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We''ve extended registrations through May 31st so you don''t miss out on all the amazing content that will inspire, encourage, and equip you to live your best life possible even in these unprecedented times!
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To help you cultivate joy in life and love:
As our gift to bless you, please download Infectious Joy 30 day devotional ebook
Join the Wow Wife Club happening in the Red Hot Wife Challenge Facebook Group. Pam is leading wives thru 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband book-a chapter each week using Facebook Live on Tuesdays at 6:06 pm PT) Email info@love-wise.com and request to be added to the group to interact with Pam in this encouraging group.
Join Pam and Bill for @WisdomWednesday Living Love-Wise Zoom meet up each week at 6:06 pm PT
Serving you with joy!
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Encouragement : Face to Face (Virtually)
This week on our #WisdomWednesday, I (Pam) will share how to plan a fun and meaningful family gathering on Zoom. Our worship leaders will be some of our best friends, song writers and recording artists, Jeff and Gail Bones. Dr Gail Bones is also the author of Living Crosswise and we will interview Jeff and Gail about handling unexpected life transitions. Bill will bring a bible devotional and lead an interactive discussion. This Zoom meet up is a no cost gift to you, but we will need you to register so we can hold your spot. You will get an email from Love-Wise with direct link in it each Wednesday when you registerat least once. (Any questions on this, email info@Love-Wise.com)
Encouragement from our Heart to Your Home
We'd LOVE to send you some love via the postal mail! It has come to our attention that Christian Discount Book and Amazon will not be mailing books until early May. So, we want to offer you an opportunity to order books from us (that we are happy to autograph) and we will put them in the mail on Thursday April 16. We have adjusted our prices to be similar to Amazon's (or lower) and we will get books we have in stock to you (or to someone you love) in the mail this week. Please use code COVID for 10% off thru Thursday noon on April 16 (Go to our Living Love-Wise Store and simply scan through or search by title).
Encouragement from God''s Word
Here is a link from Bill''s Bible Devotional (video and blog) on our wonderful inheritance from heaven. And our dear friend, Debbie, took this beautiful sunset shot and we are praying these verses over you today!
Encouragement from Your Heart to Our Home
Thank you for all of you who have become a Living Love-Wise Community Member. (To join, click here for options) And many thanks to those who made a tax-deductible donation to Proverbs 19:8) Bless you for helping us help others!
To kick start your JOY-Filled Journey, now in this "shelter at home" season, and in the days ahead, I created a 30 Day Infectious Joy Devotional. Here is the link to this F**R**E**E downloadable. I hope you enJOY it for your daily devotional time in the next 30 days (Our prayer is these verses of joy will keep you encouraged during this "Shelter at Home" season and beyond)
The ones who get wisdom LOVE life! (Proverbs 19:8)
Pam and Bill Farrel
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Dear Friends,
We are at a watershed moment in history. We can choose fear or faith, panic or peace, breakdown or breakthrough. We want to help all those in our Living Love-Wise Community (that's you and those you love) navigate these ever-changing days with information that will bolster courage and wisdom. Please read through this email to find help and hope and timely information for you and those you love. We have created new resources for YOU!
The Wake-Up Call
When did reality hit for you? When did you conclude, life as we knew it is changing? 10 days ago, the Corona Virus seemed like a sad, far away plague to pray about. We all felt pity and sympathy for those in China, then Italy, then Spain and then it hit closer to home for all of us: Washington State and New York. For me (Pam), my literal wake-up call was on Thursday March 12 when the leaders of the women's conference I was speaking for (and had been in daily contact with since the Monday before) cancelled the women's conference I was to speak for. In compliance with our Governor 's advice to cancel all events over 250 (soon it was less than 50, now less than 10 with the guidance to "shelter in place" with family only), our packed schedules and freedom to travel came to a screeching halt.
For Bill, the reality of it all it hit a little later that same day. He took a flight to speak for Promise Keepers Canada and the conference was cancelled when he was mid-air! Fortunately, Bill had a layover in Seattle and got the message and American Airlines was able to give him a quick turn around and he arrived home about 2:30 am (Otherwise, he might still be in Canada!) For you, the seriousness of the pandemic might have hit with an email from your local pastor that church service would only be online-not in person, or perhaps when you were sent home to work-indefinitely! Praise God the CHURCH is the people not the building.
In response to the fear and uncertainty I was seeing in friends and our audience, I wrote a blog, Be Braver, from the book I was supposed to speak from, Becoming a Brave New Woman. I also emailed our publisher, Harvest House, and asked if they could put my book on a super sale as an ebook so people could immediately have the information inside to build up their bravery, including scripture prayers at the end of each chapter. (Now available on Kindle for just $1.99)
By Monday, for our regular #MarriageMonday #Datenite on our Bill and Pam Facebook page, we decided to use the acrostic from my Becoming a Brave New Woman book as the outline for our Facebook Live: How to S.T.E.P. Out in Faith as a Family when your everyday world has been rocked. (Watch here) And on our social media, we are trying to post #Covid_ 19 updates and information as well as blogs from leaders we look to for wisdom and inspiration. This blog, What to do When The Virus Cancels Your Life, written by Brett Harris, co-author of Do Hard Things, is aimed at young people but inspired us and thousands of all ages. If you are moved, inspired, encouraged or equipped by the writing of a Christian author or leader, post on your social media (and email or message us the link. We are in this TOGETHER.) In addition, post verses of HOPE. In this ezine, we have included verses to remind us all that GOD IS WITH US!
Let's Connect- "Face to Face" thru Zoom
We have desired more community time with all of you who are family, friends, in our Love-Wise audience or readers and Living Love-Wise Members. One upside of having ALL of our in-person events cancelled thru the end of May (so far) is that we have a little time now to devote to getting our Zoom meetings up and running! (I told some small business leaders today online "Pray for God's pivot!"). Weekly, at least through this time of "social distancing", each Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT we will offer a #WisdomWednesday Zoom meet up. Each week will include worship by one of our favorite worship leaders/musicians, a bible teaching from Bill (or Bill and Pam) and a spotlight on a hot topic with an expert in that area, then a Q and A time where we can all process together to gain God's insights and apply them to each of our personal lives. The first Zoom Meet Up is THIS Wednesday, and will feature Rebecca Friedlander, musician, film producer, and author of the new book and TV series, Finding Beautiful. Rebecca was inspired to write a song based upon and interview she heard when we were guests on Focus on the Family, then God brought Rebecca out to CA and she was a guest in our home while writing one of her CD's and again while shooting and editing a film. Rebecca also invited Pam to speak at her Launch Your Vision conference last year. Because of some very difficult life circumstances, Rebecca has become an expert at moving life from broken into beautiful. Our spotlight will be a long -time friend (who was in our wedding), then went on to become California's first female Fire Captain, Debbie Douglass. As a former First Responder, Debbie has a unique ability to find accurate information and handle disasters of all kinds. Debbie will help all of us sort through the onslaught of information coming at us to find the best and most helpful information for your family in this season of coronavirus pandemic sequestering. This zoom meet-up is our no cost gift to you but space is limited, so if you are interested in attending, please register here before Wednesday noon so we can be sure to hold a space for you. We look forward to "seeing" you "face to face" in this video conference setting. (Note: Zoom is an app you can download without cost from your App store. Details will be sent to those registered on Wednesday morning.
Women's Simply Beautiful Mentoring with Pam
How we use this time handed to us will either set us back or move us forward in life. Pam is offering a 7-week mentoring series based on her book 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman. Consider these examples of people that "met the moment" when life's adversities came their way: C.S. Lewis began a radio program to encourage those enduring London's bombings during WWII, the content then turned into the classic book, Mere Christianity; Isaac Newton was 20 years old when Bubonic Plague sent him into "social isolating" and in that time away from Cambridge his Theory of Gravity developed; The Apostle Paul wrote most of the New Testament from prison. How will you use this time of crisis to better yourself, your ministry, your writing, your relationships, your business? I have a few spaces open for this springs' Simply Beautiful mentoring. Go here for info and to register (use code SIMPLY50 for half off) I am here to encourage and equip and am anticipating God to do great things-after all He used Esther, a young girl living in exile, to become a queen who saved a nation! What is your "for such a time as this" hope, dream, cause or goal?
Help Us Help You
Many of you, when you heard our March- May events all postponed, causing a huge income loss, have compassionately asked, "Pam and Bill, what can we do to help you?" Thanks SO MUCH for caring! Here are a few ways to help: (1) donate to our non-profit, Proverbs 19:8 (2) Join our Living Love-Wise Membership community at any level, there are extra perks with each level (3) Share our social media posts (Bill and Pam Farrel on Facebook, @pamfarrel on Twitter and IG. (4) Write a 5 star review of a favorite book we wrote on Amazon and Go to Amazon Smiles and make Proverbs 19:8 your charity then when you order from Amazon, start at that page and Amazon will donate a portion automatically! (5) When things look like we can travel again, recommend us to your pastor to come in for a marriage/family, men or women's event. Thanks for caring!
Our favorites
Person: This week a very talented writer, who Bill has been working with, released his novel! Wes Fulkner and his wife, Rita, are dear friends. Wes is also a friend of our son, Caleb. We have spent time pouring into Wes and Rita, helping them navigate life as fulltime Christian writers and speakers. We have been SO IMPRESSED with this young couple who took the high road in their dating, in their marriage, in ministry and now as leaders. We highly recommend For Whom the Sun Sings. (You can bless this young godly daddy, with one toddler and one on the way with your purchase of his novel-and he will bless you with his powerful and brilliant writing.) Click to watch book trailer.
Place: YOUR HOME! We know social distancing, being sequestered at home, with kids, can be a challenge, so each day we are posting a #familyfun idea on our Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page. One of our favorites this week came from friends and it inspired us. On March 17, in the morning, we saw Guy and Amber Lia's kids creating traps and snares to try to catch a "leprechaun" for St Patrick's Day (so they could learn where he kept his pot of gold). We know there are no fairies, unicorns, or leprechauns but kids today need wonderful opportunities to use their imaginations. (The Lia's are great parents of boys and also the authors of Marriage Triggers and Amber is co-author of Parenting Scripts) Seeing their family's St Paddy's Day frivolity, got us to thinking about what we could do on St Patrick's Day to lift the spirits of Bill's 90 year old parents that we are currently caregiving. So, to support our local favorite deli, we ordered in corned beef, cabbage and potatoes, dressed in green, read Irish blessings, played Irish music and danced a little jig! It was a "wee bit of fun"
Thing: My friend, Jeanne Donovan of First Place 4 Health, gave me a "Choosing Joy" mug and it has brought me great joy lately as I drink my coffee and tea out of it as a reminder to be a sparkler of JOY to others. I have shown it on the several interviews I did this week for Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience. Here are a few quick tips I shared on the Faith over Fear Prayer Gathering hosted by Danna Demtre and Robyn Thompson of Eat. Live. Thrive. Academy and Lean. Healthy.Ageless. Facebook community, and on International Happiness Day (March 20th) interviewwith school educator Natalie Marie Lawson.
Be Reflective: Keep track daily of praises to keep that attitude of gratitude towards God. Here is a blog on Hope (if you feel like you just can''t breathe these days) and Keep Joy Alive blog with the link to Radiant HOPE download. Print it out and place on your refrigerator or in your bible and write down daily praises. And remember, lean into God and look for His movements. During the writing of Discovering Hope in the Psalms, I created a definition of Hope: Waiting EXPECTANTLY for God the Show UP and Show OFF for YOUR GOOD and HIS GLORY. "I will hope continually, I will praise you yet more and more" (Ps 71:14)
Be Proactive: Pull out your colored pens/ pencils and color in this JOY Blossom. In each leaf, and petal, write down something that delights your soul (think simple: walk in the rain, toes in the grass, walk outside, sunrise, sunset, a bite of dark chocolate!) Then schedule one JOY MOMENT each day and throw yourself a personal party (hold a personal "festival" with God) Here is blog with link to Cultivate Your Joy Blossom.
Remember one biblical definition of Joy is Calm Delight, so if you get anxious, ask yourself, "What would calm me (or others)? What would be a delightful distraction? What verse would bring calm? delight?"
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy (Ps 94:19)
Praying this verse for you and all you love-and the entire world!
You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. (Psalm 77:14)
Praying for a miracle for us all,
Pam and Bill
PS: We are near the release (finally) of our Marriage Meet Ups, His and Her planner sets. Order before April1 for a $5 savings and invitation to a special webinar.
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Bundle Up for Romance! Save $20 TODAY!
Usually summer means vacation, romance, sunset walks and quiet cozy up evening chats. YOU CAN HAVE THOSE KIND MARRIAGE BUILDING ACTIVITIES AT YOUR HOME!
Love isn''t where you GO but WHO YOU ARE WITH!
Join us for a two night "double date" THIS Thursday and FRIDAY Aug 27-28 for the Reopen Your Heart, Your Home, Your Life Virtual Marriage Conference. We have designed this event so you can come LIVE or watch later at your convenience. And the marriage building evenings have been created to recover from the rigors and stresses we have all been through since March AND move forward in renewed strength and unity in the days ahead. Bundle up!
Because we HIGHLY VALUE and APPRECIATE YOU, our friends, you can purchase the conference as a stand alone event OR BUNDLE UP! Purchase the Deluxe bundle of the Reopen Your Heart, Your Home and Your Life Marriage conference PLUS the Marriage Meet Ups His and Her Set: a 52 Week devotional planner for couples who want more purpose, passion, and productivity. Use code code REOPEN20 for the conference/planner set bundle before midnight Tuesday8/25 and use code REOPEN20 to save $20!
Reminder, if you are a Living Love-Wise MEMBER, if you login first before you purchase books, resources and events in the Love-Wise store, you also get an automatic discount.
We are looking forward to "seeing" you on zoom this week!
Praying this for you today:
How good and pleasant it is when God''s people live together in unity! (Psalm 133:1)
Pam and Bill Farrel
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REVIVE & THRIVE goes LIVE today!
A great Mother''s Day gift to YOU
& Women you value.
BE ENCOURAGED, EQUIPPED & INSPIRED!
In these uncertain times, we need more support, encouragement and equipping as we all adapt and adjust to our "new normal" Daily doses of hope, joy, love and inspiring truth can strengthen us mind, body, soul and spirit. Revive & Thrive is a virtual conference created to do just that.
You will enjoy an excellent selection including Jill Savage, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, Dr Saundra Dalton, Danna Demetre, Robyn Thompson, Diane Lowery, Marcia Ramsland, Ellie Kay, Mary James, and yours truly! (I will be speaking on Thriving Relationships: Seeds to Helping Relationships Grow and Blossom
Early Bird Price: $10
CONFERENCE + FREE GIFTS
For only $10 (early bird pricing thru April 29), you can register for the conference and get 30-days unlimited access to all the videos and links to downloadable gifts.
Each speaker also will personally host one live Zoom video chat in the weeks after the conference airs so you can connect with her, ask questions, and interact with other women.
CONFERENCE GOES LIVE
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Praying this verse I highlighted while studying Discovering Hope in the Psalms over you:
He's the hope that holds me and the Stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence (Psalm 91:2)
Pam Farrel
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Need more JOY? A Heaping Helping of Happiness?
Most of us need a boost and uplift too!
We will be speaking for Love Ideas Virtual Relationship Summit, and in a recent email from this event sponsor, Invisible Disabilities Association, we got a sobering update:
Anxiety and depression are up three-fold since the onset of Covid
According to the CDC: 40.9% of adults say they've had at least one mental health effect, including symptoms of anxiety or depression (30.9%), symptoms of trauma or stress-related disorder (26.3%), and starting or increasing substance use to cope (13.3%)
Calls to suicide prevention hotlines have increased up to 800% since the advent of Covid
And divorce is up 34 percent.
The GOOD NEWS is there is JOY in JESUS!
The Joy of the Lord is our strength (Neh 8:10)
Rejoice in the Lord, always, again I say rejoice. (Phil 4:4)
I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! (John 15:11)
Join me for a JOY BOOST!
October 13 - December 22 each Tuesday evening, 6:06 PM PST LIVE
Join author Pam Farrel for a FACE TO FACE online women's Bible study on Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experienceusing Zoom. Each week Pam will:
teach a Bible Lesson from Philippians
Facilitate discussion and interaction
Offer a creative option for processing the Word of God
Bring practical life application to cultivate joy in YOUR life
The study will be 11 weeks from Oct 13- Dec 22 (The last week will include a Christmas Joy Celebration!)
What you will need to participate: Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience book and pay CLASS FEE registration Options:
(1) Bundle of Joy Bible study book AND Zoom Class $40 (Earlybird $35 if registered by Oct 12)
OR
(2) I already own the Joy Bible Study, (so scroll the bible study tab for # of studies to zero) and only pay class registration fee of $25 (Earlybird $20)
Discovering Joy in Philippiansis an Amazon bestseller and award-winning Golden Scroll 2020 Bible Study of the Year.
Register TODAY for the Discovering Joy Zoom Bible Study (Zoom link will be emailed to you by Oct 12) Space Limited. Register SOON for Face to Face study with Pam Farrel through ZOOM Video Conferencing. (Pam's portion will be recorded each week)
Praying JOY into your world today!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
God bless you
Pam Farrel
Pam Farrel is co-author of the bestselling Discovering The Bible Series, author of 50+ books, a popular international speaker, and co-Director of Love-Wisewith her husband, Bill. She is known for enthusiasm, zest for life, overcoming "Choosing joy!" attitude and her love for encouraging, equipping, and enriching the lives of women.
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Life-giving Messages of hope, help, joy, happiness, and STRENGTH for Your Life:
Today I was interviewed for Empowered for Victory online conference for women happening at the end of September. They asked me, "What does victory look like for you?" My answer is two- fold. 1) Victory is the ability to live out the fruit of the Spirit through the power of the Holy Spirit. Live ABOVE the circumstances by allow God to empower you to have the love, joy, peace, patience, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, and self-control He promises. To accomplish that VICTORIOUS goal, fill yourself with God's Word and surround yourself with people of God's Word who with breath life-giving messages into you, your life, and your relationships.
We wholly desire to be those who breathe LIFE giving messages of hope, help, healing, joy, love, strength and VICTORY into your life, marriage, family, and friendships.
Let us breathe LIFE into you with INTERACTIONS of Hope and Help:
Aug 27 and 28, two evenings we hope you will join us for Reopen Your Heart, Your Home and Your Life Virtual Marriage Conference Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:30 - 7pm PT for Live Zoom (we will also record so you can watch at YOUR convenience). Because we want to make sure everyone can come, register BEFORE 9 am Aug 22 and use code: REOPEN10 you will save $10 additional dollars (combined with early bird, this is a 40%savings!) Register here!! We are really looking forward to this time to INTERACT and have CONVERSATION with you all! Please invite friends - be sure to give them the code REOPEN10 so they can save a bit of $ too.
Sept 7 forward: Pam is a part of the Revive and Thrive: Intentional Living 12 woman speaking team with a wide variety of topics and tools to equip, encourage and enrich YOU! . The conference for women is prerecorded and will be available to watch at your convenience beginning Sept 7. Pam will be speaking on Intentional Marriage: Becoming a Wow Wife. She includes PRACTICAL marriage wisdom that WIVES can apply to revive the love and cultivate skills, habits, and choices so their marriage can THRIVE! Only $15 til Aug 27.
Sept 14-17 The Farrels will join a host of other marriage leaders, including Dr Gary Chapman, author of the 5 Love-Languages bestseller, for Love Ideas Summit.
Sept 24 Please connect us to your PASTOR and Pastor's wife. On Sept 24 we have a Clergy Couple's date night planned to bless and build your shepherds (Lead pastor and wife as well as all staff couples) Please send us their name, church name and city and best email so we can personally invite them. Email to: info@love-wise.com
Let us breathe LIFE into you with RESOURCES of Hope and Help:
Over the past few weeks, God has reminded us of just HOW FAR He has brought us. Me (Pam) the daughter of an alcoholic abusive dad, and Bill the son raised in a home where his mom, mentally ill, ran their home with fear. Yet, God REACHED US, got us into HIS WORD and the healing, and strengthening was layered in day after day by the power of God's Word.
In today's world, filled with anxiety, hopelessness, discouragement, depression and uncertainty, God can DAILY give YOU and YOUR FAMILY through your DAILY time with Him.
Our resources to encourage you daily in the Word include: Discovering Hope in the Psalms,Discovering Joy in Philippians, and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: Creative Bible Study Experience. (and it is just like God to encourage us right now, AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers) a group of over 400 leading Christian leaders just awarded Discovering Joy in Philippians as BEST BIBLE STUDY of the Year, and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament as BEST NON FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR!)
Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, our best-seller, has a 7-week DVD, an accompanying Bible study Guide, as well as the original book with a companion couples devotional. (Here is a quick fun devotional excerpt on this topic called IN THE GARDEN from A Couple Journey with God that was just published on the Arise Daily devotional website)
BRAND NEW: The Marriage Meet Up: His and Her Planner 52 week Devotional Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life IS NOW AVAILABLE! This creative and practical tool is the "secret sauce" of our happy, growing, healthy, intimate 41-year marriage! Buy the Deluxe combo: Reopen Your Heart conference AND the Marriage Meet Up set!
Praying this verse on the fruit of the Spirit over you today: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Gal 5:22-23)
We hope to "see" you Aug 27-28 for Reopen Your Heart, Your Home and Your Life Virtual Marriage Conference.
Pam and Bill
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Bless MOM!
I got a big bouquet of flowers from one of my son''s and his family this week. I miss our far flung family so much! (And I am sure many of you are feeling this way too!) It feels like a very long time since our Christmas gathering. I never expect flowers, because they are a fleeting treat, but this year, these flowers carry a much deeper meaning:"I see you mom, I appreciate you, mom, I want to brighten your day, mom". My boys know I have always been and I am very pro- women in biz and small business champion, so buying flowers from a local florist helped support small biz too. I am grateful for the extra work it took to get these flowers to me. The flowers cheer this little 300 square foot RV where we are sheltering in because Bill''s 91 year old parents need 24/7 care and we are the safest to give that care. Each of my sons are helping carry the burden in their own way, today it was flowers. [Watch our video about us sheltering in an RV, my video about Mother''s Day Ideas to honor Mom (and show the flowers) on the Bill and Pam Facebook page, and Are You a Happy Camper? video and blog].
Give Her Time Off! Revive and Thrive conference is now live! I am one of 10 speakers bringing encouragement, enrichment and important information and inspiration in 10 vital areas of a woman''s life-- picture a soul for your soul. There are 10 digital gifts and all 10 speakers are offering a follow up zoom gathering. And you have 30 days to watch! All for just $15. Info and Registration: Give to mom, cook her dinner, give her the afternoon off with some iced tea, fruit, dark chocolate and a little time to watch in a relaxing environment!
Give Her Joy! Here is link to the free eBook I wrote to help us all hold on to, cultivate and exp-erience Infectious JOY! For a deeper dive into Hope and Joy, order Discovering Hope in the Psalms and Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience
Give Her Fun with Family! I (Pam) have been posting #familyfun ideas on the Bill and Pam Facebook page. Here is a video post where I share a fun family art project, read a children's book (Scribble Stones) then give you an idea to scatter joy to others!
Here is a Mother''s Day Card the kids can color and give from the artist of our Discovering the Bible series, Karla Dornacher (Her Etsy Store has some lovely items for mom too!)
Give Her Courage! Also on the Bill and Pam Facebook page are #beBRAVER video posts, from Becoming a Brave New Woman: S.T.E.P. into God's Adventure now just $1.99 on kindle!
Give Her a Call: With technology today, there are so many ways to interact with family. This week, each of our sons with children arranged a video chat. I had sent a care package of fun ahead so when the box arrived, our sons pulled up a video call and we had the opportunity to play games, chat, dance, sing, exercise, pray and read story books (A favorite of our 4 year old is I''d Choose You by John Trent)
I have arranged a "Girl''s Gathering" with my daughter in laws, their moms, and my mom. It is a simple "Tea and Talk" where we will bring a favorite tea cup or mug, share why it is special, then talk about what we have learned about ourselves and about God and His faithfulness during the "shelter at home" season.
