Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009

What Is Happiness, Anyway?

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We all want to be happy, right?

But what if happiness isn't all it's cracked up to be? In fact, what if there's something far deeper that is far more satisfying.

Let's think about this for a moment: what should the aim of our lives really be? Is it to be happy, or is it something else?

And if I say it's something else, does that mean I'll never be happy?

Wow, this gets deep the more we think about it. Why not listen in to this quick 5 minute podcast, a clip of a talk I gave on true peace, that tries to sort this dilemma out.

(Note: Mypodcast.com crashed in February, and lost all my podcasts. I've reloaded the past ones, but the download figures are way off! Just FYI!)

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Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009

What Does Submission Really Mean?

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What do you think of Ephesians 5:22? You know the verse: Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord?

I've heard some pretty wacky interpretations of that. Some take it to mean that husbands can beat their wives. Last week, in Wifey Wednesday, one commenter wrote about a man who believed that because the wife was to submit, she had to understand love in his love language, even if that wasn't her natural bent! Others take submission to mean that they have to submit in the bedroom, even if he asks something bizarre.

And then there's the more run of the mill interpretations, which go something like this: "When you can't make a decision, he gets the final say," as if God essentially means submission means he wins in the case of a tie.

I don't think any of those things are biblical. I think submission means something quite different. We probably don't all agree; I don't think I've ever met any two women who completely agree on the idea of submission. But I think it's good to think and pray about it, and to see if you're at peace with God about it. So have a listen to my podcast this week: What Submission Really Means. It's short, and I don't deal with everything. But maybe it's a leaping off point where we can start talking about it!

(Note: In March, mypodcast.com lost their archives, and I've had to reload all of these podcasts. The download numbers, then, are way off, just FYI!)

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Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009

Valentine's Day: Romance amidst Reality

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Valentine's Day is always a challenge. You want to be romantic, but the kids are still demanding attention, you have no money, and you're tired.

Maybe it's time for a laugh! Join me in this Valentine's Day podcast as we discuss the pitfalls of Romance while Married!

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Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009

How to Move Your Marriage from Fizzle to Sizzle

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Do you want to turn the heat up in your marriage?

Are you tired of never really being in the mood?

Listen to this fun podcast as we talk about how to turn the heat up, and have fun at the same time!

It's all based on my book, Honey, I Don't Have a Headache Tonight>. And if you've ever wondered how to break the impasse when he wants to start snuggling and you want to start snoring, listen in!

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