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Is He Your Valentine?

Friday, January 11th, 2013

Yes, yes, I know it's early, but Valentine's Day is about a month away and a little prep never hurt anyone.

Start brainstorming for ways to bless your sweetie. What would speak love and desire to him?

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart. Author Unknown

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Happy Wives Club: Why I Love My Husband - Our First Ever Link Up Party! Check out all the gals who love their husbands. :) I added a link to Jumping on the “Blessed” Bandwagon for my list of whys.

Journey to Surrender: Dress for Success - Put on Kindness I'm enjoying this series. I like the idea of putting on these attitudes the way we put on clothes.

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Yup, New Year Goals

Friday, December 9th, 2011

I realize that we all are in the middle of Christmas preparations, but I just want to drop a thought in your minds about the new year to ruminate on as you shop, work, cook, clean, etc.

You'll fail at a 100% of the goals you don't set. Mark Victor Hanse

I firmly believe that we need to prayerfully make goals and work toward them. If you wander through life willy nilly, you're likely to have a willy nilly life. Others will gladly dictate what you do or circumstance will toss you to and fro.

God does have a plan and a purpose for you and your giftings are a reflection of that. Please give some time and thought to who God designed you to be and how he may wish for you to spend your time (more serious posts about this to come after the holidays). You can do this as an individual and also as a couple. Talk about what you do well. Talk about the dreams you carry in your hearts. Perhaps spend some time praying, brainstorming, and writing it all down. As you move into the new year, make a few simple, measurable and doable goals.

It's amazing what can be done if you will only aim at a dream.

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I love Michael Hyatt's blog - Goal-Setting: The 90-Day Challenge Give it a try!

Lori Lowe (of Marriage Gems) just released her new book First Kiss to Lasting Bliss. It's a collection of stories from couples who have weathered some of life's toughest storms plus 12 lessons that the author gleaned while hearing their stories and writing the book.

The mother of Matthew Henry - Have Courage - Be a Support! Now there's a gal who knew how to team up to follow a dream. (from Encourage Your Spouse)

Be generous! Lori <><
16 days 'til Christmas!

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What Husbands Want – Believe My Words

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

BELIEVE MY COMPLIMENTS AND WORDS OF LOVE

Many men felt that their words of love and appreciation were not accepted. Most of them acknowledged that it seemed to be more about their wife's self-image rather than because they were unbelievable.

That said, there was a lot of grief expressed over the level of self-hatred and self-doubt that women routinely express. The men felt that their words were not received and that grieved them because 1) they want to communicate their love and appreciation and 2) they hate to see their wives berate and belittle themselves (especially given that they see them as lovable, beautiful women!).

I'm not entirely sure what the solution is, but learning to say, "thank you" would be a wonderful gift to give your husband when he compliments you.

Any of you that are struggling with poor self-image, I encourage you to seek God's truth about your worth and ask Him to help you build standards that are in keeping with His Word, rather than what the world has to offer.

Generous tip: The next time your husband compliments you, take a deep breath, smile and say, "thank you." Just, "thank you." Nothing more. Don't follow up with reasons why you are not perfect or why whatever it is you are being complimented over is not quite perfect, or whatever. Just, "thank you." (Bite your tongue if you have to!)

Be generous! Lori <><

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What Husbands Want – Walk With Me in Christ

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

WALK WITH ME IN CHRIST

A number of men were very hungry to have a spiritual partner in their walk with the Lord, they especially wanted prayer (to pray with their wives and to have their wives pray for them).

Their other comment was that they needed their wife to encourage them in their walk, but that they were often discouraged by their wife's spiritual standards for them. They needed understanding as they mature and criticism was particularly hurtful.

My thinking on this is that men have a unique struggle here. They have not always had good role models in this area, so they are not often prepared to take on the role of spiritual leader in the home. They are having to learn "on the job" and often without any real help or instruction. Let's pray for our guys and be especially careful to encourage them, celebrate their successes and sympathize with their struggles.

Generous tip: Ask your husband each morning if there is something that he needs prayer for. Be his prayer partner for the challenges he faces in life. If he responds with the same question, start with simple requests and be sure to encourage him when there are answers to prayer.

Pray. It isn't a sign of weakness; it is your strength. Orville Kelly

Be generous! Lori <><

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What Do You Want/Need?

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The Generous Husband and I are putting out a cooperative post tonight. We are running two polls, asking men and women what they want and need from their spouse (the idea was sparked during a conversation with a good friend, thanks friend). The information from both polls will be collected anonymously, and then be made available to the public. Please try to be relatively brief.

What do you want/need from your husband?
(If you are a guy reading this post, go here to answer the guy's question.)

To be on a quest is nothing more or less than to become an asker of questions. Sam Keen

Be generous! Lori <><

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