Praying this verse, from Proverbs 31, that is featured in the Get It Done, Girl: Maximize Your Moments Action Planner, for YOU Mom! "...a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise ..." (Proverbs 31:30-31)
Blessings!
Pam and Bill Farrel
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Greetings fellow "Shelter at Home" friends!
We are guessing sometime during this quarantine you have thought, "Oh, I wish we had . . . "
We have always said in our writing and seminars, "Having the right tools in your toolbox can help you handle WHATEVER life sends your way." In this email are some relationship tools and resources you might want to grab and use right now to encourage, enrich, engage hope, and maybe even entertain (or endure) this whirlwind of change we all find ourselves in. Our one main point of advice today is BUILD A STRONG SUCESSNET. Gather support around you of friends, family, and wise leaders in a variety of fields - think of it as gathering your "Go-to- Team". We would like to be part of your relationship team and offer help for the home front as go-to-teammates. Scan the opportunities below and PULL OUT SOME TOOLS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY TOOLBOX.
Cultivate a Strong Friendship Network: I want to invite you to join me and 9 other of my friends who are sponsoring the Revive and Thrive online women's conference. This is a great deal: 10 speakers covering 10 vital areas of a woman's life, giving digital gifts AND you have 30 days to watch the sessions! PLUS, each speaker is hosting a follow-up zoom gathering and it is ONLY $10 if you register by April 29! (Details and registration) Together we are stronger!
You will love my friends: Danna Demtre and Robyn Thompson of Lean, Healthy Ageless; Dr Saundra Dalton, author of Sacred Rest; Dr Michelle Bengston, author of Breaking Anxiety's Grip; Jill Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home and author of No More Perfect Kids; Mary James, award winning song writer; Diane Lawrey, wise Bible teacher; Ellie Kay, prolific author and America's Family Finance Expert ; Marcia Ramsland, author and The Organizing Pro and I will speak on Thriving Relationships. Please invite all your friends-we women need each other these days especially!
Cultivate Community: We invite you to be a part of our Living Love-Wise community, for #WisdomWednesday This week's special guests are Bill and Nancie Carmichael, the author of The Unexpected Power of Home (and my husband, Bill always brings a Bible devotion and leads a discussion. This is a F**R**E**E** event thru Zoom each week but please register to hold your space and when you do look for email from our ministry that will have link to join. See you TONIGHT! Cultivate a Strong, and Brave Mindset -I felt God wanted me to do a Facebook Live each day (Monday- Friday) on #BeBRAVER from my book Becoming a Brave New Woman (kindle version just $1.99). If you want a vaccination of courage, stop by and watch some of the #Brave devotionals on the Bill and Pam Farrel page. Here is a recent one on Brave Women Create a Sanctuary for their Soul.
Cultivate a Strong Marriage:#MarriageMonday: Bill and I have been focusing our #MarriageMonday #DateNite Facebook Lives on the Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page on the tools, skills, and resources that can help you and your mate strengthen your marriage despite the stress of life in today's uncertain environment. We try to share hope, help and a little humor each week. Here is Facebook Live video from Bill's convertible this week on "Creativity" in your marriage. This week ,we are running a contest for (1) The Quantity-longest list of date ideas posted to our Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page under the video and (2) Quality- most unique romantic idea posted to Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page under that video. The prize will be a gift card to spend at Love-Wise book store.
Focus on the Family asked us to do a video about Managing Stress whileSheltering at Home. (They will be posting from many leaders. Please comment on Focus You Tube page a thank you) ) Here is a link to all our past interviews and articles on Focus on the Family. My friend , Arlene Pellicane, (who I mentored) was interviewed on working from home. Also check out Focus at Home- a new resource with LOTS for kids and parents from Focus on the Family.
Cultivate Wow Wife Skills: Please join me EVERY Tuesday evening at 6:06 pm PT in the Red-Hot Wife Facebook group. I pull a highlight out of the 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband: Put a Smile on His Face and add in illustrations and applications from today's real life. My prayer is this "Take 10" inspiration will bring a valuable take away to boost and bless your marriage
Cultivate Huggable Hubby Skills: Bill will be guest interview on Promise Keepers Canada free online event for MEN on May 28. Register now.
Cultivate a Strong Joy-filled Hopeful Heart: Need a little more joy? It is a choice to rejoice! As I began speaking on joy last year from Discovering Joy in Philippians, I shared some tools that I had created for my own life to help me cultivate joy. One is the Joy Blossom, where you write on each leaf and petal something that brings you joy, then you color it, post it and schedule those items into your calendar so you create your own joy moment each day. When the Covid Crisis hit, I also wrote a 30-Day Infectious Joy devotional to give to you as my gift to help you cultivate daily joy. Please download some joy to your life today.
Here is a beautiful photo from our friend Debbie Douglass, who is part of the Living Love-Wise community
Praying God blesses and keeps you and all those you love safe!
Pam and Bill Farrel The one who gets wisdom loves life! (Proverbs 19:8)
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Be Braver
By Pam Farrel on Mar 09, 2020 01:46 am
I have been writing and rewriting on courage, confidence and bravery most of my 40 years as an author. My Woman of Confidence book evolved into Becoming aBrave New Woman: Step Into God's Adventure for Your Life. This weekend, I will again speak on Beautiful and Brave. But seems more people than those precious women gathered in a hall to worship, most of the world needs a dose of courage and confidence.
In wake of the coronavirus, I have been balancing the verses about God's wisdom with those on bravery. Yes, God wants us to be informed and aware (so I have kept connected to the CDC, trusted news and government sources.) But I refuse to give into the panic, which can become worse than the pandemic!
Yes, be smart: wash your hands, don't touch your face, use hand sanitizer, wipe down surfaces in public restrooms and travel-and maybe right now is not the time to travel to China, Iran or take a cruise in Japan. But God wants you to live your life and not cower, crumble or cave into fear.
In Becoming a Brave New Woman, I share two key verses: ?
But Jesus immediately said to them, "Take courage! It is I. do not be afraid" . (Mark 6:50)
for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. (Proverbs 3:26)
It is clear God wants to give us the gift of courage-if we will simply take Him up on His offer of bravery!
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2 Tim 1:7)
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Fear Not or do not be afraid is in the Bible well more than 100 times! God repeats Himself when something is vital. And in today's world, courage, calm, confidence and bravery is an imperative.
Your Worst Fears
There have been numerous times I have had to face down my fears. Here are my top 10:
When I had to help cut my suicidal dad down when he was tempting to hang himself. I was 19.
? ? ? 2.When I was rushed into an emergency c-section when I was in labor with my first-born.
When the twin towers were toppled, and my speaking engagement was in New York a few days later. (Then flying nearly EVERY 9-11 since)
When I was concerned over life choices of a prodigal child.
When traveling to speak to military wives at the outbreak of Desert Storm.
When traveling alone to foreign countries.
When traveling alone on a dark mountain road, with no cell service- and getting lost. Or driving home to our boat marina where we now live, late at night, when a mentally ill homeless man roams and rants in our parking lot.
When the doctor shares seriously difficult medical news about my health-or my husband's.
When unforeseen circumstances unravel our finances and it feels we may lose everything we have worked so hard for.
Today, when I board a plane to travel and speak for God.
And there are many, many more times when you and I are called to face down our trials, troubles, traumas and tribulations!
The Path to Peace
So, what do we do when we know God wants to empower our courage? How can we move our heart and mind to a place we can embrace courage and walk out braver and bolder?
For years, this favorite verse was on my personal stationary:
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. (Hab 3:19)
But it is the CONTEXT of the verse that makes the promise so sweet and powerful:
Though the fig tree does not bud ?and there are no grapes on the vines,?though the olive crop fails ?and the fields produce no food,?though there are no sheep in the pen ?and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,???? I will be joyful in God my Savior. (Hab 3:17-18 emphasis added)
Seems God cannot, or will not, take us to the heights until we face down our fear of the depths.
Face Your Fears
To facedown your fears, ask:
"Even if the worst does happen, do I believe God is WITH me, FOR me, and IN me?
Plant yourself in the truth God will NEVER leave you! He is ALWAYS with you! One of my favorite verses I write about in my newer Discovering Hope in the Psalms: A Creative Bible Study Experience:
For you have been my hope, Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth (Psalm 71:5)
And the whole Bible echoes the security and safety found in the FACT that God is there for you-a present help in time of need (Psalm 46:1).
"I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Heb 13:5)
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Josh 1:9)
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)
.behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. (Mathew 28:20)
They will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
Put on Your Brave
When I need to put on my BIG GIRL BRAVE, I personalize and?pray the scripture. The power and path to courage, confidence and bravery is in God's Word and God's character. In Becoming a Brave New Woman, I have "winning words", ?verses of scripture to boost your bravery (on various topics) in every chapter so your can pray courage over your life, your family, your ministry and your future.
You can go to Amazon or Christianbook.com right now and download the kindle version of Becoming a Brave New Woman so you can have ALL those scripture prayers right at your finger tips anytime timidity, cowardice, or fear tries to creep into your thoughts, heart and life.
Here is a scripture prayer from chapter two of Becoming a Brave New Woman. Pray it OUT LOUD (because God's TRUTH vanquishes Satan-and YOU need to hear the truth aloud too!) Put your name right into the scripture and then step out in full faith, courage and bravery and LIVE the life and calling God has planned for you!
Have I not commanded you, ________________? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. The Lord himself goes before you, ________________???????, and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it. Be strong and very courageous, ________________??????. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. O Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, who shields my head in the day of battle. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you. Finally, ________________??????, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. And the God of all grace, who called you, ________________???????, to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast.In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
?Thru Christ–You are BRAVE!
Pam Farrel is an international speaker, author of over 50 books including bestselling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, and her three amazon bestselling creative Bible studies: Discovering Hope in the Psalms, Discovering Joy in Philippians and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament (co-authored with Jean E Jones and Karla Dornacher) she and her husband, Bill, are co-directors of Love-Wise. They have raised three brave sons, who have married three courageous daughters in laws, and Bill and Pam love pouring confidence in God into their 5 grandchildren. ?They reside on a live aboard boat slipped in southern California.
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Happy Father''s Day: Make Every Day A Great Day for Dad
Let''s give dad a break this weekend! Here is an excerpt from 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband: Put a Smile on His Face book that gives a glimpse of one simple and low or no cost gift you can give dad: TIME OFF THE CLOCK!
What a man finds romantic is a woman who will lower his stress! In MenAre Like Waffies-Women Are Like Spaghetti,I explain that men go to their favorite easy boxes to rest and recharge. God helped us women recognize these easy boxes in that most of them are shaped like boxes- the TV screen, the newspaper, the garage, the Xbox, the computer screen, the football field, the base? ball diamond, the basketball court, the pool table, the refrigerator, and the bed. The bed box (also known as the "Red Hot Monogamy" box) is a husband''s favorite box to go to when he is stressed out. This box or square is kind of like the center square on a bingo card, and a man can get to that box from every other square on his waffle.
Wow Assignment
Find out your man''s favorite easy box he goes to for recharging. Here are some ways to discover this vital information:
If given thirty minutes of dead time, what does he do?
If he were given a day off, where would he like to go?
What does he do now when stressed?
What does he watch on TV when relaxing? (Sports? Movies? Adventures? Fix-it shows?)
Instead of resenting your "waffleman" for needing to recharge, thank God he has a box to recharge in so he can maintain the energy to keep up with you! As Paul reminds us, ''''In everything give thanks" (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB).
Wow Date
Make him breakfast in bed and serve waffles. (A heart-shaped waffle iron works well!) Give him a note for one freeday off to do whatever he wants to enjoy his favorite "waffle box(es)". Include a gift card for something that helps him recharge. While you''re there in bed, why not enjoy some "bingo"? (And on the breakfast tray, include a creative note or give of Thanks! I appreciate you! Or add a favorite treat -- like for my man, coffee is and always gift!)
Ideas to make Father''s Day Love LAST!
Dad Duo: 10 Best Decisions a Man Can Make and 7 Simple Skills for Every Man by Bill Farrel
Give a copy of 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband, with a one year calendar marked with 52 date nights
Give a copy of Red Hot Romance Tips with a framed like of traits you LOVE about your man, A to Z.
Give a copy of Red Hot Monogamy with 8 "coupons for RHM" - one for each week of the 8 week guide to keeping your marriage sizzling hot.
More opportunities to build and bless your marriage and your man: June 26-28: Power Couples By Design Marriage & Biz Virtual Summit
If you are a couple that works in ministry or business TOGETHER, we are one of 10 couples presenting on various aspects, wise decisions, practical skills and biblical truths that can help you succeed at both LOVE and BUSINESS! Tune in and learn from "the best in the business", couples who have learned how to pull TOGETHER in the SAME direction to harness the best of their talents, skills, drive and personalities to create a winning team. (Our session with a Q and A after is Sunday June 28) This summit is a GIFT to help solopreneur, entrepreneur and small biz couples! Register Today!
Create a Thriving Marriage The Thriving Marriage Series: How to Create Deep Connection and Intimate Communication in Your Life and Marriage, starting July 6. This summit brings together more than 15 experts, including me, to share our best advice for cultivating effective communication and intimacy in your marriage. You can reserve your spot here, at no cost: Cultivate The Intimacy And Connection You Crave. If you're ready to transform your marriage and genuinely enjoy your relationship, we sincerely hope you'll join us for The Thriving Marriage Series.
Men Leaving a Lasting Legacy Your husband might enjoy these videos by Bill that wil pour life, love, parenting and grandparenting skills into his life:
Rise Up Men and Lead! (Recorded Easter weekend but message to me great anyday)
Promise Keepers "Navigating Stressful Times In Your Marriage" Zoom Webinar
Best Decisions a Man Can Make video Curriculum sample
Let''s pray this verse over your dad, husband and sons this weekend:
Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong. (1 Cor 16:13 HCSB)
(This is a verse we prayed over our three sons nearly every day as they grew up-- now they are all LIVING it out as men who are alert, firm in their faith, men who are great role models as husbands/ dads, and strong leaders in their careers, communities and churches. (Farrel sons with their families are pictured above). Prayer is the key to life formation and transformation).
God bless you! Happy Father''s Day!
Pam and Bill
PS: Photo of Bill Farrel by Elizabeth Balch (If you live in CA and would like a family or biz photo by her, email info@Love-Wise.com )
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Emerging from Your Cocoon
Re-entering life and face to face interactions from the "Shelter at Home" guidelines, to me is a little like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. Each butterfly chooses their own timing, and each must struggle to free themselves because it is the struggle that strengthens their wings. In a similar way, we will all be emerging and reentering our new normal and interactions with people at various times, levels of comfort, and applying various measures of safety (i.e.: masks/no masks; how many to gather with, how to work out social distancing, gloves or hand sanitizer, etc.) This is a time for great mercy, grace, compassion and flexibility as we all muddle through together. Eventually, God will make a way for us to flap our beautiful wings and soar. For now, let's apply grace, kindness, patience and pray for each other as we begin to shed the Covid Cocoon. (As your church returns to LIVE and IN PERSON worship services, could you send us a message and let us know. We'd like to pray for YOUR pastor)
Below are many resources to bless and build you, your marriage and your family as we re-enter a little at a time over the months ahead. Please read through and select the activities and items that will best bless and build your, your life and relationships:
Live to Thrive: Tonight: #WisdomWednesday This weekly zoom gathering is our gift to the Love-Wise Community but if you have not yet registered, please register to get your unique link to meet us on Zoom. This week for our quick interview, is Pam's talented friend, songwriter, Michele Lawrence (who preformed at Pam's birthday Joy Jubilee last year at the release of Discovering Joy in Philippians) And Bill will bring a Bible devotion and dialogue time so we can all interact and apply the Word to our life!
May 28. This Thursday Evening (6 pm PT/9 pm Et) Bill will be one of the featured guests on Promise KeepersLivestream on PK Facebook and YouTube-created especially for MEN! Go here to get more information and to register for this gift to the guys in your family.
June 1:Enrich Your Family Interactions: Health, Love and Family Summit: Around the Table, I am a part of a two week online talk show (that began May 18) hosted by my friend, April, who features experts in family connections and creativity around the meal table (My interview is June 1). I hope you sign up for this no cost event.
Calling all SINGLES!2020 Vision Online Singles Conference - We are keynoting at this online event for SINGLES. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 7:30 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 12:30 PM & 7:00 PM, Tickets: http://www.singlepassion.com AMAZING Early Bird Price, ONLY $10 per person. - PLEASE INVITE EVERY SINGLE YOU KNOW (They can live ANYWHERE and be a part!)
June 17 and 18 - Please HOLD these two evenings (Wednesday and Thursday) to spend with Pam and Bill in a Zoom-based conference! Living Love-Wise Marriage Conference: Reopening Your Heart, Life and Love. (new material!) We will have link to register later this week.
June 26-27 A Little She Time: I (Pam) am teaming with some of my BEST FRIENDS to create a couple of days of RENEWAL for women! I will be sharing on Renewing Hope, Renewing YOU: Re-Creating a Simply Beautiful Life! (See speakers and schedule) Register here to bless Love-Wise ministry.
Online at Your Convenience: Revive and Thrive conference is now live! I am one of 10 speakers bringing encouragement, enrichment and important inspiration in 10 vital areas of a woman''s life. There are 10 digital gifts and all 10 speakers are offering a follow up zoom gathering. And you have 30 days to watch (videos available thru June 30! All for just $15. Info and Registration
Built to Bless YOU! We will be headed to mailbox to send orders in a few days, remember to use code BIRTHDAY to save at www.Love-Wise.com . It's Pam's Birthday month but we want to give gifts to you too. Here is a link to Infectious Joy 30 Day devotional download gift; Link to Pam's newest blog on Home Run to Happiness! 4 Simple steps to a winning mindset. Interview with Pam on miracles God has given that will help you trust God for the miracles you might need today.
Becoming a Brave New Woman: S.T.E.P. into God's Adventure is now just $1.99 on kindle! Share the Blessing! Some have asked about giving to help us continue in ministry at this time. If you are wanting to give a gift to Pam for her birthday, please consider joining the Living Love-Wise Community. 3 membership options:
Digital ($1.98/mo)"The one who gets wisdom loves life." (Proverbs 19:8) Resource ($4.19) "We Love because He [God] first loved us" (1 John 4:19) Developer ($22.22) "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others." (2 Tim 2:2)
Or you can donate any amount to our nonprofit organization Proverbs 19:8 (love-wise.com/donate). When you donate, you can add a line of greeting, a prayer, a scripture or well wishes. You can also drop a card or check in the mail: Love-Wise, 3600 S Harbor Blvd #116, Oxnard, CA 93035.
Here is a beautiful scripture photo by our friend, Debbie Douglass, featuring key verse from our last Living Love-Wise Community Zoom Gathering. (Notice the cool symbolism-the wings make a heart! Now that is fabulous art!) FYI: Debbie will be guest interview on June 3.
Praying this verse of grace over you and those you love! May we love like God:
But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.(Psalm 86:15 ESV)
May God help us all Live Love-Wise as we emerge from our "cocoons"
Pam and Bill Farrel
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Celebrate! It's Pam's birthday but we are celebrating YOU and those YOU LOVE!
As a gift to you and your family, all resources at Love-Wise are discounted. Use Code BIRTHDAY
The Gift of Overcoming Joy: From Crisis to Celebration
Ever had one of those days? Yeah, we had one of those this week. A foreign hacker has made our life miserable. Instead of broadcasting our usual #MarriageMonday, we had #MondayMayhem! We are still looking for solutions to the hacker's havoc. (Do you work at Facebook, perhaps?)
Anyway, we ALL have those tough days and we are living in a stressful season, so how can we rebound when the first moments of your day bring bad news? One of my favorite verses that has become a life line of hope is featured in my books Discovering Hope in the Psalms and Discovering Joy in Philippians:
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness . . . (Psalm 30:11)
People know me (Pam) as a woman who "chooses joy" so how does this verse help us cultivate a happier heart? Let me share the meaning of a few key words and the pieces of the puzzle of how to handle hardship will come together:
Turn is a powerful picture of God's ability to overturn, change or overthrow grief.
Mourning is a deep lament accompanied by grief and wailing.
Dancing here is joyful movement like the kind you might experience at a wedding. It is similar to how Miriam lead the people of Israel in celebrating, rejoicing and praising God for delivering Israel from Egyptian slavery and miraculously parting the Red sea so His chosen people could walk to safety on dry land.
Loosening the sackcloth is a picture of God breaking you free and releasing you from the identity of grief and mourning that is captured by this tradition of wearing rough sackcloth and heaping ashes on your head when you are dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Clothed me with gladness is the beautiful action of removing your apparel of grief and cloaking you with gladness, delight, pleasure and exceeding happiness. It is the kind of joy you would experience at a festival. Hope moves to joy because only God can completely free you and refashion you for a festival with Him!
Notice that God does the heavy lifting and takes all the action in this verse! We simply have to want God to free us and allow Him to do what HE does best- bring you supernatural joy! Today, pray up your concerns and burdens to the One who can replace any grief with a deep abiding joy.
Birthday Blessings for YOU!
This is my (Pam's) Birthday week so we have some gifts to help you and those you love celebrate the transformation God brings to life.
The Gift of CONNECTION: Experiences to bring joyful transformation: Revive and Thrive conference is now live! I am one of 10 speakers bringing encouragement, enrichment and important inspiration in 10 vital areas of a woman''s life. There are 10 digital gifts and all 10 speakers are offering a follow up zoom gathering. And you have 30 days to watch! All for just $15. Info and Registration: (Pam's follow up zoom, with some Wow Wife ideas and a Q and A with Bill and Pam is this Thursday, her birthday, at 1 pm PT. If you haven't yet registered for Revive and Thrive, please do. (You should have gotten an email from Revive and Thrive with zoom link to join Bill and Pam Thursday 5/21 for the Q and A, if you can't find it, email info@Love-Wise.com).
CHANGE: My family came in town and surprised me for a 24 hour celebration,
so our#wisdomwednesday will now be on SUNDAY May 24. On SUNDAY at 6:06 pm PT we will be on LIVE and face to face with you (and your mate) in a zoom meeting room. This is a smaller, more personal setting, so we will get to TALK! It is our gift to the Love-Wise Community but you do need to register to get your unique link to meet us on Zoom. . This week the Marjion family, talented musicians we met at Cannon Beach Conference Center, will bring upbeat music and ideas for family fun; Pam will share her biblical perspective on growing bolder not just older, and Bill will bring a Bible devo and dialogue time so we can all interact and apply the Word to our life!
Health, Love and Family Summit: Around the Table, I am a part of a two week online talk show (that began May 18) hosted by my friend, April, who features experts in family connections and creativity around the meal table (My interview is June 1). I hope you sign up for this no cost event because it will bless and build your family (and because April is a military mom with a deployed mate and it would encourage her too!)
2020 Vision Online Singles Conference - We are keynoting at this online event for SINGLES. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 7:30 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 12:30 PM & 7:00 PM, Tickets: https://singlevision2020.eventbrite.com. ?AMAZING Early Bird Price, ONLY $10 per person. - PLEASE INVITE EVERY SINGLE YOU KNOW (They can live ANYWHERE and be a part!)
Date Night! Saturday May 23 at 7 pm PT, Bill and I will be guest speakers at a date night, and you can register to join us. Topic: Marriage in the Whirlwind: Marriage Under Stress. Studies are now starting to reveal what we all knew -- "Shelter at Home" can be a super opportunity for togetherness, or a stressor because of so much togetherness! MVPCtoday.org
HOLD THESE DATES: June 17 and 18 - two evenings (Wednesday and Thursday) with Pam and Bill in a Zoom-based conference! Living Love-Wise Marriage Conference: Shelter at Home Edition (new material!) We will have link to register later this week.
Gifts to bring glad growth: Infectious JOY! ebook will help you cultivate calm delight with a verse a day about joy and a create method for processing and applying these verses.
Camp at Home: My friend, award winning author Susan Yates, has a new book, Cousin's Camp, full of incredible ideas for family gatherings. But many of us are wondering when we will be able to travel or gather with extended family so she created this downloadable as a gift packed full of a hundred creative ideas for camp at home (fun as a family right where you are!)
