Stop, Drop, and Kiss One small gesture sparked romantic evenings. by Mandy Houk A typical evening at five o’clock in our house would find me cooking dinner, my two small daughters desperately in need of a bath, and my ears perked, awaiting a magical sound—the garage door opener. This was the blessed signal that my husband, Pete, had arrived home from work. Yes! I’d think, mentally pumping my fist. Reinforcements! As he came through the door, I’d give Pete a…
Almost Home, as in…I’m in the home stretch and nearing completion of my responsibility for my upcoming novel, The Other Daughter. I’m doing the final proof read this week and will have the corrected copy on my editor’s desk by Wednesday. It should be heading off to get the print shop the first week of Sept., and will come back to Kregel’s warehouse around October 15th, more or less. At that time, my author copies will ship to me, and…
Making Time For Love—Part Two Coming into Your Own God’s Way We’re starting to understand what we need to do. But it’s much easier said than done. Changing our attitudes is not a simple, clear-cut process. In fact, it can get downright messy. But God promises that when we seek Him first, everything else will be given to us as well. When we pray, “Change my heartdon’t worry about him,” everything else will fall into place. Instead of asking, “What…
I’ve so enjoyed hosting Mary! For more about Mary and to order any of her wonderful books, tune in to her blog, Relevant Prose. Be sure to check out the other blogs participating on the Authentic Parenting Tour this week. For a complete listing of the blogs participating in the six week tour, visit here. Almost Hypergraphic AskMeanMom.com Audra Marie Blogging for Writers Camy’s Loft Edgewise FreshBrewedWriter Good Word Editing Heather in Madrid Lexical Light Mother Inferior Pattie’s Place Portrait…
Hey folks, this is in keeping with marriage, family and parenting, and is a book I think you’ll enjoy. It’s by Mary DeMuth, a wonderful Christian author who excells in both ficion and Non-fiction. I’m posting an interview with Mary below, as well as a picture of both Mary and her new book. I’ll post the ordering info as well as a link to Mary’s web site in a couple of days, so be sure you check back. INTERVIEW WITH…
Making Time for Making LoveBy Marla TavianoI’m a list-maker, a go-getter, a type A, a Martha, a busybody. Call me what you will. So much to do, so little time.Sure, sex is on my to-do list. Somewhere, I think. It’s just not close enough to the top to make it into my day most of the time.If we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll admit we can always make time for the things we really want to do. It’s all about choices….