 2016 | Marriage, The Latest ...
How can you turn bothers into blessings? If you are married, you know your spouse’s comments can carry the power to provoke and irritate you. (If you’re not married…you probably have someone in your life who can do this as well!) Today, let’s...
by Arlene | May 31, 2016 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Want to improve your marriage? You can start by asking better questions. The questions that easily come to mind can be very negative… What has he done for me lately? When is he going to start doing his fair share? Why do I have to read marriage books?...
by Arlene | Jun 1, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What an honor to be a guest on Focus on the Family radio today! I have listened to Focus for years – long before I had any children. I think even before I met Mr. Wonderful himself. Before you have children, building a happy marriage is a lot simpler. After...
by Arlene | May 19, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Climb into the time machine with me… A few weeks ago, my mom produced this little gift booklet I made for my parents in 1995! Before I was married… Before I wrote marriage books… Before even the 21st century…. Here were my observations about...
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 | 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 | 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...