Good Shepherd: Here is an inspirational article on Psalm 23 that I penned from my experiences growing up as a Bo Peep shepherd on our family sheep farm. (More on Psalm 23 and other Psalms of HOPE are in Discovering Hope in the Psalms)
Becoming a Brave New Woman: S.T.E.P. into God's Adventure is now just $1.99 on kindle!
Here is a gorgeous gift of a scripture photo by Living Love-Wise member #WisdomWednesday friend, Debbie Douglass.
The Gift of your Friendship
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Praying today's theme verse over you:
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, (Psalm 30:11)
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8 ?Innovative Ideas for Making Meaningful Memories and Forging Family Fun This Summer
By Pam Farrel on Jul 05, 2020 01:57 pm
This will go down in history as one of the most unusual July 4 weekends– the most surreal summers– in history. Here are 8 ideas to bring a little celebration and joy to your family on holidays– and any of the summer weeks ahead when many of us are still sheltering at home:
BBQ and Bake Off
Yes, you may decide the prudent choice is a family only backyard barbque, or a small gathering of a few friends or extended family-socially distanced, of curse, but you can still make it FUN. If grilling is your groove, here is a recipe for Bill's Sizzing Turkey Burgers. An idea to bring in a splash of the patriotic, have the family bring a red, white and blue dish (I have saved some on this July 4 pinterest board)? ?If you'd rather bake inside rather than bake in the sun outside, put on a fun cooking show, and have a family bake off where each makes a dessert, then watch a fun family movie while you enjoy your "just desserts"
Backyard Bonaza
Yes, the Olympics were postponed, but host your own family competition! We have spoken for and enjoyed many fun family memories at Christian family camps. If you have loved going to family camps like like Forest Home, Cannon Beach, Forest Springs or Word of Life ?bring some of those camp games and songs home. The "in it to win it" games like cup stacking, domino trains, the old-fashion three legged race or human barrel race are sure to create a few giggles. My friend, Mary Rice Hopkins, has posted numerous fun songs in her Camp Quarenentine series. In addition, you can use this weekend or this month as an opportunity to set your back yard up for more summer ?family fun. Create a swing set fort, giant jinga (TM)? set of wooden blocks, build a corn hole bean bag toss, put up a tree swing, take a log slice and paint a tic tac toe or checkers board. ?I have collected some? DIY back yard ideas on my Pinterest Boards: Fun Backyards , Out door Dates and Beautiful patios and backyards.?You can also spend the day planting a vegatable garden or planting flowers to perk up your home-and your spirits-with a bit of color!
Make a Splash
In many states (including ours) the beaches and community pools are closed. But do not let that hold you back from some enjoyable water works.? I created a Pinterest Spalshpad and Water Works board: Make your own splash pad (when I was a child, my dad connected up soaker hoses and various sprinklers to create a water wonderland). Or create a "slip and slide" or fill water balloons or give each family member a water blaster and have a family competition. If you are fortunate enough to have a pool, play some water games like sharks and minos, or ring and pool toy retrevial, mermaid water ballet, Marco Polo, or deckside charades-be involved with the kids-it keeps it safer and makes a memory. Even washing the cars can be cool? when the reward at the end is water party.
Walk and Talk
There may be some back country trails open, so pack up a basket of favorite food and drinks, take a drive into the scenic countryside, then hike to a beautiful and serene place for your family picnic. On the stroll back, make it a prayer walk for the USA (and this week was also Canada Day).
Download the 40 Day Prayer guide from National Day of Prayer 2020
Arts and Crafts
Paint rocks with encouraging words (or patriotic sayings) then go on a family walk and leave them along the walking path to cheer others. Pick up (or build) birdhouses and each family member paint a birdhouse and create a little garden community. Have a backyard paint and sip celebration by putting out some canvases, paints, and brushes. Maybe add a lemonade bar and offer 4 or 5 different lemonade or ice tea options (I have collected some refreshing summer lemonade and tea options on my Pinterest board) You might be able to pick up an art kit to polish stones, make jewelry, lip balm, fingernail art or simply search Pinterest "home art projects" with the age of your child(ren). Our family are Lego lovers-if you are too, jump in and create a whole new world while having a discussion of what values, actions and choices strengthen society.
Family History Day
In recent weeks, the headlines have been a bit combative on the topic of history. Because of this, you might want to expose your children to how your family fits into halls of history. ?If you live with extended family or grandma and grandpa can join you all (maybe by zoom), ask them to tell some family stories. For example, my grandfather gained hero status when at age 6, he gathered the herd of cattle in a blizzard–thus saving the family from huger and financial ruin. ?Try a little research through a site like Ancestry and find something or someone to celebrate. For example, in our family tree we have some rodeo champions (so for fun we had our sons get a rope to see if they could lasso a tree trunk or sawhorse); Four? generations back, my family landed from New Zealand on the Oregon coast with their flock of sheep and walked them to their new homestead in Idaho. (In this example, maybe make shepherds' pie for a meal), and they also became dairy farmers (so we LOVED cranking out some homemade ice cream with fresh fruit. each Independence Day Week)
Go a little further back on the family tree to explore your cultural origins. Maybe look up your family name shield, and create your own family crest. For us, on both Bill and my side of the family tree, our roots lead to Ireland and Scotland (I am a McMillian, Bill is? a McBean) ?We enjoyed learning more about the faith of our forefathers from ?movies by our friend Rebecca Friedlander Thin Places and Celtic Pilgrimage.? (Why not add in a meal of cultural favorite foods: Perhaps some Asian flare, authentic Mexican, ?Italian comfort food, Mediterranean pita and hummus, symbolic dishes from the Holy Land, some Sunday family dinner Soul food,? or in our case, popping open a tin of buttery biscuits or Scottish shortbread and jam. Perhaps gather recipes from extended family and create a family favorites cookbook with recipes and family stories)
If tweens, teens or young adults, make up your household, or you have a "Walton's" extended family sheltering together, buy a wooden box crate, wooden treasure box or a wooden dining room chair and each paint the story of your own lives. While painting and creating, share victories, obstacles overcome, as well as mistakes and course corrections. Talk heart to heart as you create. You might end the day watching a movie connected to your family story. For example, we just watched The Dust Bowl documentary series because Pam's family were farmers and wheat combiners in Oklahoma during this time. We had interesting conversations after because part of the family in our history? had a strong faith in God that carried them through while others tried to drown their depression in drinking. Set your family up for some of these deeper conversations on family values, helping your community, and how to cultivate a marriage and family with Staying Power.
In my book 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman, I share:
"The single most important thing you can do for your family may be the simplest of all: develop a strong family narrative". In an article for New York Times, Bruce Feiler's author of "The Secrets of Happy Families" shared some insightful revelations from the research of Dr. Marshall and Sarah Duke, and their colleague, Dr. Robyn Fivush:
"The more children knew about their family's history, the stronger their sense of control over their lives, the higher their self-esteem and the more successfully they believed their families functioned. The "Do You Know?" scale turned out to be the best single predictor of children's emotional health and happiness"
Create a Family Business
Have a family meal and discuss your family's strengths, talents, and resources. Living in this world of economic shutdown, we can choose to look back in history for some hope: Approximately 375 BC, Plato wrote
"Necessity is the mother of invention".
Centuries before that, the Bible captures story of Job's need to restart after losing EVERYTHING! Look what God did:
And the LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. . (Job 42:12)
Joyce Meyer comments that God gave Job "double for his trouble"
As a date, to kick off the vision of having an entrepreneurial marriage and family, watch the Power Couples By Design Marriage Conference-currently FREE and available on demand to watch at your convenience. We were one of 11 speakers equipping, encouraging, educating, and offering enrichment to couples who want strength and unity in their work and love lives as well as success in providing for their families.
Plan for a Better Tomorrow
Holiday weekends can also include home improvement projects, organizing blitzes and planning and preparation for future personal and professional success. Here are some tools and activities to prepare you for building better days ahead:
The Marriage Meet Up: His and Her Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life IS NOW AVAILABLE! (If you pre-ordered already, we will be shipping your book set to you!) ?If you ?WANT to order this helpful marriage enrichment planner set, if you order your His and Her set ?from Love-Wise by July 15, you will also get an invitation to a? live zoom with us? in the near future where we will give you tips on maximizing this powerful marriage tool.
Bill and Pam Farrel are authors of 50+ books, international speakers, and Co-Directors of Love-Wise.com? . They usually are found on their home aboard a Live Aboard boat docked in So Ca, but they are currently sequestering in a 300 Foot RV to care for Bill’s 91- year- old- parents and the Farrels find themselves communicating Loving Love Wise wisdom thru numerous virtual events.
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Wonderful Wow Wife Weekend of Wisdom:
Below are a few opportunities. We pray you will take advantage of one or more to build and bless your marriage, family, or future:
July 24-25 First Place 4 Health Joy Adventure Virtual Summit
I will be speaking on Choosing Joy! The Simply Beautiful Life! (I speak Saturday morning and will share highlights from Discovering Joy in Philippians, 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman and my personal weight loss and health renewal journey. There will be sessions on health, fitness, nutrition, and many other wellness topics taught by some of my best friends. Boost your immunity, confidence, and energy! First Place 4 Health literally helped save my life-maybe it is time to invest in YOU and YOUR health and wellness too! Register TODAY (available to watch LIVE or LATER at your convenience!)
July 24-25 release dateRebound to Your Highest Virtual (Pre-recorded) Women''s Conference
I will speak on Stronger Marriage, Stronger Family (highlights from The Marriage Code and 10 Best Decisions a Parent Can MakeMy session releases Saturday) . Register today-then watch at YOUR convenience. For less than the price of lunch with a friend-you can have time with 11 amazing Christian leaders pouring into YOU. [I have LOVED watching these!]
July 6- 27 Thriving Marriage Series Online Summit
Bill and Pam speak on Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, and many of the nation's top marriage experts share each day. Learn more [ June 27 ALL SPEAKERS MESSAGES ARE AVAILABLE as our gift!]
June 28-July 30 Power Couples By Design On Demand Virtual Conference. We are one of 11 couples who all share various aspects on marriage and biz enrichment. We speak on Finding Your Marital AHA from our newest book Marriage Meet Ups a his and Hers devotional and planner for couples that want purpose, passion and productivity. ORDER YOUR SET before July 31 and you will receive an invitation to a live zoom gathering with the Farrels.
Wisdom Wednesday - Every Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT, a LIVE Zoom online bible study and discussion with Pam and Bill. It is our gift to you, but you need to register to receive unique zoom link.
Have a blessed weekend!
We pray we see you online -soon!
Pam and Bill Farrel
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Creative Thanksgiving Deconstruction
By admin on Nov 25, 2020 12:50 pm
Creative Thanksgiving Deconstruction
We get it! You want to be with family for Thanksgiving, but maybe:
Your state is restricting it (Oh, believe us, we are compassionate to those with Governors who are gifted at government over-reach. We live in CA!le)
Your family might be afraid. Everyone has their own comfort levels.
You may have family members who are higher risk (elderly or morbidity issues)
Travel feels nearly impossible under current restrictions
Whatever the reason, you still long for real family interpersonal connection. In cooking, some of the best meals? come when you deconstruct favorites and give them a new twist. We have taken a few family and holiday? favorites and given them a new slant. Here are a few ideas to enrich the relationship side of this holiday:
If ZOOM is the ROOM:
We have always been a far-flung family, which was not too much of a challenge UNTIL we became caregivers to Bill's 91-year-old parents AND COVID-19 hit. Until COVID-19, we had more hands-on medical help, but during the quarantine, we are main caregivers. With these factors in place, it has been nearly 11 months since we have seen most of our family. Because of this, we have become highly creative with zoom and Facebook video messenger. We host a monthly birthday bash. These are a few of the themes and activities. Here are a few ideas to add in some fun and create memories.
YeeHaw! :Bar-Be-que and Line Dancing - I sent gift cards for the ribs, we all wore cowboy/cowgirl country attire, then one of my sons led us in a line dance lesson.
Princess Pictionary: We all dressed royal and then I gave "drawing" assignments related to those with "royal" birthdays.
Sundae Sunday I sent ice cream gift cards and we shared favorite summer memories as we ate ice cream treats.
Paint and Sip: I sent art kits and each family brought their own refreshments. The kids painted ahead o time, but we had them do a virtual art show explaining the inspiration of their work.
Rocking Good Time: I sent paint and asked the family to gather rocks and paint inspiring words on them. We read the picture book, Scribble Stones" then walked and placed hope, joy, love, peace, etc. along pathways in each of our neighborhoods
Chalked Full of Hope: I sent colored chalk kits to each family and asked them to do an inspirational verse or Easter saying. We called this driveway evangelism, and we gained inspiration from each other's creativity.
Masquerade Ball: We all are required to wear masks in this pandemic, so you can either decorate them and host a competition or skip the medical masks and wear costumes!
Dance Party: We had a family dance off! Last family member left dancing was the winner. Our 4 hear old granddaughter wins every time! It is also fun to make up NEW dance moves. (I am working on the "Pandemic pivot!")
How Sweet It Is: Zoom from your kitchens and share dessert recipes, and if possible, box them up and mail samples after.
(Note: usually there is a "story time" and perhaps a children's game like Simon Sez as a part of each Zoom hour-and the Zooms end with a family share and prayer time.)
If LIVE is the JIVE
Instead of looking at what you can NOT do, look for what you still CAN DO:
Paint Your Prayers: Each draw or paint a world post pandemic
Play a Family Football game in the back yard or a round of frisbee golf in the park
Take a Thankful Walk where you thank and praise God for everything you see (a kind of spiritual "Eye Spy" activity.
Hike someplace inspiring or hike to raise money for a worthy cause.
Drive a country road and stop for a prayer time at sunset
Do a craft together (I just made a Thankful wreath with my granddaughter- each family member will share one thing they are thankful for and the wreath will become the table centerpiece)
Hold a contest: Try dominos lined up, then tipped over; giant Jenga, cornhole, horseshoes, red cup towers (Or T.P. stacking!) I purchased new ping pong paddles and balls so the Farrels who can gather will help the kids have a more fun day with a tourney (I will let you know in an upcoming newsletter, so be sure to sign up for our monthly Living Love-Wise Community Update)
Radiant Joy sheet where each family fills in praises SINCE Covid began (look for silver lining)
Live Your Legacy: Plan a whole day doing activities and games of your heritage (We are McMillians and McBeans, so some backyard "Scottish games" would be our plan)
Create Your Family Crest: Here is an except from 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make on how to create your own family compass.
Freebie Fun: In our just released 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make book, we give simple, and almost free ideas like Make a Thankful Tree, and over the thanksgiving weekend people write praises, items of gratitude and appreciation and tapes to the Thankful Tree' Or rake real leaves and jump into the pile; Create a Thankful Chain, take strips of paper and write items you are thankful for and hang chain as garland over your doorway.
Make a Mini Movie to send digitally to your far away family.
Pinterest Perfectly Imperfect Party: Have each family member hop on Pinterest and select and idea for the family to do together
Backyard (or Basement) Build Out: Take the weekend to add entertainment items to your family treasure trove: Make a corn hole set, a tree house, bean bag toss, ring toss over bottles, etc.
Make homemade
- ice cream and have a bar of toppings
- waffles and topping bar
- coco/coffee and mix ins
- smore variety bar and roast over a firepit
Our family is praying for your family to have a blessed thanksgiving-no matter if you are physically near or far-we are praying your will be close at heart.
For his anger lasts only a momen
t, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. (Psalm 30:5)
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BREAKTHROUGH TO BLESSING Please join us for a special BREAKTHROUGH TO BLESSING study of Eph 3:20 TONIGHT at Wisdom Wednesday with Pam and Bill Farrel
Here is link to join at 6:06 pm pt.
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Looking forward to seeing you tonight!
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Overcoming Joy: From Crisis to Celebration
By Pam Farrel on May 24, 2020 11:34 am
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Ever had one of those days? Yeah, we had one of those earlier this past week. ?A foreign hacker has made our life miserable. Instead of broadcasting our usual #MarriageMonday, we had #MondayMayhem! We are still looking for solutions to the hacker's havoc. (Through the network of one of our dear friends, we finally found a REAL PERSON at Facebook to help us. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING!)
Anyway, we ALL have those tough days?and we are living in a stressful season, so how can we rebound when the first moments of your day bring bad news?? One of my favorite verses that has become a life line of hope is featured in my books?Discovering Hope in the Psalms?and??Discovering Joy in Philippians:
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness . . .?(Psalm 30:11)
People know me (Pam) as a woman who "chooses joy" so how does this verse help us cultivate a happier heart? Let me share the meaning of a few key words and the pieces of the puzzle of how to handle hardship will come together:
Turn is a powerful picture of God's ability to overturn, change or overthrow grief.
Mourning?is a deep lament accompanied by grief and wailing.
Dancing here is joyful movement?like the kind you might experience at a wedding. It is similar to how Miriam lead the people of Israel in celebrating, rejoicing and praising God for delivering Israel from Egyptian slavery and miraculously parting?the Red sea so His chosen people could walk to safety on dry land.
Loosening the sackcloth is a picture of God breaking you free and releasing you from the identity of grief and mourning that is captured by this tradition of wearing rough sackcloth and heaping ashes on your head when you are dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Clothed me with gladness? is the beautiful action of removing your apparel of grief and cloaking you with gladness, delight, pleasure and exceeding happiness. It is the kind of joy you would experience at a festival.
Hope moves to joy because only God can completely free you and refashion you for a festival with Him!
Notice that God does the heavy lifting and takes all the action in this verse! We simply have to?want?God to free us and?allow?Him to do what HE does best-?bring you supernatural joy!? Spend time this month? cultivating Infectious Joy with the free 30 day devotional ebook I created so our joy could be more contagious than the corona virus.? Each day is a verse power-packed with joy and a simple yet creative way to process and apply the verse to your life. God can help you wake up with more joy— then hold on to it all day long.
Today, pray up your concerns and burdens to the One who can replace any grief with a deep abiding joy.
Lord, please transform my life by transforming me. Remove my sadness, grief and discouragement with YOU HOPE, HELP, and? HEALING. Restore my joy. I want to hold a festival of hope, joy and peace with YOU! Amen
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Pam Farrel is the author of? over 50 books and co-author of the Amazon bestsellers, Discovering Joy in Philippians, Discovering Hope in the Psalms and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: A Creative Bible Study Experience? (Co-authors Jean? Jones and Karla Dornacher) www.Love-Wise.com??
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Rebound to Your Best & Blessed Life!
We wanted to send you all a little devotional enrichment and some opportunities for you to rebound your marriage, health, family, and future. Please read through to the end-we are praying God will encourage or equip you with the next step to bring the "Hope and future" He promises:
I have been reading Nehemiah lately. He has long been one of our favorite biblical leaders. In many ways, I can relate to what I see in Nehemiah's life and world:
They said to me, "Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire." When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. (Neh 1:3-4)
Ever feel like a good cry during these persistent pandemic days? My guess is all of us have experienced a little discouragement or depression. It is human to spiral down when the stressors mount. Watch what Nehemiah did to spiral back up again to make things better:
Pray For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. 5 Then I said: "Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. (Read all prayer Neh 1:3- 11)
Praise As If Victory is Won They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand. Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man." (Neh 1:10-11)
Plan and Plead Your Case ".but I said to the king, "May the king live forever! Why should my face not look sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?" The king said to me, "What is it you want?" Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king, "If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it." (Neh 2:5)
Proactively Work God's Plan Then I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace." 18 I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me.
They replied, "Let us start rebuilding." So, they began this good work. (Neh 2:17-18)
What is God asking you to rebuild in this season of "Shelter at Home"?
Below are a few opportunities. We pray you will take advantage of one or more to build and bless your life, your marriage, family, or future:
July 24-25 First Place 4 Health Joy Adventure Virtual Summit
I will be speaking on Choosing Joy! The Simply Beautiful Life! (I speak Saturday morning and will share highlights from Discovering Joy in Philippians, 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman and my personal weight loss and health renewal journey. There will be sessions on health, fitness, nutrition, and many other wellness topics taught by some of my best friends. Boost your immunity, confidence, and energy! First Place 4 Health literally helped save my life-maybe it is time to invest in YOU and YOUR health and wellness too! Register TODAY
July 24-25 Rebound to Your Highest Virtual (Pre-recorded) Women''s Conference
I will speak on Stronger Marriage, Stronger Family (highlights from The Marriage Code and 10 Best Decisions a Parent Can Make) . Register today-then watch at YOUR convenience. For less than the price of lunch with a friend-you can have time with 11 amazing Christian leaders pouring into YOU.
July 6- 26 Thriving Marriage Series Online Summit
Bill and Pam speak on Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, and many of the nation's top marriage experts share each day. Learn more
June 28-July 30 Power Couples By Design On Demand Virtual Conference. We are one of 11 couples who all share various aspects on marriage and biz enrichment. We speak on Finding Your Marital AHA from our newest book Marriage Meet Ups a his and Hers devotional and planner for couples that want purpose, passion and productivity. ORDER YOUR SET before July 31 and you will receive an invitation to a live zoom gathering with the Farrels.
Wisdom Wednesday - Every Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT, a LIVE Zoom online bible study and discussion with Pam and Bill. It is our gift to you, but you need to register to receive unique zoom link.
This verse was sent to us by one of our friends in the Love-Wise Membership Community. Photo by Debbie Douglass, also in our Living Love-Wise community. Praying it for you and those you love.
We pray we see you online -soon!
Pam and Bill Farrel
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We are all Fixer-Uppers - Colossians 1:21-29
By Bill Farrel on Apr 06, 2020 05:05 pm
Why?
This may be the most often asked question in our world. As a young parent, I was amazed at the relentless way my sons could ask the why question:
Why do we wake up in the morning?
Why is the sky blue?
Why is grass green?
Why do I have to make my bed?
Why don't you want me to ask more questions?
I told my oldest son one day, "Brock, you cannot ask anymore 'why' questions today." His response was, "How come, dad?"
As adults, the questions are, to be sure, a little more serious and the most common one I have encountered is, "Why is life so difficult?" It presents itself in lots of different forms but it is basically the same question. Have you ever asked any of these:
Why does this always happen to me?
Why is my life more difficult than other people I know?
Why does one problem begin about the time another problem winds up?
Why are things so difficult when I work so hard?
Why Covid_19?
Why doesn't God rescue me (and my loved ones) from these crazy circumstances?
These questions all make sense so, of course, we ask them. In our hearts, we have a sense that life is supposed to be easier and simpler. The reality is, however, that our world was marred by the fall and mankind has been in a state of adjustment ever since. The good news, though, is God is at work in our hearts through all of the circumstances we wish would change.
Paul makes reference to this in Colossians 1:21-29. As I thought through this passage, it occurred to me that God views our lives similar to the way we view our houses. We love living in our homes but it takes a lot of work to remain comfortable there. They need to be cleaned, maintained and repaired. In some cases, they even need to be renovated.
One of the most remarkable results of the gospel is that we become the place where God dwells. "God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." (v. 27) When God first encountered each of us, however, our hearts were uninhabitable. Like me, "you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you." (v. 22-23) The word "reconciled" literally means "from another" and means we have been changed from one state to another. Since you trusted Christ as your Savior, He has been busy at work making your heart a place where He is comfortable. He is cleaning up areas that need cleaned; organizing areas that are in disarray; repairing areas that are broken and decorating your life with habits, attitudes and skills that make you a stunning place to dwell. As uncomfortable as it is, one of the techniques He uses is tough situations. Hard times uncover the areas of our lives He would like to work on so He enters our human struggles and goes to work on us.
One of the more interesting thoughts in this passage occurs in verse 29 where Paul says he "contends." This word has the idea of an aggressive comma and it is actually the Greek word from which we get our English word, comma. Just as a comma interrupts a sentence and introduces a new thought, God utilizes painful interruptions in our lives to introduce improvements He would like to make. He doesn't create or impose the difficulties; He just makes sure they are not wasted in helping us become better versions of ourselves.
Paul captures the heart of God when he reveals his motivation, "so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ." (v. 28) The word "present" means to "stand alongside." It is the same attitude you have when you say to a friend, "let me show you my house." It captures the satisfaction you feel with the improvements you have made that make your house a more comfortable place for you and your loved ones.
