The Secret Ingredient
The secret ingredient in a recipe is always that special something that makes the food taste so good—so out of the ordinary. When people sense that there’s something special in a…
Recession Romance – 25 Free or Nearly Free Ideas for Great Dates
1. Have a candlelit picnic in an unusual location, like your rooftop, a park bench, or overlooking the ocean. 2. Go on a photo date where you snap pictures of…
Marriage on the Rocks? Try Again!
Every year, the President gives a “State of The Union” address. As you assess the state of YOUR union and review your marital happiness level, you might sense something in…
Be Epic! Wise Choices for the Teen Heart
Movies with superheroes almost always seem to be box office hits. We think that is because deep down, we all have a little desire to be a superhero or to…
Find Your “Successnet”
Your Successnet for Love In our newest release, The First Five Years, we encourage all couples, especially newlyweds, to build a “successnet” of relationships. The Bible says, “In a multitude…
Marriage Ministry in Layers – The Parfait of Relationship Levels
As a child, my grandmother made a dessert that was seven layers of the most mouth-watering delicious ingredients you can imagine: chocolate pudding, vanilla, fruit, ice cream, nuts, mouse, whipped…
3 POWERFUL Back to School Traditions
It is back to school season. Your kids or grandkids might be enjoying the fun of new school supplies, cool new backpacks, lunch boxes and water bottles or maybe feeling…
Red Hot Romance! 90 Days to a Sizzling Marriage
Crosswalk asked us to create a 90 day, 13 week challenge to help move couples CLOSER. Using some of the practical wisdom found in our books Red Hot Monogamy;…
Our Love Story: Anniversary Ever After
In celebration of our 36th wedding anniversary, here is a creative attempt at telling our love story using our book titles: Once upon a time there were two kids…
No to Grey! God’s Love is Red Hot
Never Settle for Grey When God's Love is Red Hot! With all the stir over the upcoming release of the Shades of Grey movie , and the cultural impact of more…