So, as we are all facing interruptions in our lives that interfere with our well-being, let's remind ourselves that God is going to be at work to make our hearts a better place for Him to live.
Speaking of becoming better, each week on the Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page, at 6:06 pm PT, we offer a short #MarriageMonday Date Night with a Facebook Live video and a “dinner and dialogue” idea to build and bless your love.
Also, each Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT, we invite you to join us for a #WisdomWednesday Zoom Living Love-Wise Meet Up. This is an INTERACTIVE evening that includes worship, a guest expert then a Bible devotional and discussion lead by Bill and Pam. We want to converse WITH you. It is free, just be sure to register to save your space.
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Are You a Happy Camper?
By Pam Farrel on Apr 22, 2020 03:53 pm
Normally, we love to camp with our family– as a recreational activity! Some of our fondest memories are of piling into an RV or cabin and heading to the beach, mountains or to speak at a family camp like Forest Home, Cannon Beach, or Sandy Cove.??
However today, we are in an RV and it is for a more serious, vital reason. We have CHOSEN to ride out the Covid 19Shelter at Home in a RV parked in the backyard of Bill's 91-year-old parents because they need 24/7 care and we are their best available option for keeping them safe. We live in a 300 square feet space (about the size of most people's kitchen!) ??We are kind of used to living small and simple as we were living on an 800 square foot boat docked on the beautiful Pacific. We have learned a few things about living happily-ever- after by dwelling? T.I.N.Y:
Talk It Out
??????????????? We need to communicate about EVERYTHING. Who is going to move right or left, who is going to open the refrigerator and who want to slide by to refill their coffee. We have to co-ordinate our schedules right down to who is going to be on zoom and when. We plan out our work tasks, errands, exercise plan and who get to shower first. (In many homes, this kind of co-ordination would also include who is going to oversee the children's recreation, education, and household chores)
Watch our “Are You a Happy Camper?” #MarriageMonday Facebook Live where we share even more and have some fun from our little RV.?
Invest In Your Purpose
??????????????? Life is just easier when we are busy living out the ministry God has called us to. In Pam's Get It Done, Girl: Maximize the Moments Action Planner, she shares about some studies that cite work flow options of block timing which allows enough time to hit your "work flow" or those moments you are so into your work, enjoying the creativity or focus so much that you lose track of time. In a tiny home, being lost in your work is a blessing.
Negotiate and Share Workload
? ? ? ?We negotiate who will work inside or outside. We created a lovely patio area with comfortable chairs in the shade so we can see to work on our laptops outdoors too. We negotiate who is going to prep and clean up which meals, who is going to run errands, and who is going to clean-and when. We even negotiate who controls the TV remote and when (and who is going to wear earphones to protect privacy, watch an alternative form of entertainment or even sleep because their spouse is snoring!)
Yield to the Holy Spirit
??????????????? God will whisper to your heart when to forgive, give grace, extend mercy, or share a compliment, a word of encouragement, some fond affection or even a joke! Because no one knows your mate like God who created him or her, He can give you the wisdom to lower tensions, to boost romance (Red Hot Monogamy) and to dwell together in TINY unity!
To help you build some marital bliss, our His and Hers set for a Marriage Meet Up has all the tools to help with all these choices and skills and helps a couple pull together in unity when before the stress of this world pulls a couple apart.
??????????????? Our soon to release Marriage Meet Up:A Planner for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life
We know you may still be feeling some stress and tension, so please enjoy Pam’s 30 Day Infectious Joy devotional. Each day includes a verse, a space to journal, color, process and personalize that verse to bring more joy to where you are living!
Bill and Pam Farrel are international speakers who are only speaking digitally these days. They are authors of more than 50 books and are really missing their kids and grandkids who lives many states away. The Farrels host zoom family digital parties which might include games, story time, prayer and share, a physical competition, or a dance party! They Co-Direct Love-Wise and offer #MarriageMonday date nights on the Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page (Monday eve at 6:06 pm PT), and #WisdomWednesday ?Zoom gatherings for the Living Love-Wise Community (Wednesday nights at 6:06 pm PT) .
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Pam and Bill''s Christmas and AnniversaryCelebration!
I want to PERSONALLY invite you and your mate to join us Dec. 16 at 6:06 pm PT, when we will host a special "Wisdom Wednesday" for our friends (you!) to join us for our wedding anniversary virtual party. Several of our friends who are "relationship experts" will join us to share tips to and traditions to make your Christmas full of romantic connections and family closeness.
Our guest relationship experts will include:
Jay and Laura Laffoon, Celebrate Your Marriage Marriage Ministry and soon to release: Ultimate Date Night
Robert and Kaylee Fukui, Power Couples by Design- help for entrepreneur couples
Arlene and James Pellicane, Happy Home Ministry, newly released Screen Kids and Grandparenting Screen Kids
Chris and Jamie Bailey, Expedition Marriage, newly released : Newlywed Devo
Rob and Joanna Teigen, Growing Home Together, Mr and Mrs a 365 day devo
Ellie and Bob Kay: Heroes at Home, Money Millhouse Podcast
Brenna and Chris Stull, Coach Mom Ministry and newly released bestseller, Coach Mom
We will also weave in fun interactions with you, giveaways, and we will stay online after our guests have shared and we will also share some "Secrets of Our Marriage Success" and chat with any of you who want to connect!
(This evening is our GIFT to you, but we do need you to register,then we will send a unique zoom link to you). Space limited. Register today.
Anniversary Week Bonanza! Everything 20% off til Dec18 on www.love-wise.com. Use code LOVE
Looking forward to seeing you and your mate at our Dec 16 Anniversary Party, And we invite you to become a member of our Living Love-Wise Community too!
Praying our life verse over you today too:
We love because He [God] first loved us. (1 John 4:19)
Pam and Bill Farrel
PS: I (Pam) am a part of a live AND virtual event Feb 26/27 where the conference proceeds benefit at risk girls. Please take advantage of earlybird registration to give a gift to you-- and these girls. Conference video
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Dear Friends,
Some important statistics and trends have motivated me to help YOU cultivate Joy in YOUR Life. It is evident we all need MORE JOY:
- 90% of Americans say Covid is raising their stress
- 34 percent increase in sales of divorce agreements during the "pandemic
- 41 percent think COVID-19 is likely to increase arguments
According to an AARP blog," Marinating in stress hormones can lead to a multitude of health issues, including headaches, heart attacks, weight gain, digestive troubles, skin rashes, general aches and pains, and even accelerated aging...high blood pressure.. insomnia."
But you can counter all this negativity with the positive application of God''s hope, help and happiness!
Join me in some JOY-building!
Discovering Joy in Philippians- Holiday Edition with Pam via Zoom
Dates: Nov 3 - Feb 9 (11 weeks sprinkled thru Election Day to Pre-Valentine''s)
Tuesdays, 6:06 PM PST ) Each week Pam will:
- Teach a Bible Lesson from Discovering Joy in Philippians
- Facilitate discussion and interaction
- Offer a creative option for processing the Word of God
- Bring practical life application to cultivate Joy in YOUR life
- Recommend ideas to bring meaning and happiness into holidays in this time frame
--Offer some laughter in our learning!
Register today (early bird pricing until 11/1) and invite friends and family-they could use some cheering up too! [You will need a copy of Discovering Joy in Philippians:A Creative Bible Study Experience, if you don't already have one. Pick one up here]
The joy of the Lord is your strength (Neh 8:10)
Praying for you!
Choosing joy! Pam Farrel
author of 50+ books
Co-Director of Love-Wise
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Dear Wow Wives!
This year, we have been going though 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband each Tuesday evening at 6:06 pm PT with a Facebook Live and a date idea for each week in our Red Hot Wives Challenge Facebook group. .
Now, with the CoronaVirus Shelter in Home directive, here are a few other ideas to make the most of your together time:
1. Be extra thoughtful. Hop on the Red Hot Wife Challenge Facebook group to watch past videos to get a few ideas on romancing your guy. And try simple kindnesses like: offer to bring him a drink, a snack, or rub his shoulders.
2. Give him a real day off (unless he is a first responder or working in medical field, in that case PLAN on how to give him significant time off after this ends-- and if YOU are one of these essential workers, THANK YOU! And plan to take time off together after the crisis has passed. Even dreaming together of a future get away can be a relaxing reprieve from the intensity of the news)
3. Give space. If EVERYONE is sheltering at home and you have a house full, consider having a "siesta" hour after lunch where everyone turns off media, heads to their bed for a rest, reading, or for other rejuvenation quiet time. Many cultures around the world enjoy this rest after lunch as a daily routine.
4. Make meals special. Cook together, try new recipes, splurge on dessert a few times a week. Or once a week, have the kids cook and clean up and serve mom and dad! A fun idea is have the children create a romantic dinner and then you tell your love story over the family meal.
5. Exercise Together. Try some new work out each day. Here is a link to one of our new favorite: Body and Soul phone all access app. Use code LW001 for discount. We also enjoy a daily prayer walk (social distancing all the way)
6. Read aloud to one another, or read poetry or scripture out loud.Start with the Song of Solomon in the middle of the Bible
7. Try new romantic ideas. Buy a copy of Red Hot Monogamy, there are 200 romantic ideas in it-- each of you take a different colored highlighter and mark off favorites then take turns trying them out!
8. Do a home fixer upper project together. Nothing says romance like the feeling of accomplishment after a fresh coat of paint or a reorganized garage!
9. Go through your closet and drawers and do a fashion show for each other! (and make bags for charity of the things that don''t fit or you don''t wear). Be sure to throw in ample compliments!
10 Grow in God together. Here is our invitation for you to join us-- TONIGHT-- and each Wednesday evening for #WisdomWednesday
Let's Connect- "Face to Face" thru Zoom
We have desired more community time with all of you who are family, friends, in our Love-Wise audience or readers and Living Love-Wise Members. One upside of having ALL of our in-person events cancelled thru the end of May (so far) is that we have a little time now to devote to getting our Zoom meetings up and running! Weekly, at least through this time of "social distancing", each Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT we will offer a #WisdomWednesday Zoom meet up. Each week will include worship by one of our favorite worship leaders/musicians, a bible teaching from Bill (or Bill and Pam) and a spotlight on a hot topic with an expert in that area, then a Q and A time where we can all process together to gain God's insights and apply them to each of our personal lives.
The first Zoom Meet Up is TONIGHT Wednesday, March 25th and will feature:
Rebecca Friedlander, musician, film producer, and author of the new book and TV series, Finding Beautiful and Launch Your Vision
Debbie Douglass: California's first female Fire Captain, former First Responder, with a unique ability to find accurate information and handle disasters of all kinds. Debbie will help all of us sort through the onslaught of information coming at us
This zoom meet-up is our no cost gift to you but space is limited, so if you are interested in attending, please register here before TODAY BY 4PM so we can be sure to hold a space for you. (Note: There is a direct link to our zoom on the receipt when you register, so check your inbox.) We look forward to "seeing" you "face to face" in this video conference setting. (Note: Zoom is an app you can download without cost from your App store, or log in directly from your browser.)
May God bless and keep you,
Pam and Bill Farrel
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Today is Pentecost Sunday. Why is this so vital to all of us?
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:1-4)
As we look around our world today, our world is in desperate need of God''s Spirit. Here are a few reasons:
The Spirit Helps Us Remember Christ''s Teaching: But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.(John 14:26)
The Spirit Helps Us Discern Truth: When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth... (John 16:13)
The Spirit Helps Us Reflect the Character of God: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal 5:22-23)
We need more of those traits of the Holy Spirit in our society. Please join us in praying for each who know Christ, listen and obey the Spirit''s whisper, and become a light pointing other''s to God and the hope and help found in a personal relationship with God.
More for YOU...
Here are a few opportunities to bless and build YOU, those you love or friends you know. Some are time sensitive, so please take a moment to read through and take action on those things that will encourage, equip or inspire you or someone you care about.
June 3 #WisdomWednesday Our friend, Debbie Douglass, a retired first responder trained in helping people with PTSD, will be our guest interview (Deb is also the photographer that creates the majestic photos we send each Wednesday) Bill will then bring a Bible devotion and discussion to help us all deal with those days when nothing seems to be going right. (These zoom gatherings are our gift but please register so we can send your unique link to join us. ) TONIGHT May 31: Last chance to register for Revive and Thrive conference ! I (Pam) am one of 10 speakers bringing encouragement, enrichment, and important inspiration in 10 vital areas of a woman''s life. There are 10 digital gifts and all 10 speakers are offering a follow up zoom gathering (that are recorded). And you have 30 days to watch (videos available thru June 30!) All for just $15. Info and Registration
TOMORROW June 1:Enrich Your Family Interactions: Health, Love and Family Summit: Around the Table, I am a part of a two week online talk show (that began May 18) hosted by my friend, April, who features experts in family connections and creativity around the meal table (My interview is June 1. Please tune in and please share on your social media. We chat about strengthening your marriage, family bonds, and the build character and leadership into your kids. (We give some gifts to you-- including Bill''s awesome "secret" spaghetti sauce recipe!) ). April is a military wife, so joining her on this Around the Table Summit is a great way to support a "hero at home" I hope you sign up for this no cost event.
June 5 -6: Calling all SINGLES!2020 Vision Online Singles Conference - We are keynoting at this online event for SINGLES. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 7:30 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 12:30 PM, 7:00 PM, Tickets: www.singlepassion.com AMAZING Early Bird Price, ONLY $10 per person. - PLEASE INVITE EVERY SINGLE YOU KNOW (They can live ANYWHERE and be
a part!)
June 26-27 A Little She Time: I (Pam) am teaming with some of my BEST FRIENDS to create a couple days of RENEWAL for women! I will be sharing on Renewing Hope, Renewing YOU: Re-Creating a Simply Beautiful Life! (See speakers and schedule) Register here to bless Love-Wise ministry.
May we be all be the light of God''s love,
Pam and Bill
PS: Birthday Blessings: This is Pam's Birthday Month - Use code BIRTHDAY before JUNE 3 when you order from Love-Wise.com to save.
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Reopen Your Heart, Reopen Your Home, Reopen Your Life!
Life and love these past several months has been a bit of a rollercoaster, right? We want to personally invite you to a marriage enrichment event we designed specifically to bless and build you and your marriage in this unusual season.
Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:30 - 7pm PT for Live Zoom (we will also record so you can watch at YOUR convenience).
Because we want to make sure everyone can come, register BEFORE Midnight Aug 21 and use code: REOPEN10 you will save $10 additional dollars (combined with earlybird, this is a 40%savings!)
Register here!!
Sheltering at Home has been both a blessing and a burden. The blessing: You may feel you gained safety from the pandemic and enjoyed more time with your spouse and children. Burden: Or, you may have experienced stress with SOOOO much time together 24/7, as if you are living in the "Groundhog Day" movie repeating the same day over and over and . . . Blessing: You may be ready to pause to ponder how to best use this unique time to benefit your life and relationships. Burden: You may be among those who are experiencing a rise in stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse, insomnia, worry or PTSD, and other difficulties. We want to help build and bless your marriage in this vital moment in history. Please join us for a two evening online virtual marriage conference.
New curriculum created to rebuild, restore, renew, revive your marriage
A biblical and practical framework on how to handle transitions
A template for decision-making in an ambiguous environment
How to listen to God and then take "your next best guess" in an uncertain world
Creative ways to lower stress and raise enjoyment-even in this season of life
Practical conflict management
How to stop escalation of negative behaviors and emotions
How to cultivate joy, happiness, peace, serenity, and calm
Proven methods for choosing priorities and techniques to move your life forward
Learn what to do when you don't know what to do
How to create affordable, fun, and memorable romance at home
Ideas for making memories and family fun
How to create and keep the "A.H.A. in Your Marriage"
How to have a Marriage Meet Up to keep the passion, purpose and productivity in your marriage
How to nurture an attitude of gratitude and the role of thankfulness in developing intimacy and connection
Managing your own healthy mindset
Helping you, your spouse and family stay strong emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually
Create a family compass to navigate God's best and blessed plan for your life, family, and future
Decide what are the positives you want to KEEP as a result of this Shelter at Home season.
How to know when to reach out for help, coaching and community
Early bird $39 if registered by Aug 21, $49 Aug 22- 27/28 and after. YES, WE WANT TO REGISTER NOW for the online marriage conference with Bill and Pam.
Deluxe option: conference and the Farrels newest book: His and Her Marriage Meet Up Set for couples who want more purpose, passion and productivity. $65 (postage included/ a savings of more than $10) Yes, we want the bundle: Conference registration AND the Marriage Meet Ups devotional planner set.
Praying for you and your marriage!
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up (Eccl 4:9)
Looking forward to "seeing" you on zoom at the conference!
Bill and Pam Farrel
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Stay Tuned!! May 18- June 7th.
I am looking forward to being a part of a team of family life experts who will be sharing a wide variety of topics to bring enrichment and connections to your family life. There is just something SPECIAL about the family table and the conversations and connections made there.
Here is a quote I love from my friend, Gari Meacham''s book from First Place 4 Health,Beyond Free , about gathering the family around your table: The table is where we gather. We sit and talk, share, dream, cry. We break bread and study at a table. We sip coffee and let our minds wander. We catch up on events and hold hands to pray. The table has a heartbeat.
Health Love and Family Presents- Discover How to Rebuild Family Connections Around the Table
Let''s connect!
In these unprecedented times, are you searching for answers about connections in your family?
Are you ready to deepen your relationship with your spouse or your children?
Do you want to know how to effectively communicate with the people in your home?
Are you tired of feeling like everyone in your house are zombies obsessed with their electronics?
I've been passionate about these issues for years now. In less than a month, I'm excited to announce that I'll be taking part in a summit that directly addresses these relevant topics and more.
I'm joining my friend April who has created an online interview series that will feature a variety of over 20 speakers who have made themselves available in the midst of the chaos in the world right now. (You will LOVE my friend, April! She is a vibrant retired military serviceperson MARRIED to a DEPLOYED military leader! So PLEASE show your love and support by attending.) We will be sharing our knowledge and experiences with you for FREE! (My interview airs June 1).
These conversations will give you so many helpful ideas of how you can start to connect with your family. Imagine having the answers you need and want to make sure that you are on the right path, ESPECIALLY now when things feel shaky. Take that step and begin to learn how to establish the meaningful, real, and fun relationships you were meant to have with your loved ones.
JOIN US HERE aroundthetableconnections.com/
I look forward to seeing how God blesses and builds you and your family through this online event. It is free, but you will also have the optional opportunity to purchase the whole package, an 50% of those funds will be donated to COMPASSION International to help feed KIDS!
Praying for YOU and all those you love!
Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, (Acts 2:26)
Pam Farrel
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Woman of Influence: Sojourner Truth
By Pam Farrel on Jun 19, 2020 03:59 pm
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So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36)
In 1996, InterVarsity Press published my first solo book for women: ?Woman of Influence: 10 Traits of Those Who Want to Make A Difference. At the time, I believe it was the first books written by a woman in leadership, written for women in leadership, or those wanting to step into leadership. I wanted to include the stories of inspiring women of all nations, cultures, backgrounds, socioeconomic levels and across the halls of history. Here is an excerpt from the original edition of Woman of Influence that contains a beautifully inspiring snapshot of one of my personal HEROES: Sojourner Truth and the powerful speech she gave on behalf of all women:
God is the master of calling the unlikely to do the impossible. Out of pain, he creates a platform.
?Some moments are frozen in time. One journalist, an abolitionist and president of the convention, Frances Gage, records the proceeding of the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio:
Sojourner walked to the podium and slowly took off her sunbonnet. Her six-foot frame towered over the audience. She began to speak in her deep, resonant voice: “Well, children, where there is so much racket, there must be something out of? kilter, I think between the Negroes of the South and the women of the North – all talking about rights – the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what’s all this talking about?”
Sojourner pointed to one of the ministers. “That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best? place everywhere. Nobody helps me any best place. And ain’t I a woman?”
Sojourner raised herself to her full height. “Look at me! Look at my arm.” She?bared her right arm and flexed her powerful muscles. “I have plowed, I have?planted and I have gathered into barns. And no man could head me. And ain’t I a woman?”
“I could work as much, and eat as much as man – when I could get it – and bear the lash as well! And ain’t I a woman? I have borne children and seen most of them sold into slavery, and when I cried out with a mother’s grief, none but
Jesus heard me. And ain’t I a woman?”
The women in the audience began to cheer wildly.
She pointed to another minister. “He talks about this thing in the head. What’s?that they call it?”
“Intellect,” whispered a woman nearby.
“That’s it, honey. What’s intellect got to do with women’s rights or black folks’ rights? If my cup won’t hold but a pint and yours holds a quart, wouldn’t you be mean to not let me have my little half-measure full?
“That little man in black there! He says women can’t have as much rights as men.
'Cause Christ wasn’t a woman.” She stood with outstretched arms and eyes of?fire. “Where did your Christ come from?” “Where did your Christ come from?”, she thundered again. “From God and a Woman! Man had nothing to do with him!”
The entire church now roared with deafening applause.
“If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back and get it right-side up again.? . . .” [1]
This famous speech was made by an ex slave, in the south, by a woman turned evangelist when women and African Americans couldn't even vote let alone preach! She simply told her personal story of faith and God took all that pain, over all those years, and turned it into a pulpit of truth– that has lasted for decades. ?Her passion propelled her past human obstacles into the center of God's will.
God will often build a ministry around the person of passion.?
?Christ has freed us so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. Therefore, be firm [in this freedom], and don’t become slaves again. (Gal 5:1 GWT)
More on Sojourner Truth:
Her Faith Biography on Christianity Today
Woman of Influence (signed copy of the original printing- now a rare book edition)
Woman of Influence new cover on Amazon and Christian Books (English) and (Spanish)
Children's book on the faith of Sojourner Truth : Who Is Sojourner Truth??
Pam Farrel is the author of 50+ books,? Co-Director of Love-Wise with her husband, Bill,
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Birthday blessings for YOU!
Birthday Blessings for YOU!
This is my (Pam's) Birthday week so we have some gifts to help you and those you love celebrate the transformation God brings to life.
The Gift of CONNECTION: Experiences to bring joyful transformation: Revive and Thrive conference is now live! I am one of 10 speakers bringing encouragement, enrichment and important inspiration in 10 vital areas of a woman''s life. There are 10 digital gifts and all 10 speakers are offering a follow up zoom gathering. And you have 30 days to watch! All for just $15. Info and Registration
CHANGE: My family came in town and surprised me for a 24 hour celebration,
- so our#wisdomwednesday will now be on SUNDAY May 24. On SUNDAY at 6:06 pm PT we will be on LIVE and face to face with you (and your mate) in a zoom meeting room. This is a smaller, more personal setting, so we will get to TALK! It is our gift to the Love-Wise Community but you do need to register to get your unique link to meet us on Zoom. . This week the Marjion family, talented musicians we met at Cannon Beach Conference Center, will bring upbeat music and ideas for family fun; Pam will share her biblical perspective on growing bolder not just older, and Bill will bring a Bible devo and dialogue time so we can all interact and apply the Word to our life!
Health, Love and Family Summit: Around the Table, I am a part of a two week online talk show (that began May 18) hosted by my friend, April, who features experts in family connections and creativity around the meal table (My interview is June 1). I hope you sign up for this no cost event because it will bless and build your family (and because April is a military mom with a deployed mate and it would encourage her too!)
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2020 Vision Online Singles Conference - We are keynoting at this online event for SINGLES. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 7:30 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 12:30 PM & 7:00 PM, Tickets: http://www.singlepassion.com . AMAZING Early Bird Price, ONLY $10 per person. - PLEASE INVITE EVERY SINGLE YOU KNOW (They can live ANYWHERE and be a part!)
Date Night! Saturday May 23 at 7 pm PT, Bill and I will be guest speakers at a date night, and you can register to join us. Topic: Marriage in the Whirlwind: Marriage Under Stress. Studies are now starting to reveal what we all knew -- "Shelter at Home" can be a super opportunity for togetherness, or a stressor because of so much togetherness!
HOLD THESE DATES: June 17 and 18 - two evenings (Wednesday and Thursday) with Pam and Bill in a Zoom-based conference! Living Love-Wise Marriage Conference: Shelter at Home Edition (new material!) We will have link to register later this week.
Gifts to bring glad growth: Infectious JOY! ebook will help you cultivate calm delight with a verse a day about joy and a create method for processing and applying these verses.
Camp at Home: My friend, award winning author Susan Yates, has a new book, Cousin's Camp, full of incredible ideas for family gatherings. But many of us are wondering when we will be able to travel or gather with extended family so she created this downloadable as a gift packed full of a hundred creative ideas for camp at home (fun as a family right where you are!)
Good Shepherd: Here is an inspirational article on Psalm 23 that I penned from my experiences growing up as a Bo Peep shepherd on our family sheep farm. (More on Psalm 23 and other Psalms of HOPE are in Discovering Hope in the Psalms)
Becoming a Brave New Woman: S.T.E.P. into God's Adventure is now just $1.99 on kindle!
Here is a gorgeous gift of a scripture photo by Living Love-Wise member #WisdomWednesday friend, Debbie Douglass.
The Gift of your Friendship
Phil 1:7 captures our sentiment toward you: "It is right that I feel this way about you, because I have you in my heart" You are in our hearts and prayers! Some have asked about giving to help us continue in ministry at this time. If you are wanting to give a gift to Pam for her birthday, please consider joining the Living Love-Wise Community. 3 membership options: Digital ($1.98/mo)"The one who gets wisdom loves life." (Proverbs 19:8) Resource ($4.19) "We Love because He [God] first loved us" (1 John 4:19) Developer ($22.22) "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others." (2 Tim 2:2)
Or you can donate any amount to our nonprofit organization Proverbs 19:8 (love-wise.com/donate). When you donate, you can add a line of greeting, a prayer, a scripture or well wishes. You can also drop a card or check in the mail: Love-Wise, 3600 S Harbor Blvd #116, Oxnard, CA 93035.
Praying a favorite verse over you:
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, (Psalm 30:11)
May God help us all Live Love-Wise in today's unique environment.
Pam and Bill Farrel
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Ready to Celebrate? Join Pam TODAY for More Hope and Joy!
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.(Luke 2:10-11)
This year, maybe more than any, it is vital we cultivate our "Merry and Bright" Below are MANY opportunities to cultivate your hope, joy and Christmas Spirit!
TONIGHT: 5 pm PT/ 7 pm CT Facebook Live on Livin'' Lively with Laine
Please join me (Pam) as I share about how to cultivate HOPE and JOY even in this emotionally tough holiday season.
Dec 5 (This Saturday) at 2:45 CT: Get Your Jingle On! A Happy & Healthy Christmas sponsored by First Place 4 Health
I am a First Place 4 Health Leader for a weekly Virtual Wellness class, and First Place is the ministry that has helped me lose and keep off 70 pounds! If you want a jumpstart on your wellness and health journey, if you desire to mix some fun, fitness and friendship, join in on the fun on Dec 5, 2:45- 6 pm CT. Sign up now at https://www.firstplaceforhealth.com/virtual-christmas-party/
Dec 8 (Tuesday) at 11 am PT: Seasoned Sisters Coffee, Conversation and Crazy Christmas Sweater gathering for women over 40. Hunt up your Christmas coffee cup, grab the ugliest Christmas sweater you own, and hop on for a devotion and dialogue on "What God Wants to Give YOU this Christmas" Things do feel a bit crazy this season, but God''s got a gift to help you rise above all the chaos, confusion, and "covid-craziness" . Invite your friends who are in life''s Part B, and let''s "deck the halls" of cyberspace together! Email info@Love-Wise.com for zoom link.
Dec 16Pam and Bill''s Christmas and Anniversary Celebration! at 6:06 pm PT, we will host a special "Wisdom Wednesday" as we are inviting friends (you!) to join us for our wedding anniversary virtual party. Several of our friends who are "relationship experts" will join us to share tips to and traditions to make your Christmas full of romantic connections and family closeness. (No cost, but we do need you to register,then we will send unique zoom link to you).
Hope to see you rejoicing in the "reason for the season" at one or more of these above events. More Hope and Help If you are having a difficult time in your marriage or family, Bill has opened up spaces on his coaching schedule. Email info@Love-Wise.com for details.
Early Christmas Gift to YOU:
This week was Giving Tuesday, and we have a gift for you. Here is a link for Winter Wonderland Relationship Building Ideas(an excerpt from my 52nd book, 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make, and ideas are good for ALL families) [Rejoice. this new book was rated #3 in Single Parent/ New Release on Amazon! Watch an interview with me (Pam) and my co-author PeggySue Wells on Yahweh Sisterhood Book Club]
If you desire to give to our non profit, Proverbs 19:8, that helps us keep ministry going too. We welcome you to join our Living Love-Wise Community ( We offer three levels: Digital, Resource, Developer, with various perks for each level. Click to see details and find which level works best for you and those you love)
We Appreciate You!
Praying this favorite verses from Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience:
"... I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me." (Phil 2:17-18)
Bless you & see you SOON~
Pam and Bill Farrel www.Love-Wise.com
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BE ENCOURAGED, EQUIPPED & INSPIRED!
In these uncertain times, we need more support, encouragement and equipping as we all adapt and adjust to our "new normal" Daily doses of hope, joy, love and inspiring truth can strengthen us mind, body, soul and spirit. Revive & Thrive is a virtual conference created to do just that.
You will enjoy an excellent selection including Jill Savage, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, Dr Saundra Dalton, Danna Demetre, Robyn Thompson, Diane Lowery, Marcia Ramsland, Ellie Kay, Mary James, and yours truly! (I will be speaking on Thriving Relationships: Seeds to Helping Relationships Grow and Blossom
Early Bird Price: $10
CONFERENCE + FREE GIFTS
For only $10 (early bird pricing thru April 29), you can register for the conference and get 30-days unlimited access to all the videos and links to downloadable gifts.
Each speaker also will personally host one live Zoom video chat in the weeks after the conference airs so you can connect with her, ask questions, and interact with other women.
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Praying this verse I highlighted while studying Discovering Hope in the Psalms over you:
He's the hope that holds me and the Stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence (Psalm 91:2)
Pam Farrel
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Summer Family Fun at Home and Coming Opportunities for Enrichement:
Summer 2020 will go down in history as one of the most unusual "vacation seasons" in history. This week, we posted a blog with a wide-range of family fun or creative dates to enjoy from YOUR HOME and YOUR BACKYARD:
BBQ and Bake Off Backyard Bonaza Make a Splash Walk and Talk Arts and Crafts Family History Day Create a Family Business Plan for a Better Tomorrow
Here is the link to the "Summer Family Fun" blog with buckets full of memory-making and meaningful ideas to draw you and your mate, you and your family closer (in a good way!)
Enrichment for Your Marriage
The Marriage Meet Up: His and Her Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life IS NOW AVAILABLE! (If you pre-ordered already, we will be shipping your book set to you and you will be sent a shipping email). We invite you to order your His and Her planner and devotional set from Love-Wise by July 15, so you will also get an invitation to a live zoom with us in later July. We will give you tips and tools on maximizing this powerful marriage resource. (Use code MeetUp to save $3] Enrichment for Your Work/ Marriage Success Power Up Virtual Couples' Conference : If you are a couple that works in ministry or business TOGETHER here is the replay link to the Power Up Couples Virtual Summit. Tune in and learn from "the best in the business", couples who have learned how to pull TOGETHER in the SAME direction to harness the best of their talents, skills, drive and personalities to create a winning team. Enrichment for a Thriving Marriage The Thriving Marriage Series: How to Create Deep Connection and Intimate Communication in Your Life and Marriage, will start July 6. This summit brings together more than 21 experts, including us, to share best advice for cultivating effective communication and intimacy in your marriage. You can reserve your spot here, at no cost: Cultivate The Intimacy and Connection You Crave.
You'll discover insightful tips on masterful communication, how men and women relate differently, what you can do to ensure your spouse is hearing you, and how to become a truly good listener.. We'll talk about how to move forward from where you are now, and you will gain what's needed to develop greater intimacy and purpose in your marriage. Our [Bill and Pam] video airs THIS WEEK on July 8 and we focus on making all your differences into assets and share some things that have kept our marriage vibrant for 41 years. See Preview video . We don't know all the speakers, but these dates on OUR calendar because they are some of our wise, trusted, godly friends in ministry:
July 13 Dawn Wilson was my co-author for LOL with God: Text Messages of Hope, Help and Healing devotional. She and her husband, Bob have overcome much to stay in love for a lifetime, most recently, kicking cancer!
July 16: Cliff and Joyce Penner, leaders we quote in our Red Hot Monogamy book
July 18: Sharon Jaynes, founder of the Praying Wives Club, is also a dear friend that we recently endorsed her book on Song of Songs: LoveStruck
July 21: Dr Barbara Wilson is a dear friend whose books help women recover from abuse and intimacy violations
July 22: Dr Jennifer Degler is a friend, counselor specializing in intimacy, who has featured Pam's 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband and Red Hot Romance Tips to her ministry to wives.
July 24 Greg and Julie Gorman, of Married on Purpose, who we have teamed with for marriage ministry
July 25 Gary Thomas, bestselling author of Cherish (one of our favorite marriage books!)
We sincerely hope you'll join us for this F**R**E**E** The Thriving Marriage Series (Each session available for 48 hours) :
Sign Up Here To Learn How to Nurture Your Marriage. Enrichment for Women:
The Joy Adventure! Summer Wellness Summit
I (Pam) lost 70 pounds with the help of First Place 4 Health ministry. This July 24-25, I am honored to speak at their virtual health and wellness summit. I am excited to hear from some top-notch Christian leaders (most are also my best friends!) The topics cover nutrition, weight loss, strength, health, fitness, building immunity, lowering risk for corona virus and much more! Register today! (Summit is live, but you get 30-day access to watch at your convenience)
Stronger Marriage, Stronger Family, Stronger Life
Marriages and families are under STRESS in these uncertain times! Sheltering at Home can be a trauma or a triumph, Learn the tried and true tips and tools to make your marriage strong and loving, and your family close and connected! Build and bless your spouse and kids and see the blessings boomerang back to you too! Giveaways and freebies from each of the 15 speakers! Register today for early bird $13.99 price. (These sessions are recorded, and you get 30-day access to watch at your convenience)
Wisdom Wednesday
Please join us each Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT, for a encouragement from Pam and bible study from Bill with a time to dialogue and discuss and PRAY for each other. This zoom gathering is our gift, but you do need to register to get your unique zoom link to join us!
Ever want to write a book? Become a speaker? Improve your communication and presentation skills for work or ministry? Join Pam and Bill for the fabulous Speak Up with Confidence Virtual International Conference. The faculty includes some of the best internationally known speakers, best-selling authors, publishing editors, experts in social media, tech, building a biz from your creativity, etc. July 8-10 (watch live or later at your convenience) Register today! Don''t miss out on this GREAT opportunity!
Praying this verse for you and all those you love: (photo by Debbie Douglass)
Pam and Bill Farrel
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The SECRET to Lasting Love: Have a Marriage Meet Up!
By Pam Farrel on Sep 01, 2020 06:30 am
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. – Colossians 3:14
Congratulations! You are a top-notch, smart, and wise couple who wants the BEST for your life and love! You are a dedicated couple, and your decision to be proactive will bless and build your marriage, family and future!
We have seen the power of being proactive in marriage. Our newest book for couples:? Marriage Meet Ups His and Hers 52 week devotional planner was written in celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary and released shortly after our 41st anniversary! We highly recommend this process to you because weekly strategy sessions have kept us on the same page for 4 decades! People often ask us, “What is the secret to your long lasting love?”? Honestly, one of the vital components has been our weekly, “Monday Morning Marriage Meeting”? We finally wrote up the well-honed weekly worksheets we have used for decades, added in the best of the devotional and practical resources we have used to stay connected, in love, and productive!? We have also added the extra resources that have helped us develop a strong family even while living a full, busy and focused life. We also share the “back stage pass” of helpful hints that keep us laughing, enjoying life and most of all– overcoming obstacles, creatively conquering conflict and tackling? tough transitions TOGETHER!
We know that our emotions follow our decisions so part of romancing your spouse is finding a way to make great choices together. We
are convinced that couples who have a weekly Marriage Meet Up will:
Gain insights into how your spouse likes to live — and love.
Have productive conversations that minimize conflict, lower stress and raise the enjoyment level of your love and life.
Make decisions together that maximize emotional, spiritual and physical connection.
Improve conversations about money and financial choices.
Boost productivity so you each get more done at work, home, or ministry.
Delegate well so things do not fall through the cracks of a busy life.
Nurture your relationship and create more time for the happy side of marriage, romance, and intimacy
Move forward TOGETHER in unity.
Strengthen your spiritual life together as you draw you closer to God and your partner.
Protect the fun side of marriage and family life with focused problem-solving sessions.
Avoid burying issues or neglecting vital (but sometimes boring or more volatile) issues.
Replace negative, dysfunctional patterns with more healthy, positive and affirming ways of interaction.
Navigate family, parenting and marriage responsibilities with clarity and appreciation.
Ensure there is "couple time" even on those difficult or hectic weeks.
Achieve more goals and foster a personal sense of success.
Develop habits that safeguard your long-lasting lifetime of love.
Are those a few of the desires on your hearts?
We can help. We have seen these weekly Marriage Meet Ups WORK WELL to move couples– including ourselves-forward, upward, and onward toward creating the marriage you have hoped and dreamed of having.
Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction. –
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Bill and Pam Farrel are authors of 52 books, including Marriage Meet Ups: a 52 week His and Her set devotional planner for couples that want purpose, passion and productivity.? They currently reside in a 300 Square foot RV and provide full time care for Bill’s 91 year old parents (during the pandemic to keep them safe). They have seen the principles, skills and habits in the Marriage Meet Ups lower stress and raise their enjoyment level– even in these unusual time and in this unique space. They look forward to returning to life on their live aboard boat docked in Southern California. Even while they are? “sheltering in place”, they enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, and their daily sunset prayer walks. They look forward to returning to travel for speaking at live events worldwide– and to visit their far flung family. They are Co-Directors of Love-Wise and invite you to become a member of the Living Love-Wise Community!
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The Weekend Ahead Can Transform Your Life and Relationships! Join Us!
Are you exhausted? We will walk with you to renewal. Are You wanting the BEST for your marriage and family? We will walk with you and give you practical, biblical and simple to apply actions to take to strengthen all your relationships. See the two options below and join us this weekend. We will be one of 11 presenters of each option, but we will also be WATCHING the other speakers because we want the BEST for our relationship and our life too!
We also want to share our GOOD NEWS! The Marriage Meet Up His and Her planner sets are published--ready for your to order and we will be mailing next week! (We will be having our own "marriage meet up" and using ours this weekend too!)
The buffet salad bars might be closed, but we have a buffet of GREAT MARRIAGE BUILDERS for you! Read through these options and opportunities to choose which is best for you and your mate (There is something for EVERY couple!):
Marriage Meet Ups: His and Her Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life IS NOW AVAILABLE! (If you pre-ordered already, we will be shipping your book set to you!) If you WANT to order this helpful marriage enrichment planner set, if you order your His and Her set from Love-Wise by July 1, you will also get an invitation to a live zoom with me and Bill to happen in July where we will give you tips on maximizing this powerful marriage tool. (Use code MeetUp to save $3].
Rest and Relaxation for YOU! June 26-27 I am one of 11 speakers who will be sharing at A Little She Timeonline conference for women:
Renewing Hope, Renewing You: Re-creating a Simply Beautiful Life
Hope is desperately needed in today''s world. Join bestselling author, Pam Farrel, author of 50+ books including Discovering Hope in the Psalms and 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman to discover what biblical hope is, how to foster and boost hope, and how to be a hope-giver! Pam will also share 7 Simple Skills to Create (or Recreate) that Simply Beautiful Life. Learn how to lower stress and raise enjoyment, fulfillment, and personal peace. This session will also include a look at the seven success skills God gives to repair replenish, renew, and refocus you and help you design a life to look forward to. (My LIVE presentation is Saturday June 27 at 11 am PT)
I am also excited to for you to meet and hear from some of my dear Christian friends, some fabulous leaders like: Come enjoy my friends presentations too:Host: Tina Yeager plus Kathy Collard Miller, Erica Wiggenhorn Cynthia L. Simmons Kathy Howard Donna Jones Beth Duewel and my new friends: Debbie Wilson, Patricia Durgin, Amy Martinez.
Each speaker will also be offering some downloadable gifts.
Register to gain renewal, rejuvenation and a little R and R for YOU!
Power Up Virtual Couples' Conference
if you are a couple that works in ministry or business TOGETHER, join me and Bill, and 10 other couples presenting at the Power Up Virtual Summit June 26-28. Topics include various aspects of doing biz / ministry TOGETHER: how to make wise decisions, planning, finding your work style, and many more practical skills and biblical truths that can help you succeed at both LOVE and BUSINESS! Bill and Pam will be sharing from their newly released book: Marriage Meet Ups: A His/Her Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate, and Purposeful Life. Tune in and learn from "the best in the business", couples who have learned how to pull TOGETHER in the SAME direction to harness the best of their talents, skills, drive and personalities to create a winning team. (The event is THIS FRIDAY-SUNDAY and the Farrels' session with a Q and A after is Sunday morningJune 28) This summit is a GIFT (F**R**E**E**!) to help solopreneur, entrepreneur and small biz couples! Register Today!https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/power-up-marriage-business-weekend
Praying this verse for you and your marriage:
Let Love Be Your Highest Goal (1 Cor 14:1)
Hope to "see" you at one of these marriage enriching events.
Pam and Bill Farrel
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We want to MEET UP with YOU!
We don''t want you to miss out! People always ask us the secret for our long lasting love. One is proactively pulling in the same direction TOGETHER! Each week for over 40 years, we have had a "Monday Morning Marriage Meet Up" It has helped us stay unified in marriage and famiily --and encouraging to one another in our unique gifts, talents and callings. And we want this positive fruit in your marriage too-- so we wrote Marriage Meet Ups with YOU and YOUR marriage in mind. Order by Monday Aug 3 at 10 am (when we will be having our marriage meet up) and you will also get the bonus Zoom enrichment and equipping time with us on a group Zoom meeting in a couple weeks (hold Aug 20 at 6:06. Those who buy Marriage Meet Up will get email with details and link in the next week) Here is more about The Marriage Meet Ups His and Hers devotional 52 week planneer set:
Marriage Meetups: A Planner for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life
Do you want the VERY BEST in Life, Marriage, Family, work and Love? YES!
You are a unique couple and you deserve to have a unique plan for your journey together. The quality of your marriage is determined by the decisions you make together. Many couples make these choices a bit haphazardly hoping everything turns out well, but they wish there was a more structured way to figure things out and build a bright future TOGETHER. Marriage Meetupsprovides a plan you can follow to intentionally design the type of marriage, family and life you want as a couple. It is dynamic, deliberate and adjustable because it is your plan for your relationship.
This collection of strategy sheets and devotionals will guide you to .
Gain insight into how your spouse likes to live
Have productive conversations that minimize conflict
Make decisions together that maximize emotional, spiritual and physical connection
Improved conversations about money and financial choices
Boost productivity so you get more done at work, home, or ministry
Delegate well so things do not fall through the cracks of a busy life
Nurture your relationship and create more time for the happy-side of marriage, romance, and intimacy
Get and stay on the same page so you can move forward TOGETHER in unity
Strengthen your spiritual life together and draw you closer to God and your partner
Bestselling authors of more than 50 books, Pam and Bill Farrel have been happily married for 40 years and one of the key ingredients of their marital, family and business/ministry success is their "Monday Morning Marriage Meetings". They have discovered that proactive planning dates lower stress and raise the enjoyment level of life. The Farrels have fine-tuned these strategy sheets to include activities and choices that are proven to provide strength to any marriage. Woven into each "meet up" are key decisions that boost productivity and activities that draw hearts closer to fan the flame of romance-even for the busiest couples! These Marriage Meetups are great for EVERY couple who wants the best for their marriage, family, work and/or ministry.
Pick up a set (one for her, one for him), set your first meet up date and design your best year ever TOGETHER!
(It IS POSSIBLE to grow your marriage and family and boost productivity--even now!)
Praying Eph:20 over you and your marriage today!
Bill and Pam Farrel
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What an Honor.
Please join us in praying for our nation today-and the coming days. It is a privilege to live in a nation with freedom of speech, assembly and worship where we can live out faith in God. if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chron. 7:14)
To Study God's Word Discovering Joy in Philippians- Holiday Edition with Pam via Zoom
Dates: Nov 3 - Feb 9 (11 weeks sprinkled thru Election Day to Pre-Valentine''s)
Tuesdays, 6:06 PM PST) Register today and invite friends and family-they could use some cheering up too! [You will need a copy of Discovering Joy in Philippians:A Creative Bible Study Experience, if you don't already have one. Pick one up here] JOIN ME TONIGHT at 6:06 PM PT!!!! (Register to get link)
Rejoice in the Lord always, Again I say Rejoice. (Phil 4:4) (If you live in OR, Pam is speaking LIVE on JOY in the Desert Nov 5 at Clear Creek church, in Gresham, OR)
To Be Grateful No Wisdom Wednesday this week, but join us on Nov 18 at 6:06 pm PT for a Thanksgiving Worship Celebration and Study with Pam and Bill (Sign up for Wisdom Wednesdays here)
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
To Celebrate
Celebrate with Pam on the soon to release 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Makebook co-authored with PeggySue Wells, single mom of 7 and founder of Single Mom Circle. You can Pre-order a copy for you and ALL of us can buy a copy to give to support a single mom or a single mom's ministry in our world.
Hold Nov 18 for a Set Sail for Success "Sail-abration" of the release of 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make (Yes, held abord our boat! It is a virtual party so social distancing is easy!) More details will come later this week. PLEASE JOIN THE LAUNCH TEAM for this new book and help share the good news of God's love to single moms. Sign up for launch team here.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.(Is 41:10)
To Love Your Mate
Please pray for Bill and Pam as they minister LIVE in Cannon Beach, Or this coming weekend
Learn more about how to join them this weekend or for other great marriage and family events at Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center, click here.
Pam and Bill are one of 12 couples presenting relationship enrichment in Love Ideas Summit -- a GIFT to you and your marriage! : Streaming On-Demand November 16 - 21, 2020. Compliments of the Invisible Disabilities? Association (Consider a contribution of $10 or more and you will receive an album download, Love of the Heart by Composer and Recording Artist, Pete Ohlin and the eBook, Romance with Attitude by Greg Godek, international bestselling author of 1,001 Ways to Be Romantic.) Details: www.loveideas.org
":We love because He [God]first love us" (1 John 4:19)
To Have Great Friends
If you are a woman 45-70 and want the rest of life to be the best of life, please email info@Love-Wise.com and ask to be added to Seasoned Sisters and invited to the next Coffee and Conversation Zoom meet up Nov 10 at 11 am PT. (Please take our Seasoned Sisters survey so we can get to know you better, to serve you better)
If you are a MOM OF SPECIAL NEEDS children, please join Pam on Nov 21 at Emmanuel Faith Church for a special event to honor YOU: Hope and Joy on the Hard Road. Details and Registration.
We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 4 We write this to make our joy complete. (1 John 1:3-4)
We are praying with you, for you and for God shine bright in our world.
Pam and Bill
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Reopen Your Heart, Reopen Your Home, Reopen Your Life!
Life and love these past several months has been a bit of a rollercoaster, right? We want to personally invite you to a marriage enrichment event we designed specifically to bless and build you and your marriage in this unusual season.
Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:30 - 7pm PT for Live Zoom (we will also record so you can watch at YOUR convenience).
Register here!!
Sheltering at Home has been both a blessing and a burden. The blessing: You may feel you gained safety from the pandemic and enjoyed more time with your spouse and children. Burden: Or, you may have experienced stress with SOOOO much time together 24/7, as if you are living in the "Groundhog Day" movie repeating the same day over and over and . . . Blessing: You may be ready to pause to ponder how to best use this unique time to benefit your life and relationships. Burden: You may be among those who are experiencing a rise in stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse, insomnia, worry or PTSD, and other difficulties. We want to help build and bless your marriage in this vital moment in history. Please join us for a two evening online virtual marriage conference.
New curriculum created to rebuild, restore, renew, revive your marriage
A biblical and practical framework on how to handle transitions
A template for decision-making in an ambiguous environment
How to listen to God and then take "your next best guess" in an uncertain world
Creative ways to lower stress and raise enjoyment-even in this season of life
Practical conflict management
How to stop escalation of negative behaviors and emotions
How to cultivate joy, happiness, peace, serenity, and calm
Proven methods for choosing priorities and techniques to move your life forward
Learn what to do when you don't know what to do
How to create affordable, fun, and memorable romance at home
Ideas for making memories and family fun
How to create and keep the "A.H.A. in Your Marriage"
How to have a Marriage Meet Up to keep the passion, purpose and productivity in your marriage
How to nurture an attitude of gratitude and the role of thankfulness in developing intimacy and connection
Managing your own healthy mindset
Helping you, your spouse and family stay strong emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually
Create a family compass to navigate God's best and blessed plan for your life, family, and future
Decide what are the positives you want to KEEP as a result of this Shelter at Home season.
How to know when to reach out for help, coaching and community
Early bird $39 if registered by Aug 20, $49 Aug 21- 27/28 and after. YES, WE WANT TO REGISTER NOW for the online marriage conference with Bill and Pam.
Deluxe option: conference and the Farrels newest book: His and Her Marriage Meet Up Set for couples who want more purpose, passion and productivity. $65 (postage included/ a savings of more than $10) Yes, we want the bundle: Conference registration AND the Marriage Meet Ups devotional planner set.
Praying for you and your marriage!
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up (Eccl 4:9)
Looking forward to "seeing" you on zoom at the conference!
Bill and Pam Farrel
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Your Single Most Vital Decision
By Pam Farrel on Jun 04, 2020 05:39 pm
Why is the question about Jesus so important? We are all talented enough to think we can come up with our own plans and to solve most of our own problems. We live in a day and age with unprecedented technological advances. We can access information and solutions faster than any previous generation. In such an advanced environment, why should we consider walking with Jesus as the primary focus of our lives?
He is the author of life. Our lives were His idea: "all things were created by him and for him" (Colossians 1:16). In His creativity and compassion, He chose to create you. He chose for you to be alive in this generation. He chose to give you the gifts and talents you possess. He chose to place you in the family in which you grew up. He chose to give you a love for certain things while you are naturally disinterested in other areas. These are all aspects of your life you could never have chosen for yourself. We have the awesome privilege of making choices, but we do not get to choose everything. We have a Creator who made many of these decisions on our behalf.
As the author of life, Jesus stands apart from everyone else. We all reflect His image, but no one is fully like Him. Jesus is smarter, more creative, more powerful, and more authoritative than anyone else because He alone put it all in motion. It just makes sense to interact as often as possible with the one who made life if we are given the opportunity. Men and women who have built large organizations, large reputations, or large circles of influence are inaccessible to the average person. This is not true of Jesus. Christ is the greatest leader and innovator the world has ever known, and yet He has plenty of time and focus to give to anyone who wants to walk with Him.
He is the best advisor in life. All of us need advice along our journey. We are consistently faced with questions, problematic situations, and unexpected obstacles. At times we know exactly how to respond, but often the best course of action is a mystery. We know we must make a decision, but we lack the assurance that our solution is going to be effective. Our need for good advisors is evidenced by the questions we commonly ask:
What should I do for a career?
Should I get married? If so, how will I know when I've found the right person?
What type of ministry should I get involved with?
How do I know if a potential friend is a healthy person?
Where should I live?
What church should I attend?
How can I make a positive difference in this world?
These are all choices that have options. Success in these pursuits requires wisdom, courage, skillful evaluation, and the ability to prioritize preferences. These are exactly the situations that require trusted advisors who have sufficient life experience, discernment, and empathy.
No one has more of these vital characteristics than Jesus. He knows what it's like to grow up in a family, build a business, develop a ministry, make friends, and stand for your convictions in the midst of conflict and criticism. He knows what it's like to be rejected and betrayed by people who are close to you. He knows what it's like to be falsely accused. He knows what it's like to die. He even knows what it's like to rise from the dead. You have no other friends like this! Jesus knows ALL!
He is everyone's accountability partner. We all do better in our lives when we know that we will answer to someone else. As kids, our behavior was better if we knew our parents would discipline us if we did wrong. Among our friends, we live stronger if we're willing to let them confront us when our choices are self-destructive. In most work environments, people get more done when a supervisor regularly gives evaluations and corrective measures.
Whether we realize it or not, we all have an accountability partner in Jesus. In an ultimate sense, "each of us will give an account of himself to God" (Romans 14:12). At the end of our lives, each of us will stand before Jesus and honestly discuss what we did and why we did it.
Jesus is much more active than this, however. He isn't waiting until our lives are over to get involved. He's involved today. First of all, "He rewards those who earnestly seek him" (Hebrews 11:6). Those who walk with Jesus and diligently seek to stay in sync with Him find that He provides encouraging incentives. He provides clear direction (Psalm 32:8), freedom from worry (Matthew 6:33), confidence (Psalm 9:10; Psalm 34:4), the resources we need (Psalm 34:10; Philippians 4:19), joy (Psalm 69:32; Galatians 5:22), peace (Galatians 5:22; Philippians 4:6-7), and the list goes on. It would take the rest of this book (and it would have to be a very large book) to detail the blessings God brings to the lives of those who seek Him. Jesus actively looks for ways to reward those who walk with Him
If you want to begin a relationship with Jesus, please read the secret ingredient to life and success? in this Love Letter from God.
Adapted from 10 Best Decisions a Single Can Make by Bill and Pam Farrel (Harvest House Publishers) Bill and Pam Farrel are the Co-Directors of Love-Wise.com, authors of 50+ books. The Farrels are life coaches who also enjoy time with their 3 sons, 3 daughter in laws, 5 grandchildren and make their home on a live aboard boat docked in Southern California.
They will be speaking for 2020 Vision: Conference for Singles ?with messages out of their resources for Singles: Single Men Are Like Waffles, Single Women Are Like Spaghetti; 10 Best Decisions a Single Can Make; The Before You Marry Book of Questions as well as 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman and 7 Simple Skills for Every Man. (Available at Love-Wise)?
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Marriage Monday: Design a Date
Below are a few opportunities. We pray you will take advantage of one or more to build and bless your marriage, family, or future: STILL AVAILABLE: Rebound to Your Highest Virtual (Pre-recorded) Women''s Conference. I speak on Stronger Marriage, Stronger Family (highlights from The Marriage Code and 10 Best Decisions a Parent Can MakeMy session releases Saturday) . Register today-then watch at YOUR convenience. For less than the price of lunch with a friend-you can have time with 11 amazing Christian leaders pouring into YOU. [I have LOVED watching these!]
Marriage Monday Thriving Marriage Series Online Summit
Bill and Pam speak on Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, and many of the nation's top marriage experts share each day. Learn more [ June 27 ALL SPEAKERS MESSAGES ARE AVAILABLE as our gift!] Pick a favorite and watch together tonight, or download the full set and have Monday Marriage Enrichment for months!
You can mix marriage and pleasure: Power Couples By Design On Demand Virtual Conference. We are one of 11 couples who all share various aspects on marriage and biz enrichment. We speak on Finding Your Marital AHA from our newest book Marriage Meet Ups a his and Hers devotional and planner for couples that want purpose, passion and productivity. ORDER YOUR SETbefore July 31 and you will receive an invitation to a live zoom gathering with the Farrels.
Wisdom Wednesday - Every Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT, a LIVE Zoom online bible study and discussion with Pam and Bill. It is our gift to you, but you need to register to receive unique zoom link. We are teaching thru Ephesians and praying for God''s Breakthru to Blessing for YOU and your family.
Have a blessed week!
We pray we see you online -soon!
Pam and Bill Farrel
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The Weekend Ahead Can Transform Your Life and Relationships! Join Us!
Are you exhausted? We will walk with you to renewal. Are You wanting the BEST for your marriage and family? We will walk with you and give you practical, biblical and simple to apply actions to take to strengthen all your relationships. See the two options below and join us this weekend. We will be one of 11 presenters of each option, but we will also be WATCHING the other speakers because we want the BEST for our relationship and our life too!
We also want to share our GOOD NEWS! The Marriage Meet Up His and Her planner sets are published--ready for your to order and we will be mailing next week! (We will be having our own "marriage meet up" and using ours this weekend too!)
The buffet salad bars might be closed, but we have a buffet of GREAT MARRIAGE BUILDERS for you! Read through these options and opportunities to choose which is best for you and your mate (There is something for EVERY couple!):
Marriage Meet Ups: His and Her Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life IS NOW AVAILABLE! (If you pre-ordered already, we will be shipping your book set to you!) If you WANT to order this helpful marriage enrichment planner set, if you order your His and Her set from Love-Wise by July 1, you will also get an invitation to a live zoom with me and Bill to happen in July where we will give you tips on maximizing this powerful marriage tool. (Use code MeetUp to save $3].
Rest and Relaxation for YOU! June 26-27 I am one of 11 speakers who will be sharing at A Little She Timeonline conference for women:
Renewing Hope, Renewing You: Re-creating a Simply Beautiful Life
Hope is desperately needed in today''s world. Join bestselling author, Pam Farrel, author of 50+ books including Discovering Hope in the Psalms and 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman to discover what biblical hope is, how to foster and boost hope, and how to be a hope-giver! Pam will also share 7 Simple Skills to Create (or Recreate) that Simply Beautiful Life. Learn how to lower stress and raise enjoyment, fulfillment, and personal peace. This session will also include a look at the seven success skills God gives to repair replenish, renew, and refocus you and help you design a life to look forward to. (My LIVE presentation is Saturday June 27 at 11 am PT)
I am also excited to for you to meet and hear from some of my dear Christian friends, some fabulous leaders like: Come enjoy my friends presentations too:Host: Tina Yeager plus Kathy Collard Miller, Erica Wiggenhorn Cynthia L. Simmons Kathy Howard Donna Jones Beth Duewel and my new friends: Debbie Wilson, Patricia Durgin, Amy Martinez.
Each speaker will also be offering some downloadable gifts.
Register to gain renewal, rejuvenation and a little R and R for YOU!
Power Up Virtual Couples' Conference
if you are a couple that works in ministry or business TOGETHER, join me and Bill, and 10 other couples presenting at the Power Up Virtual Summit June 26-28. Topics include various aspects of doing biz / ministry TOGETHER: how to make wise decisions, planning, finding your work style, and many more practical skills and biblical truths that can help you succeed at both LOVE and BUSINESS! Bill and Pam will be sharing from their newly released book: Marriage Meet Ups: A His/Her Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate, and Purposeful Life. Tune in and learn from "the best in the business", couples who have learned how to pull TOGETHER in the SAME direction to harness the best of their talents, skills, drive and personalities to create a winning team. (The event is THIS FRIDAY-SUNDAY and the Farrels' session with a Q and A after is Sunday morningJune 28) This summit is a GIFT (F**R**E**E**!) to help solopreneur, entrepreneur and small biz couples! Register Today!https://www.powercouplesbydesign.com/power-up-marriage-business-weekend
Praying this verse for you and your marriage:
Let Love Be Your Highest Goal (1 Cor 14:1)
Hope to "see" you at one of these marriage enriching events.
Pam and Bill Farrel
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We are thankful for YOU! Ideas to Make Your Thanksgiving Memorable.
Ahoy! We wanted to do a quick hello from our Live-Aboard Boat to your Living Room. Yesterday, we posted a blog with a "boatload" of ideas to make your Thanksgiving more memorable for your "crew"-- even in the rough waves of uncertainty we all find ourselves in.
Praying this verse over you and those you love (Yes, later this weekend we will "walk our dock" and will pray for you--so send your prayer requests: info@Love-Wise.com) :
For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, (Col 1:9)
May the vessel of your love and life have "smooth sailing" this weekend-- and beyond!
Pam and Bill Farrel
Captain and First Mate of the USS Charlie
Co-Directors of Love-Wise..com
PS: "Tie up" to some s.a.v.i.n.g.s. (15%) now thru CyberMonday at www.Love-Wise.comwith the code THANKFUL.
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Hanging by A Thread?
Are you feeling like you are hanging by a thread? You are not alone! Recently in my First Place 4 Health Bible Study, I was sharing my own battle to hold on to joy in this "covid-crazy" quarantine, where we have been caring for two 91 year old parents from a 300 square foot "tiny home" RV. I (Pam) was feeling guilty for not being my usual positive, enthusiastic, and joyful self.
My compassionate and wise friend Lucinda McDowell, author of Soul Strong, reminded me, that "sometimes joy is a thread" that runs steady through difficult life circumstances.
So, if you, like me, feel like your joy is unravelling, or your happiness is becoming thread-bare, what can you do? Pick Up Your Spiritual Needle and Thread and Sew in JOY!
Recently, I co-taught a women's conference, and my colleague , Sylvia Hart Friejd, co-author of The Digital Invasion, shared her mother, Kathleen, also a well-known Christian speaker ,always taught her daughters, "Be your own best encourager". So, with those quotes in mind, and knowing God had called me (for more than a decade) to help others, "Choose Joy!", I am offering an opportunity for women to be proactive in cultivating their own joy: Discovering Joy in Philippians- Holiday Edition with Pam via Zoom
Dates: Nov 3 - Feb 9 (11 weeks sprinkled thru Election Day to Pre- Valentine''s)
Tuesdays, 6:06 PM PST Each week Pam will:
- Teach a Bible Lesson from Discovering Joy in Philippians
- Facilitate discussion and interaction
- Offer a creative option for processing the Word of God
- Bring practical life application to cultivate Joy in YOUR life
- Recommend ideas to bring meaning and happiness into holidays in this time frame Register today (early bird pricing til 11/1) and invite friends and family-they could use some cheering up too! [You will need a copy of Discovering Joy and to register for the zoom class]
Knit Together in Love
In marriage, couples try to buoy one another up, which is admirable, however, if you grow your happiness, joy and relationship with one another and God TOGETHER, you will be more successful in creating a path to thriving in life and love. Here are several opportunities to build your marriage and boost your mood:
Oct 19 noon: WOW WIFE Zoom up: Pam and Bill will meet up with Red Hot Wives, Wow wives, and attendees of Revive and Thrive Virtual conference (There is still time to register for Revive and Thrive. There will be a short "couple connection" devotional then we will host a Q and A) An email with link to join the Zoom session will be sent thru both Revive and Thriveand Love-WiseRed Hot Wives group (If you want added to Red Hot Wives Facebook group, please email info@love-Wise.com. Each Tuesday in 2020, I share via Facebook Live a date ideas based on 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband)
Oct 20-24: Iron Sharpens Iron Virtual Marriage Conference: Bill and Pam are one of 15 presenters bringing interactive sessions on a wide variety of marriage enriching topics. The Farrels will speak on Thursday and Friday on Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and Red Hot Monogamy. Because this event is sponsored by a men's ministry, your HUSBAND will enjoy these sessions too. Register today for this AFFORDABLE and renewing marriage builder.
Nov 6-8: Cannon Beach Couple's Getaway: This one is LIVE and IN PERSON! Join us in this quaint and quiet village, Cannon Beach, OR. Picture beach walks, romantic restaurants, fun and festive shops, positive and interactive teaching, wonderful worship with scrumptious meals served to you all in a safe environment. Take a break from the kids and invest in YOUR LOVE!
Calendar Your Connection: Our friend, author Kathy C. Miller is doing a giveaway for our newest book, The Marriage Meet Ups: His and Her devotional planner set for couples who want purpose, passion, and productivity. You can also purchase your own autographed set AND with it comes a "coffee and conversation" training video to help you maximize your weekly planning date-and make it a time to look forward to! Use code FRIEND3 to save. (Also, if you are a Living Love-Wise Community member, be sure to login for your automatic discount too)
Stitch Together Your Successnet
In First Five Years [of Marriage],10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make, and Pam's, 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman, we emphasize the necessity for a strong, broad, "successnet" of friends, professionals and experts that will serve as your "go-to" team when you need wisdom or strength as a couple or family. Wisdom Wednesdays: Do you need a breakthrough in your finances, marriage, family? One of the most enriching perks of the Living Love-Wise Community are the Wisdom Wednesday Bible studies featuring Bill's Bible teaching with Pam's fun fellowship interactions. Bill is currently teaching thru Ephesians, and on Oct 21 we will feature the pivotal verse: Eph 3:20. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,(Eph 3:20)
As most of you might remember, Pam prays Eph 3:20 EVERY DAY at 3:20 over our family, ministry AND over whomever she is with at that moment. We are inviting you to join the Living Love-Wise Community AND join us Oct 21 for your Breakthrough to Blessing Bible study and prayer night. The zoom meet up is free to members, but please register so we can email you the zoom link and have the honor of praying for YOU.
Sunday Church: We also hope you have maintained-or even expanded-your connection to your local church (or churches) in your area. October is Clergy Appreciation Month, so can you help us? We would like to BLESS YOUR pastor, church staff, missionaries and favorite nonprofit leaders, speakers: Clergy Couples Are Essential: A Digital Date Night to Pour into Church Leaders Who Pour Into So Many
Our goal is to encourage these Ministry Minded Marriages to:
Lower stress and raise enjoyment
Cultivate joy, happiness, and gratitude
Recognize PTSD and recovery resources
Care for yourself and each other like God cares for you
Romance on a budget while you shelter at home
Learn a few tips for growing your church creatively
The evening is our gift, but each clergy couple must register so we can send zoom link. PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO LEADERS IN YOUR WOLRD and SIGN UP if you are a MINISTRY-MNDED MARRIAGE/ CLERGY COUPLE.
Hem in Friendships
Our "Friday Friends" this week are our friends Dan and Danielle Macaulay. Dan often teams with us to provide music and worship at our date night events, most recently for our Reopen Your Heart, Your Home and Your Life virtual marriage conference (Soon to be available as a video course (pre-order now) His wife Danielle, foodie blogger, and Bible teacher of From Milk to Meat, recently released a bible study as a companion to her Why Can't We All Just Get Along? Book (Bill was editor on these projects) The Macaulay's are also regular kitchen couples on the Better US TV show (We are also frequent guests relationship experts on this same TV show also available to view online. Link to scroll thru shows where we are guests)
For your video entertainment, here is the creative Quarantine the Musical-from innovative Eagle Brook church in MN .
Praying this verse over you and those you love, She sews for the poor and generously helps those in need. She has no fear of winter for her household, for she has made warm clothes for all of them. (Proverbs 31:20-21)
Pam and Bill Farrel www.Love-Wise.com
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15 Reasons We Are Happily Married
By Pam Farrel on Jul 18, 2020 08:14 am
We all need some cheering up and good news these days. One of our friends, who can always help us smile, is the bestselling author, Phil Callaway.? He just released a fabulous book, Laugh Like a Kid Again.
Here is our endorsement:
We have a happy long -lasting marriage?of 40 years. Often people ask us, “What is the key to your marital bliss?”. Our answer is pretty concise, “Take God seriously but do not take yourselves so seriously– laugh together OFTEN! ” Yes, our secret is to cultivate comedy because it keeps your heads above water in the stormy? sea of life. Perhaps a better word picture is laughing releases those happy endorphins so it is more like humor is the tow rope that raises?your heart and life out of the waves on to the wake-board of life– and?Phil?Callaway?is the high powered motor boat of hilarity that will make you giggle, chuckle and laugh out loud in delightful side-splitting? joy!. We are in a season of heavy responsibility and?Phil‘s humor has once again been our lifeline of hope and happiness.
Pam and Bill Farrel, authors of over 50 books including bestselling?Men Are Like Waffles,Women Are Like Spaghetti? and?Red Hot Monogamy
And enjoy this heart-warming excerpt of Laugh Like a Kid Again:
When people find out I've been married to the same girl for 37 years in a
row, they smile and sometimes applaud. But I did just about everything
wrong in the early days. I was selfish. And this was before we discovered
how to spell Wii with two I's. I was cheap. So cheap that I got after my bride
for only squeezing one cup of tea from a teabag. "You can do better," I said.
"My mother (which is a great way to start a sentence) used to use the same
teabag for weeks. Then she'd make soup with it. And salad. Then we'd floss
with the string. Then my friends and I would smoke the leftovers."
How have we stayed stuck all these years? I learned to avoid saying:
"You have too many shoes already." "Crying is blackmail." "Shopping is not
a sport." "Honey, the playoffs are on, can we talk about this during the ads?"
I learned to never eat garlic unless she does. To go ahead and laugh.
Even when she says, "You want breakfast in bed? Sleep in the kitchen." I
learned to say, "I made some mutton curry with oregano. I hope that sounds
okay."
Most nights I read to her. One of my books. What a blessing!
She doesn't show me bills until I've eaten. We love when we don't feel
like it. We look for the good in each other. And always find it. Every single
day I say to myself, "I can't believe she married me."
In time I came to discover that one of the greatest marriage savers
doesn't cost a thing and only takes 5 or 10 minutes a day. Every night we
pick up an ancient book and read it together. We read things like,
"Clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony" (Colossians 3:12-14).
If we absorb such truths, the Bible never leaves us where it finds us.
Like nothing else, reading its truths and praying together has
transformed our marriage, brought us contagious joy, and provided a
foundation to weather the storms.
Keeping the romance alive helps too.
Tonight I can't wait to see what she does when I say, "Hey! Let's go buy you some shoes."
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Pam and Bill''s Christmas and AnniversaryCelebration!
I want to PERSONALLY invite you and your mate to join us Dec. 16 at 6:06 pm PT, when we will host a special "Wisdom Wednesday" for our friends (you!) to join us for our wedding anniversary virtual party. Several of our friends who are "relationship experts" will join us to share tips to and traditions to make your Christmas full of romantic connections and family closeness.
Our guest relationship experts will include:
Jay and Laura Laffoon, Celebrate Your Marriage Marriage Ministry and soon to release: Ultimate Date Night
Robert and Kaylee Fukui, Power Couples by Design- help for entrepreneur couples
Arlene and James Pellicane, Happy Home Ministry, newly released Screen Kids and Grandparenting Screen Kids
Chris and Jamie Bailey, Expedition Marriage, newly released : Newlywed Devo
Rob and Joanna Teigen, Growing Home Together, Mr and Mrs a 365 day devo
Ellie and Bob Kay: Heroes at Home, Money Millhouse Podcast
Brenna and Chris Stull, Coach Mom Ministry and newly released bestseller, Coach Mom
We will also weave in fun interactions with you, giveaways, and we will stay online after our guests have shared and we will also share some "Secrets of Our Marriage Success" and chat with any of you who want to connect!
(This evening is our GIFT to you, but we do need you to register,then we will send a unique zoom link to you). Space limited. Register today.
Anniversary Week Bonanza! Everything 20% off til Dec18 on www.love-wise.com. Use code LOVE
Looking forward to seeing you and your mate at our Dec 16 Anniversary Party, And we invite you to become a member of our Living Love-Wise Community too!
Praying our life verse over you today too:
We love because He [God] first loved us. (1 John 4:19)
Pam and Bill Farrel
PS: I (Pam) am a part of a live AND virtual event Feb 26/27 where the conference proceeds benefit at risk girls. Please take advantage of earlybird registration to give a gift to you-- and these girls. Conference video
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Dear Living Love-Wise Friends
Sending You JOY! Joy for Your Heart: Feeling sad? Discouraged? Overwhelmed? Listless? Unplugged? Exhausted? Emotionally spent? Jesus wants to be your joy! To kick start your JOY-Filled Journey, now in this "shelter at home" season, and in the days ahead, I created a 30 Day Infectious Joy Devotional. Here is the link to this F**R**E**E downloadable. I hope you enJOY it for your daily devotional time in the next 30 days (Our prayer is these verses of joy will keep you encouraged during this "Shelter at Home" season and beyond) Let''s make our JOY, HOPE, and FAITH more contagious than Corona Virus! (You might also enjoy Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience at this time because you can enjoy a deeper dive into scripture and have those lovely coloring pages to help you memorize scripture-and distract you from your worries and focus your heart and mind of Jesus)
Joy for Your Body
Another opportunity to boost your happiness levels would be to sign up for Body and Soul on Demand fitness classes. (Use Code LW001 to save) They offer MANY different kinds of exercise classes -all to Christian music. Bill and I like the HIIT classes, boot camp and Dance Blast! Exercise releases happy endorphins and helps lower your stress-which in turn boosts your immunity which provides better protection from the virus.
Sending You Love
We pray your Easter was meaningful. We know it was unusual, but for us, it was an amazing opportunity to experience worship with many churches, leaders and musicians from around the world. (I (Pam) even got up at 3:30 am so I could experience a sunrise worship service on Edisto Island on the East Coast!) The highlight of our day was our Easter Family Zoom Gathering with our far-flung family (ages 18 months to 81 years old!) This week on our #WisdomWednesday, I (Pam) will share how to plan a fun and meaningful family gathering on Zoom. Our worship leaders will be some of our best friends, song writers and recording artists, Jeff and Gail Bones. Dr Gail Bones is also the author of Living Crosswise and we will interview the Jeff and Gail about handling unexpected life transitions. Bill will bring a bible devotional and lead an interactive discussion. This Zoom meet up is a no cost gift to you, but we will need you to register so we can hold your spot. You will get an email from Love-Wise with direct link in it each Wednesday when you registerat least once. (If you registered last week from here on out it will be the same zoom link (Any questions on this, email info@Love-Wise.com)
#MarriageMonday- Join us for a "Take 10" quick "coffee and conversation" date night every Monday at 6:06 pm over at the Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page. Tonight : Care and Conflict- The Key to Getting Along When Life is TENSE! (If your church would like a personalized online marriage conference or date night, please send a quick email to info@love-Wise.com )
Here is link of video and blog on Bill's message, The Basics: Keep the End in Mind 1 Peter 1:3-5 from last #WisdomWednesday:
Sending You Help
Getting some GOOD NEWS or a package in the mail lifts the spirits! We'd LOVE to send you some love via the postal mail! It has come to our attention that Christian Discount Book warehouse is completely shut down and will not be sending any order until May 3. In addition, Amazon is now considering books as non-essential so they will not be mailing books until May 7. So, we want to offer you an opportunity to order books from us (that we are happy to autograph) and we will put them in the mail on Thursday April 16. We have adjusted our prices to be similar to Amazon's (or lower) and we will get books we have in stock to you (or to someone you love) in the mail this week. (Reminder, if you are a Living Love-Wise member (Options: Digital, Resource, Developer) please login for an additional discount). And please use code COVID for 10% off the books listed below. Discount runs now thru Thursday noon on April 16 (Go to our Living Love-Wise Store and simply scan through or search by title) These are books we have the most stock on (We had purchased them for events that got Covid Cancelled) : Woman of Confidence (Red Cover is an earlier version of Brave New Woman book) - only $10 right now Discovering Hope in the Psalms: A Creative Bible Study Experience Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: A Creative Bible Study Experience Red Hot Romance Tips for Women- An easy read of 26 traits that make us a more loving wife Love, Honor and Forgive- a guide to repair, restore, restart a marriage 10 Best Decisions a Man Can Make- Bill's best Biblical and practical wisdom to build a man's life. 10 Best Decisions a Parent Can Make- How we raised our kids to become successful leaders who love God 10 Questions Kids Ask About ... the Birds and Bees- Now is a good time to prepare for talking to you kids on vital topics (cradle to college) Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti - our bestseller (nice gift for weddings, showers, or any gift with a box of waffle mix and package of pasta) Waffle/spaghetti book with the devotional guide as a set only $16) 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband - a date a week. Join Pam's Wow Wife Challenge (Each Tuesday 6:06 pm PT in Red Hot Wife Facebook group) Red Hot Monogamy- 8 week guide to fan flame of love (200 date ideas) 10 Secrets of Living Smart, Savvy and Strong - The essentials for women in life's second half The Before You Marry Book of Questions- Pre-engagement and premarital guide 10 Best Decisions a Single Can Make- How to create "the good life" while solo
THANK YOU BUNCHES! We REALLY APPRECIATE you considering gifting books NOW for upcoming weddings, as enrichment for your own marriage (or your grown married kids), for single friends or your women's or small group Bible studies . It helps us help YOU and those you love. Another simple way to bless our ministry is to simply login to Amazon Smiles, and select Proverbs 19:8 as your designated charity, then always start at that Amazon Smile page. This way, when you order anything from Amazon, Amazon automatically donates to our ministry but it costs you nothing!
Sending You Hope
If you missed Bill's Message for Men: Rise Up- Tools for Leading Your Family, watch on Bill and Pam Facebook page.
On Easter, we did a Facebook Live on "Transformed Lives: Our Faith Story"
In addition, I (Pam) have been recording messages of courage for women: Be Braver on the Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page. Here is latest A Brave Woman Believes God is ABLE (To watch all of Pam's courage boosters, go to Bill and Pam Facebook and search #BeBraver) Reminder, Pam's book, Brave New Woman is only $1.99 on Amazon
Praying God tucks you under his wings of care
The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say[a] to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." He Himself will deliver you from the hunter's net, from the destructive plague. He will cover you with His feathers; you will take refuge under His wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield. (Psalm 91:1-4)
Pam and Bill Farrel Click to donate to our ministry Proverbs 19:8 (tax deductible)
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Reopen Your Heart, Reopen Your Home, Reopen Your Life!
Life and love these past several months has been a bit of a rollercoaster, right? We want to personally invite you to a marriage enrichment event we designed specifically to bless and build you and your marriage in this unusual season.
Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:30 - 7pm PT for Live Zoom (we will also record so you can watch at YOUR convenience).
Register here!!
Sheltering at Home has been both a blessing and a burden. The blessing: You may feel you gained safety from the pandemic and enjoyed more time with your spouse and children. Burden: Or, you may have experienced stress with SOOOO much time together 24/7, as if you are living in the "Groundhog Day" movie repeating the same day over and over and . . . Blessing: You may be ready to pause to ponder how to best use this unique time to benefit your life and relationships. Burden: You may be among those who are experiencing a rise in stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse, insomnia, worry or PTSD, and other difficulties. We want to help build and bless your marriage in this vital moment in history. Please join us for a two evening online virtual marriage conference.
New curriculum created to rebuild, restore, renew, revive your marriage
A biblical and practical framework on how to handle transitions
A template for decision-making in an ambiguous environment
How to listen to God and then take "your next best guess" in an uncertain world
Creative ways to lower stress and raise enjoyment-even in this season of life
Practical conflict management
How to stop escalation of negative behaviors and emotions
How to cultivate joy, happiness, peace, serenity, and calm
Proven methods for choosing priorities and techniques to move your life forward
Learn what to do when you don't know what to do
How to create affordable, fun, and memorable romance at home
Ideas for making memories and family fun
How to create and keep the "A.H.A. in Your Marriage"
How to have a Marriage Meet Up to keep the passion, purpose and productivity in your marriage
How to nurture an attitude of gratitude and the role of thankfulness in developing intimacy and connection
Managing your own healthy mindset
Helping you, your spouse and family stay strong emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually
Create a family compass to navigate God's best and blessed plan for your life, family, and future
Decide what are the positives you want to KEEP as a result of this Shelter at Home season.
How to know when to reach out for help, coaching and community
Early bird $39 if registered by Aug 20, $49 Aug 21- 27/28 and after. YES, WE WANT TO REGISTER NOW for the online marriage conference with Bill and Pam.
Deluxe option: conference and the Farrels newest book: His and Her Marriage Meet Up Set for couples who want more purpose, passion and productivity. $65 (postage included/ a savings of more than $10) Yes, we want the bundle: Conference registration AND the Marriage Meet Ups devotional planner set.
Praying for you and your marriage!
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up (Eccl 4:9)
Looking forward to "seeing" you on zoom at the conference!
Bill and Pam Farrel
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Everyone loves a well-chosen gift!
In this email ae invitations to OPEN 5 G.I.F.T.S. that will BLESS and BUILD YOU, those YOU LOVE and YOUR LEADERS! Please read through to dicover which resources and opportunities God will use to encourage, enrich, educate and prayerfully, inspire you to capture and hold tightly to God and HIS plan and path of HOPE and HELP. Then scan it again for which invitation you can extend to a leader yu love.
We have spent our entire married life in ministry. We know what things keep a Shepherd, a Pastor, a Missionary, a Speaker/Author or non- profit leader and his/her spouse encouraged and motivated. You and your family have been impacted by this pandemic and quarantine, and the uncertainty of the future-and so have the leaders you look to. As we look to October, traditionally Clergy AppreciationMonth, we have some ideas that will encourage and enrich YOUR life and marriage-as well as your Shepherds, as you extend these opportunities to them.
Here are G.I.F.T.S. to encourage those who keep you encouraged:
Give Thanks! In Luke 17:11-19 is the story of Jesus healing the 10 lepers. "One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him-and he was a Samaritan" Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? "(verse 15-17)
Be the ONE who says THANKS!
Sends the email, greeting card, gift card, with a note full of specific thanks. Share a scripture or quote that positively impacted you; donate to their ministry; tithe to your church; tuck in a little personal sentiment ( for example, when we had to move off our boat to care-give my elderly in-laws during pandemic, one friend sent me hand sanitizer in a mermaid dispenser and a mermaid key chain with an encouraging inscription!) You can also express your thanks by showing up for live or virtual events, worship services, and bible studies; share the leader's posts to your social media or forward emails to friends who would also benefit from his or her teaching-or even better-- say "Thanks" by volunteering your time and talent to help in ministry.
This Oct 8, you can express your thanks by inviting your pastor and wife, your church staff couples, married friends who run non- profits, or author/speakers to our "Clergy Couples Are Essential Date Night" (Those Ministry-Minded Marriage Couples Who Attend will also be given one access code for them to watch our new online recorded conference:ReOpen Your Heart, Home and LifeMarriage course.) Please register your pastor and wife (with their permission) or send this link to the leaders you know.
Ask: Which leaders does God want me to encourage and invite?
Invest in their Success. Give your leaders tools for success or provisions of necessity. Ministry can be a rollercoaster to feast or famine when it comes to finances. Our own faith in God's provision has been stretched then BUILT often by the generosity and thoughtfulness of God's people. In our life, over our four decades of ministry, we have had four cars just QUIT on us, and each time God has lead a godly parishioner or ministry supporter to either donate a used car or pitch in to help us afford a working vehicle. What are the necessities your shepherd or your favorite leader needs? Groceries? A phone up-grade? A computer? A conference for ministry-or marriage? School tuition for themselves or their children? A bike? Suitcase or briefcase?
I was delighted one year, when my Seasoned Sisters ministry team heard the airlines had destroyed my baggage, so they pitched in for a new PINK rolling suitcase for my speaking travel.)
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up... "(1 Thes 5:11)
Perhaps a ministry tool to boost balance his or her personal and professional life would assist them in living out God's calling: Our Marriage Meet Ups: His and Her Planner Set for Couples That Want Purpose, Passion and Productivityis a powerful tool to garner forward movement in live-and love.One of the secrets to the success of our long lasting nearly 42 year marriage is the every Monday Marriage Meet up, a biz meeting for our marriage. This vital meeting has helped us balance ministry and marriage, make vital family decisions, and helped us stay productive. (Order sets for leaders you want to bless. To save, become a Love-Wise Community member and login for automatic discount an any resource in the Love-Wise store)
Ask: What would help the leader I want to encourage grow with God, in their personal or professional life?
Fund their joy! All first-responders, ministry-minded marriages and clergy couples count as frontline essential servants. Much of what we have tried to do in this pandemic is give resources and opportunities to build and bless marriages--especially those who have been working hard for others. We are one of the relationship experts featured in Love Ideas Relationship Summit. Some recent stats that have come across our desks lately share the heaviness of this L . O. N. G. "shelter in pace"/ quarantine. According to a recent email from Invisible Disabilities Association, sponsor of Love Ideas Summit:
Anxiety and depression are up three-fold since the onset of Covid
9% of adults say they've had at least one mental health effect, including symptoms of anxiety or depression (30.9%), symptoms of trauma or stressor-related disorder (26.3%), and starting or increasing substance use to cope (13.3%)
Calls to suicide prevention hotlines have increased up to 800% since the advent of the pandemic
Divorce is up 34 percent
Yet there is JOY in Jesus!
The Joy of the Lord is our strength (Neh 8:10)
Rejoice in the Lord, always, again I say rejoice. (Phil 4:4)
I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! (John 15:11)
In today's depressive world, we must
cultivate our joy as a couple. Some ways we have nurtured the life-lifting laughter: on the way out on our prayer walk we listen to a clean comedian, we send humor back and forth on text, social media and email, we jump on Facebook Messenger video and spend time with grandkids and do child-friendly games, songs and giggles. We also look for unique dates, like the Marriage Welldrive in comedy show (where cars honked as they laughed), and the drive-in concert where we drove our convertible and danced at sunset with an ocean view.
We also each need to cultivate personal joy. Beginning Oct. 13, I (Pam) will be leading a women's online LIVE weekly Zoom Face to Face weekly bible study on Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience. I will bring a devotion, then participants will have opportunity to interact. I will bring JOY, fun, a bit of humor and some practical, biblical, and science-based ideas on what works well to elevate our mood and emotions. Registration and details (Download your free Infectious Joy devotional)
Ask: How can I cultivate my joy and become a "joy-giver"?
Who can I invite to the Joy Study?
Team Up for the Big Give: Note the sacrifice of your Pastor and leaders. Tell them you see them. During this seasoned of sheltering in, I wrote my part of the next of the Discovering the Bible series. Inspired by a comment of my friend, and author of Take Hold, Sharon Jaynes, founder of Girlfriends in God, I penned this sentiment that captures the heart of God:
The Lord said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey. (Exodus 3:7-8 emphasis added)
One of the best things you can do for a leader is to gather others who will rally resources and love like God loves. God SEES, HEARS, is CONCERNED, and will RESCUE. We can emulate the love of God by gathering resources to help minister our ministers. One of the kindest gifts our congregation gave us was a humor-filled "roast" of my husband, their Pastor Bill, and at the end of the evening, they gave us a fully paid trip to Hawaii. It had been years since we had a vacation alone together. With each parishioner giving what they could afford and pulling together, the refreshment we experienced helped replenish our love and renew our motivation to stay the course in ministry. Years later, after a particularly discouraging and depressive season of church ministry, friends teamed to give us a beautiful 25th anniversary celebration and served as the event team for a Love-Wise fundraiser date night and marriage cruise. (We have an IN PERSON marriage conference Nov 4-6, 2020 at Cannon Beach)
Ask: Who can I rally and team with to do something TOGETHER for a pastor or leader to meet a bigger need or give a greater gift?
Secure their Selah Sabbath. During this pandemic, we have been working double duty, we are full time care-givers for Bill's 91 year old parents (one frail on mind, the other frail of body). In addition, at the onset of the pandemic, nearly all our live speaking for the rest of 2020 rescheduled for 2021. We found ourselves working twice as hard, for half our normal income trying to effectively pivot our ministry to have more online options available. (We are grateful for some very kind, generous and faithful donors and Living Love-Wise Community Members, who are helping carry our ministry while we work to carry those in our Love-Wise and Proverbs 19:8 ministries.)
My husband officiated a small backyard family wedding this summer. No venues were available, so the wedding was moved to a family backyard only 25 minutes away from our R.V. Our friends, the parents of the groom, know that we have been sheltering in place in a 300 square foot (T.I.N.Y!) RV, so even though we could have driven back and forth for the rehearsal and the wedding, they gifted us a suite with a comfortable bed and large bathtub. (Neither our boat nor our RV has a tub, so I felt like a princess soaking in that bubble bath -something I had not been able to do for 6 months!)
Our family has been blessed on more than one occasion with a few days at a cabin or oceanside bungalow owned by church members. Some years, the sharing of these assets (along with a stocked pantry) were the only way we could afford a family getaway. Now, one of our joys is taking clergy couples out on the ocean on our boat!
Even a day off, with gift cards for meals out, and a slowed schedule can be a welcome Selah. Many Christian conference centers offer free or low-priced days away midweek for clergy couples. The years my husband was a pastor, a group of his friends planned regular Guy Gatherings and took Bill places he would never splurge on for himself: college and pro ball sporting games, go cart racing, deep sea fishing, etc. These days off , held a couple times a year, served as a mental break from the heaviness of ministry.
Selah simply is a pause to ponder. Recently, while taking my own Sunday Selah, I was reading my friend Cynthia Ruchti's novel, Song of Silence, and I came across this quote:
"Rests deserve as much attention as the notes you sing or play. Without breaks in the sound.music has no pattern or shape.Honor each rest as a precise note of soundlessness. Active silence." [1]
"My soul rests quietly only when it looks to God..." (Psalm 62:1)
(Download your Selah Sabbath worksheet inspired by Discovering Hope in the Psalms: A Creative Bible Study Experience. )
Ask: How can I, or me and my mate, create a life-rhythm that includes a Sabbath rest? How can we give a Selah quiet day away to a leader we love?
Pam and Bill Farrel are international speakers, authors of 50+ books, relationship coaches and Co- Directors of Love-Wise
They, like you, are praying for an end to the pandemic so they can travel to see their sons, daughter in laws and grandkids-- and so they can speak LIVE and IN PERSON again. In the meantime, you will discover many video and virtual opportunities to take advantage of their speaker at www.Love-Wise.com, including their weekly free Zoom Meet Up "Wisdom Wednesday" .
[1]Song of Silence, Cynthia Ruchti, (Abingdon Press). P 40.
God bless YOU, those you love--AND YOUR LEADERS!
Pam and Bill
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Are You Living an Intentional Life?
In these crazy times, it is easy to focus on the lack of control we feel in many areas of our lives. It's essential to remind ourselves daily that God is still in control and He can and will use many of our challenges for our good and His glory. Thankfully, He has given us control over how we think and act (or react).
Our fall Revive and Thrive conference is focused on living with intentionality in the many dimensions of our lives such as our wellness, relationships, emotional and spiritual health, thought life, home life, and how we fulfill our daily purpose. I (Pam) will be speaking on having an Intentional MARRIAGE and will share tips and tools from several resources like Red Hot Romance Tips for Women, 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband, and our newest: Marriage Meet Ups: a His and Hers 52 week devotional planner for couples who want purpose, passion, and productivity. I will share three ways to W.O.W. Your Mate that will stregthen, enrich, encourage, build and BLESS your marriage!
We've gathered a group of twelve godly teachers, speakers, and authors to pour into your life to educate, equip, inspire, and challenge you. Best of all, all the sessions can be enjoyed at your leisure in the privacy and safety of your own home on demand - 24/7 starting on September 7, 2020. Register today for just $20!
12 Ways to Live a More Intentional Life
Our fall conference is focused on living intentionally in all the dimensions of our lives.
Check out our 12 speakers and their topics!
They will encourage and equip you to become a woman who makes consistent and intentional choices that lead to intentional actions each and every day...body, soul, and spirit.
PeggySue Wells: How to Live Well with Others Danna Demetre:Living Life with Purpose & Passion Pam Farrel:Become a W.O.W. Wife Robyn Thomson:Intermittent Fasting for Health & Weight Loss Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith:Healing Emotional & Spiritual Wounds Ellie Kay:How to Be a Hero for Today Dr. Michelle Bengston:From Depression to Hope that Prevails Jill Savage:Better Together - Life Isn''t Meant to Be Done Alone Diane Lowery:A Mighty Woman of Valor Marcia Ramsland:An Intentional Morning Planning Power Bump Arlene Pellicane:Revitalize Life with Intentional Screen Time Jill Swanson: Intentional Style - Looking & Feeling Fabulous
Watch each speakers video topic overview,
by clicking on her name above.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
CLICK HERE
WATCH ON-DEMAND 24/7 FOR 30 DAYS!
All the sessions can be enjoyed at your leisure in the comfort of your own home on demand for 30 days starting on September 7, 2020.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Email us at: Support@LeanHealthyAgeless.com
Encouraging you toward a more intentional life!
Pam, Danna, Robyn,
and the Revive & Thrive Speaker Team
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This is Bill's Birthday week!
People often ask me what it is like being married to Bill. Yes, he is AMAZING, and YES, I am completely biased! He is also flawed (not many, but a few ??.) But since it is his birthday, let's looks at the upside and what we can learn from the life he's lived. Bill is:
A wonderful, caring, moral husband that I trust completely and depend on greatly. Keeping your word will open the heart of a spouse. (Learn more from Bill each Monday on #mondayMarriage #datenight on Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page at 6:06 pm PT)
An amazing best friend and lover-yeah, enough said, we did write Red Hot Monogamy for a reason! Every man can romance his wife with Bill's Her Best Friend app on Google Play, that sends a romantic idea a day to a man's phone so he can bless his wife.
An attentive and fabulous father who has become best friends with our three godly sons who are all leaders too. Bill always answers his cell when our sons called. It had to be for a real reason- no asking where the remote for the TV- but having access to their very responsible dad during their growing up years helped our sons become very responsible leaders too.
A brilliant mind: He only got ONE question wrong on his Math SAT in high school. He tutored me in math in college-likely the ONLY way I could have passed university level math is I married my math tutor! Bill is the built in I.T. guy for our Love-Wise ministry. He is also the source of some of the most life-changing pieces of our ministry, like 6 Steps of Forgiveness of Love, Honor and Forgive and the Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti concept.
An amazing Bible teacher. He graduated with highest honors from Biola University's Talbot School of Theology. He knows Hebrew and Greek. He rightly divides God's Word-yet never makes anyone feel "less than" if they don't know "the original languages" instead he shares his practical biblical wisdom much like one would share a favorite box of chocolate- he wants everyone to share in the sweetness of the Lord and The Word.
A loyal friend. Once you are a friend to Bill, he will move heaven and earth to be there in your time of need. That is why we also have established the Living Love-Wise Community, so we can build relationship with YOU and help you achieve God's best in your life.
A caring leader and shepherd: I know, I am the first lamb of his flock. In the more than 2 decades that Bill was a youth pastor and Lead Pastor, he faithfully cared for everyone not just in the church but the entire community.
A victorious overcomer. Bill was raised in a chaotic dysfunctional home. Due to the brokenness of his mom's mental health, Bill as a little boy was forced to sleep in the bath tub for several years of his life, was yanked out of high school, when he was a starting quarterback his senior year because his mom on a whim wanted to move to a city where movie stars lived. Yet at age 16, he gave his heart to Christ (after seeing the movie The Exorcist) and Bill surrendered his whole heart and life to Jesus. When I met him, three years later, he had already worn out his bible and had it recovered in tan leather and imprinted on the front was: "That I might know Him." ( Philippians 3:10) The key to ANY of us overcoming is the WORD!
A talented speaker and communicator. Bill leaves a positive lasting impact on the audiences he speaks for: in marriage or parenting events, in worship services, in men's or leadership conferences. People often will quote back to Bill the truths God imprinted on their hearts and lives. It was Bill who also helped hone my speaking skills when I began speaking along side him and for women. He said, "Be sure to make your talk like a ride to remember: Make your audience laugh, cry and sit on the edge of their seats." And Bill lives by Gal. 6:14: "far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."
A tender, faithful son: Bill is known for teaching others, Simple Skills, for success in life. Because he has daily listened to the leadership of his Father in Heaven, God led him out of the craziness of his home of origin, to go on to establish a healthier home for our children to grow up in. And when his folks, now almost 91, needed help about 5 years ago, he drove back and forth across Los Angeles most every week while he also got our home ready to sell, then we downsized by 90% to reside on a live aboard boat near his parent's home. Now, he also has his office right on the property of his folks, so he is nearer to help. Each day I learn grace and patience from my loving Bill.
Our gift to you: From March 1- March 9 Everything in the Love-Wise store is 20% off! (Use code: BillWow) Also, watch a session 2 of 10 Best Decisions a Man Can Make video series: Live Your Adventure Men! (order book and video series)
Watch and listen to Bill at PK Canada: Walk With Her: Making Marriage Work Better Workman, Watchman, Warrior (One of my favorite messages of my husband. Great to watch with sons or mentees)
Bill will also be speaking at Promise Keepers in these Canadian cities in Spring 2020: Winnipeg 3/7, Edmonton 3/14, Regina 3/21
How to bless Bill: Take the LEAP and become a Love-Wise Leader. We are gathering friends, family, readers, leaders and audience members who want God's BEST in life and love! Those in our Living Love-Wise Community Leader Level get a monthly resource to build and bless their life, or something they can gift to others, plus anytime we release a new product (usually a few times a year) you get it first and as our gift. In addition, later in March, we will be launching a monthly Love-Wise Leader video webinar, where Bill and Pam will share the best from their many 52 books, interview experts, share tips on leadership, writing and creativity, Q and A or teach "Bible from the Boat". Using the Zoom Ap, this will be a video conference face to face with the Farrels- like talking over coffee! Join today- It will bless Bill especially to have YOU be a part of the Living Love-Wise Leadership community!
Come Meet us! In addition to Bill's speaking events in Canada, below are other places to meet Pam or Bill and Pam
March 7 Pam at The Time is Now! Conference for women in leadership
March 13-14 Pam speaking on Brave New Woman at Beautiful and Brave Women's conference Atascadero CA
March 20-22 Pam Speaking on Simply Beautiful : 7 Simple Skills for Success at Connected and Bonded (private event) Note: Pam has a few spots open for her spring session of Simply Beautiful Mentoring beginning March 17. Click for details and registration. Use code LEAP YEAR for discount.
April 24-26 Bill and Pam in Dalton GA, on Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti
June 12-14 : Bill and Pam at So Ca Singles Retreat Come join singles from across the nation in the beautiful California mountains. We will be speaking on Simple Skills for Success (from 7 Simple Skills for Every Man and 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman . There will also be a host of workshops and fun activities too.)
Person- Georgia Shaffer: I have been friends with Georgia for several decades. We were both young and new to speaking when we both were both speaking at the same event for women. I so admired her story of raising her son as a single mom while battling a terminal cancer diagnosis .(She was given a 2% chance to live.) Georgia is the author of The Gift of Mourning Glories, Taking Out Your Emotional Trash, and Avoiding the 12 Relationship Mistakes Women Make. (Her Mourning Glory Garden is a living picture of what beauty can come out of a horrific destructive season of life.) Now, she is giving that same God-empowered courage, strength, confidence, and inner power through her ReBUILD coaching group. If you are a woman, rebuilding your life for ANY reason, Georgia is a trusted voice who will speak LIFE into you. (More on Rebuild, and if you register, please let Georgia know you are my friend!)
Place- A wise family will unplug and head off the grid for some memory building a few times a year! One of our favorite places is Forest Home Family Camp, in Forest Falls, CA. (We speak there June 21-27) These mountains offer SO MUCH family fun! It is a nice mix of 5-star accommodations with the thrill of a forest adventure! And for a cozy up couple time, check out Cannon Beach Conference Center right on the Oregon coast. (We speak at Cannon Beach Couple's conference Nov 6-8, 2020. FYI: Cannon Beach has a wonderful media library. You can look up past messages by date or speaker's name) Love to have you join us at one of these LIVE events!
Thing- Note from Pam: Would you like to be your BEST inside and out? One way I do this is I choose to improve my life by watching leaders I value on You-Tube, Vimeo or thru Zoom webinars. My friend Shari Brandeal is a wonderful stylist who in 40 Days to Fabulous is joining her talent for color, style and fashion with 6 of us who will bring a devotion to bless and build your inner life too. Each Tuesday evening, Shari will help you look and feel FABULOUS! And one of us Christian women authors will bring you encouragement to equip, inspire and empower your inner life. Come join me, and my friends Mary Ross Ward, Megan Brown, Cynthia Spell, Karen Porter Deb Gruelle It begins THIS TUESDAY March 3 so sign up today! And it is a double blessing because YOU will get encouraged, equipped, enriched and inspired and you participating also helps bless Love-Wise ministry. Many thanks!
This week was the beginning of Lent. As a part of looking to the cross and Easter, I am spending time in Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: A Creative Bible Study Experience . Praying for you, and those you love as we all look to the cross and the victory of Easter.
Praying this verse over you and all those you love: I pray that Christ will make his home in your hearts through faith. I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love, so that you, together with all God''s people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep, is Christ''s love. (Eph 3:17-18)
God bless,
Pam and Bill Farrel
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Dear Wow Wife,
I hope to see you in the Red Hot Wife Challenge Facebook group TONIGHT (and every Tuesday night) at 6:06 pm PT for the next "Wow Wife" Date Night Idea Conversation!
Plus I wanted to PERSONALLY invite you to this marriage event designed especially for YOU and Your husband ... register before Wednesday 8/19 to SAVE big time. Hope You can come, love to meet your man! - Thanks, Pam
Reopen Your Heart, Reopen Your Home, Reopen Your Life!
Life and love these past several months has been a bit of a rollercoaster, right? We want to personally invite you to a marriage enrichment event we designed specifically to bless and build you and your marriage in this unusual season.
Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:30 - 7pm PT for Live Zoom (we will also record so you can watch at YOUR convenience).
Because we want to make sure everyone can come, register BEFORE Midnight Aug 21 and use code: REOPEN10 you will save $10 additional dollars (combined with earlybird, this is a 40%savings!)
Register here!!
Sheltering at Home has been both a blessing and a burden. The blessing: You may feel you gained safety from the pandemic and enjoyed more time with your spouse and children. Burden: Or, you may have experienced stress with SOOOO much time together 24/7, as if you are living in the "Groundhog Day" movie repeating the same day over and over and . . . Blessing: You may be ready to pause to ponder how to best use this unique time to benefit your life and relationships. Burden: You may be among those who are experiencing a rise in stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse, insomnia, worry or PTSD, and other difficulties. We want to help build and bless your marriage in this vital moment in history. Please join us for a two evening online virtual marriage conference.
New curriculum created to rebuild, restore, renew, revive your marriage
A biblical and practical framework on how to handle transitions
A template for decision-making in an ambiguous environment
How to listen to God and then take "your next best guess" in an uncertain world
Creative ways to lower stress and raise enjoyment-even in this season of life
Practical conflict management
How to stop escalation of negative behaviors and emotions
How to cultivate joy, happiness, peace, serenity, and calm
Proven methods for choosing priorities and techniques to move your life forward
Learn what to do when you don't know what to do
How to create affordable, fun, and memorable romance at home
Ideas for making memories and family fun
How to create and keep the "A.H.A. in Your Marriage"
How to have a Marriage Meet Up to keep the passion, purpose and productivity in your marriage
How to nurture an attitude of gratitude and the role of thankfulness in developing intimacy and connection
Managing your own healthy mindset
Helping you, your spouse and family stay strong emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually
Create a family compass to navigate God's best and blessed plan for your life, family, and future
Decide what are the positives you want to KEEP as a result of this Shelter at Home season.
How to know when to reach out for help, coaching and community
Early bird $39 if registered by Aug 21, $49 Aug 22- 27/28 and after. YES, WE WANT TO REGISTER NOW for the online marriage conference with Bill and Pam.
Deluxe option: conference and the Farrels newest book: His and Her Marriage Meet Up Set for couples who want more purpose, passion and productivity. $65 (postage included/ a savings of more than $10) Yes, we want the bundle: Conference registration AND the Marriage Meet Ups devotional planner set.
Praying for you and your marriage!
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up (Eccl 4:9)
Hope You can come, love to meet your man! - Thanks, Pam
Bill and Pam Farrel
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Dear Living Love-Wise Friend!
We are in this WITH YOU! Here are some opportunities and resources for you and those you love to help you stay STRONG and SANE during this challenging Covid-19 shelter at home season.
#WisdomWednesday Living Love-Wise Zoom Meet Up. Each Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT:
Easter Eggstravganza! We will share Easter ideas for fun with family in your home-or from far away! Our dear friend, Paul Smith, a talented worship leader will open us up with a few songs of hope. Bill will also bring a Bible devotional and discussion time to get our hearts ready to celebrate the Risen Savior and his resurrection power. This is INTERACTIVE dialogue in a video chat room so grab your mug and bible for some "coffee and conversation"
Please register to join us (we just want to make sure your spot is held because we value YOU!) There is no cost- our gift to build and bless you and those you love! (PS: Some of you will ask, "Where is Lisa Rieff?" Yes, she was originally scheduled this week with her husband, Boomer, but she needed to reschedule for a few weeks out. Keep the Rieffs in your prayers.)
Gifts from Last Week's #WisdomWednesday
We want to thank Dan and Danielle Macaulay for being our guests last week. Here is a link find Dan's Music and like his Facebook page (he is known for hopping on and doing piano concerts!) Here to link to Danielle' blog, From Milk to Meat, where you can find her books: Table Talk (fun family devotions and interactions), and Why Can't We All Just Get Along. You might want to cook up those Energy Bites she shared. My recipes for Waffle Toppings and Bill's Famous Spaghetti Sauce are also there! (Watch for a blog on family fun coming later this week based on all the sharing in #WisdomWednesday)
We Are All Fixer Uppers! Here is a link to a #BibleFromTheBoat video and blog based on Bill's inspiring Bible teaching last week. If you need encouragement on how this COVID 19 sequester could ever be used by God for GOOD OUTCOMES for all of us, you'll want to watch Bill's video and read this uplifting blog.
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#MondayMarriage Each Monday, on the Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page we host a #MarriageMonday #DateNight at 6:06 pm PT. Last week's was focused on raising enjoyment and lowering tensions with a little R.E.SP.E.C. T. These date nights are quick, power packed and upbeat 10 minutes times to build and bless your marriage and a "date night" dialogue interactive for couples is included. Here are a few other marriage builders you can binge watch:
A Better Us: Pam and Bill are frequent guest relationship experts on this Canadian based TV show. Here is a Facebook Live with Bill and Pam with the hosts of A Better Us talking Covid Stay at Home Survival Tips .
Love and Marriage in a Corona Virus 19 world: This is a date night hosted by our friends the Rodell's who pastor a church in Alpine, CA where they interview us on how to survive and THRIVE in marriage during the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" hiatus.
Wow Wife: I (Pam) and doing a "wow your husband" marriage builder Facebook live based on my 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband book each Tuesday in the Red Hot Wife Facebook group. Email: info@love-Wise.com if you would like to be invited into this group.
Good Friday! Men's Meet Up with Bill -Rise Up and Lead at noon on the Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page, Bill will bring a message JUST FOR THE GUYS. As you know, Bill is a popular speaker for men's ministries like Promise Keepers Canada and Iron Sharpens Iron. He has a special message for men, dad's, sons, brothers, leaders to help them become all that God knows they can be and what their families and this world needs them to be in this battle we are all in. Bill is gifted at rallying and motivating men. Please pray thousands of men will see this message and gain courage by it. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13)
Be Braver: Each day on the Bill and Pam Farrel Facebook page Pam shares a 2 or 3 minute Bible devotional to help women become BRAVER. We all struggle with fears and anxieties, but a bigger, better, and bolder view of God can help us navigate the angst of this pandemic. (My book, Becoming a Brave New Woman is now just $1.99 on kindle. Inside the book are all kinds of activities, scripture prayers and training on how to walk in courage and God-fidence!) Watch a few recent Be Braver Moments with Pam: Brave Enough to Share Your Brave, Brave Women Think Differently , How Can I Build My Brave? ,Brave Women See God More Clearly , Brave Women Speak Truth
Infectious Joy! Pam has written a 30-day eBook devotional on JOY. It includes 30 verses, and a simple JOY building interactive, and some coloring art. Please download your copy as our gift for being a part of the Living Love-Wise family. (If you want a deeper dive into Joy, you'll want to pick up Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience and soak in the richness studying God's Word and adding creative elements.) Here is one of my favorite verses about JOY: "You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy," (Psalm 30:11) In Discovering Hope in the Psalms, I share a deeper meaning of this verse as a picture of God freeing us from our sackcloth and ashes (common attire for those grieving in the Bible). The word for "turn" is actually "Overturn, change of overthrow". And "mourning" in the passage is a deep, painful, wailing and lament. The phrase "taken away" is to loosen, release, or break free and "cloak" is not just any change of clothes, but it means to "gird up or equip" as if a symbol of becoming a strong warrior. And my favorite phrase is "joyful dancing" which can mean dancing with delight, gladness, rejoicing, pleasure or dancing as if holding a festival with God! This is the kind of ONLY GOD transformation we can all pray happens with this coronavirus situation!
Help Us Help You
Many of you have asked, "How can we help you, Pam and Bill?" Thanks for caring! Your generosity helps us KEEP helping you and thousands of others at "such a time as this". Here are two simple ways to team with us:
(A) Become a member of the Living Love-Wise Community (options include three different levels: Digital ($1.98/mo) Resource ($4:19/mo) and Developer ($22.22 /mo) Each level has unique perks-plus we get the JOY of more time with you! . Or (B) Donate (any amount) to our non-profit Proverbs 19:8 ministry. (Tax-deductible)
A Gift for Your Home and Heart
Here is a photo, taken by our friend, Debbie Douglass, inspired by Bill's teaching last week.
Praying this verse for your Easter:
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." (1 Peter 1:3)
Keeping you in our prayers! Together we are stronger!
Pam and Bill Farrel
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Who Do You Call?
Bill and I fell in love to the sweet sounds of James Taylor and Carole King. I found myself humming their melody:
"You just call out my name, And you know wherever I am, I''ll come running."
This week was one of those weeks. We needed those who loved us to come running. (I am sure you have had those days, those weeks, those months!) James Taylor and Carole King capture the heartache with "When you''re down and troubled, And you need a helping hand, And nothing, nothing is going right." Yes, that is how it felt. Nearly every social media account on nearly every platform is giving us trouble. Much of our ministry to share the hope, peace, joy love and life of Jesus, especially now that we are on "Shelter at Home" orders is done virtually, but as we tried to fix the many issues, we were (and are) hitting roadblocks at every turn. (Anyone have a friend who works at Facebook?)
Finally, on Wednesday night, right after we taught #WisdomWednesday , we got more bad news. Bill prayed, then he had to go care for his dad, so I called out to God in prayer, and the message I was getting from Him was one we often tell those in crisis, "Don't go through this alone" So I emailed about 25 of my closest, most trusted, prayer warrior friends and asked them to pray. I could sleep that night because I knew we had committed the troublesome issues to God - and to our godly praying friends. Because our friendship circle is global, I woke up to friends sending their hope, help and prayers in replies.
In our 7 Simple Skills for Women and 7 Simple Skills for Men, we encourage everyone to have stretcher-bearers. Who are the four people you would call if the worst nightmare happened to you?
So many encouraging verses rolled in. We know the Word, but sometimes the grief, pain, frustration, or fear is so great, it helps to have friends carry you to God's faithful lovingkindness from His Word.
Let me share just a couple verses, sent thru one of my mentors in ministry, the Founder of Moms In Prayer ministry:
"Call on upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." (Psalm 50:15)
"Because [insert your name] loves me," me says the LORD, "I will rescue them; I will protect them, for they acknowledge my name. When they call upon me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble, I will deliver them and honor them. With long life will I satisfy them and show them my salvation." (Psalm 91:14-16"
Call on God. Call on your godly friends. We are the body of Christ. We are #BetterTogether.
This week, let our #WisdomWednesday be your "stretcher" to hope. Our friend, Debbie Douglass, a retired first responder trained in helping people with PTSD, will be our guest interview (Deb is also the photographer that creates the majestic photos we send each Wednesday) Bill will then bring a Bible devotion and discussion to help us all deal with those days when nothing seems to be going right. (These zoom gatherings are our gift but please register so we can send your unique link to join us. )
More Hope and Help to Hold You Up
May 31: Last chance to register for Revive and Thrive conference ! I (Pam) am one of 10 speakers bringing encouragement, enrichment, and important inspiration in 10 vital areas of a woman''s life. There are 10 digital gifts and all 10 speakers are offering a follow up zoom gathering (that are recorded). And you have 30 days to watch (videos available thru June 30!) All for just $15. Info and Registration
June 1:Enrich Your Family Interactions: Health, Love and Family Summit: Around the Table, I am a part of a two week online talk show (that began May 18) hosted by my friend, April, who features experts in family connections and creativity around the meal table (My interview is June 1). I hope you sign up for this no cost event.
June 5 -6: Calling all SINGLES!2020 Vision Online Singles Conference - We are keynoting at this online event for SINGLES. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 7:30 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 12:30 PM, 7:00 PM, Tickets: www.singlepassion.com AMAZING Early Bird Price, ONLY $10 per person. - PLEASE INVITE EVERY SINGLE YOU KNOW (They can live ANYWHERE and be a part!)
June 26-27 A Little She Time: I (Pam) am teaming with some of my BEST FRIENDS to create a couple days of RENEWAL for women! I will be sharing on Renewing Hope, Renewing YOU: Re-Creating a Simply Beautiful Life! (See speakers and schedule) Register here to bless Love-Wise ministry.
Friday Friends
Do you love a good Hallmark movie? Or a novel with a happy ending? ME TOO! I (Pam) had the joy of writing an article on Lowering Stress On the Homefront for my friend Debbie Macomber's digital magazine.: Welcome Home. Debbie is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today's most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. So, you might already love her bestselling fiction, and you likely have seen MANY of her Hallmark movies (especially at Christmas time!) My favorite is her Cedar Cove TV series. Her magazine is just as warm and loving as she is. Subscribe and use code FARREL15 (on Friday) to save. You'll also want to check out her website and blog- Lots of great recipes and ideas to make your home and the relationships in it cozy, comfortable and calm.
Thanks for praying for us! Some praises: Pam turned in her newest book, co-authored with PeggySue Wells: Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make (due out this fall) And Bill's interview on Promise Keepers Canada this week was very informative and successful. (Link to recording will come next week)
Praying this verse for you and those you love. May we all call on God in our times of need. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. (Psalm 145:18)
In Him who holds us,
Pam and Bill
PS: Birthday Blessings: This is Pam's Birthday Month - Use code BIRTHDAY before May 31 when you order from Love-Wise.com to save.
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We are "LIVE/ON-DEMAND" NOW!
12 Speakers & 12 Messages
WE ARE "LIVE/ON-DEMAND" NOW!
12 Speakers & 12 Messages
PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO A FRIEND THAT NEEDS HOPE & ENCOURAGEMENT!
In these trying times, we need more support and encouragement than ever. We require daily doses of hope and truth to spur us on in our "new normal" and help us live lives of greater joy and purpose despite our circumstances. Revive & Thrive is a virtual conference we've created to do just that.
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For only $20, you can register for the conference and get 30-days unlimited access to all the videos and links to downloadable gifts.
Each speaker also will personally host one live Zoom video chat in the weeks after the conference airs so you can connect with her, ask questions, and interact with other women.
REGISTER AT: www.ReviveThrive.org
Serving you with joy!
Pam
QUESTIONS?
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Bless MOM! Happy Mother's Day.
Are you feeling like you just want a break, a boost-or a blessing?
Here are a few ideas to Bless YOU, MOM and Our Nation:
Blessing to Build YOU tonight!
We welcome you to join #WisdomWednesday each week at 6:06 pm Wednesdays. We always have a guest interview (usually with a worship) then Bill brings a Bible devo and discussion aimed at helping us all Live Love-Wise in the shelter at home season. It''s F**R**E**E**, but please register to hold your spot. this week is Boomer and Lisa Rieff, the couple that wrote the theme song for Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghettitheme song in our DVD set. (Last week we LOVED having Nancie and Bill Carmichael on for an interview about three of their awesome books: The Unexpected Power of Home (we endorsed this one!), Lord Bless This Child and Lord Bless This Marriage (These two are prayer guides that make a tender, precious gift!)
Here is a beautiful scripture photo by Living Love-Wise member #WisdomWednesday friend, Debbie Douglass.
Bless MOM! Give Her Time Off! Revive and Thrive conference is now live! I am one of 10 speakers bringing encouragement, enrichment and important information and inspiration in 10 vital areas of a woman''s life-- picture a soul for your soul. There are 10 digital gifts and all 10 speakers are offering a follow up zoom gathering. And you have 30 days to watch! All for just $15. Info and Registration: Give to mom, cook her dinner, give her the afternoon off with some iced tea, fruit, dark chocolate and a little time to watch in a relaxing environment!
Give Her Joy! Here is link to the free eBook I wrote to help us all hold on to, cultivate and exp-erience Infectious JOY! For a deeper dive into Hope and Joy, order Discovering Hope in the Psalms and Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience
Give Her Fun with Family! I (Pam) have been posting #familyfun ideas on the Bill and Pam Facebook page. Here is a video post where I share a fun family art project, read a children's book (Scribble Stones) then give you an idea to scatter joy to others!
Here is a Mother''s Day Card the kids can color and give from the artist of our Discovering the Bible series, Karla Dornacher (Her Etsy Store has some lovely items for mom too!)
Give Her Courage! Also on the Bill and Pam Facebook page are #beBRAVER video posts, from Becoming a Brave New Woman: S.T.E.P. into God's Adventure now just $1.99 on kindle!
Bless the Nation
May 7- National Day of Prayer - Look for my blog to post Thursday with Prayer Walk prayer prompts. Let''s all take a prayer walk solo, as a couple or as a family!! If our nation ever needed prayer-it is NOW!
Please save these dates:
May 14 - 16 She Writes for Him: Writer's conference for those new or season-or those who want to become an author! (Pam will be speaking on Co-Writing) The faculty are all Pam's friends, some of the best and brightest leaders in publishing.
May 26 and 27 - two evenings with Pam and Bill in a zoom- based conference! Living Love-Wise Marriage Conference: Shelter at Home Edition (new material!)
May 20-30 Online Singles Conference 20/20 Vision - we are keynoting at this online event
(We will send links to register for these conferences in a few days)
Praying this for you: "The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy" (Psalm 126:3)
Pam and Bill Farrel
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Cultivate YOUR Joy! New DATES! Discovering Joy via Zoom Holiday Edition.
Each year, as the holidays approach, the levels of depression in people''s personal lives rises-- and this year, with its uncertainty, unpredictability and unending hardships, the majority of the public is battling to keep their hope, peace, tranquility and JOY!!
The GOOD NEWS is there is JOY in Jesus! I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! (John 15:11)
Discovering Joy in Philippians Zoom Study- Holiday Edition
Nov 3 - Feb 9 (11 weeks sprinkled thru Election Day to Pre-Valentine''s)
Tuesdays, 6:06 PM PST
Join author Pam Farrel for a FACE TO FACE Bible study on Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience using Zoom. Each week Pam will:
- Teach a Bible Lesson from Philippians
- Facilitate discussion and interaction
- Offer a creative option for processing the Word of God
- Bring practical life application to cultivate Joy in YOUR life
- Recommend ideas to bring meaning and happiness into holidays in this time frame
The study will be 11 weeks from Nov 3 - Feb 9 (This will be a journey of joy for 11 weeks of cultivating Biblical positivity through many major holidays.)
Here is a list of the eleven Tuesdays of the study:
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1 and 8
January 5, 12, and 26 (I am out of town the 19th)
February 2 and 9
During this section of the calendar, there are more than six holidays and as we study JOY, we will also celebrate with JOY!
Rejoice in the Lord, always, again I say rejoice. (Phil 4:4)
What you will need to participate: Discovering Joy in Philippians:A Creative Bible Study Experience and Pay CLASS FEE Registration
Options:
(1) Bundle of Joy study AND Zoom Class $40 (Earlybird $35 if registered by Nov 1)
OR
(2) I already own the Joy Bible Study, (so scroll the bible study tab for # of studies to zero) and only pay class registration fee of $25 (Earlybird $20)
Discovering Joy in Philippians is an Amazon bestseller and award winning Golden Scroll 2020 Bible Study of the Year .
Pam Farrel is co-author of the Discovering The Bible Series, author of 50+ books, a popular international speaker, and co-Director of Love-Wise with her husband, Bill. She is known for enthusiasm, zest for life, overcoming "Choosing joy!" attitude and her love for encouraging, equipping and enriching the lives of women.
Space Limited. Register SOON for Face to Face Discovering Joy study through ZOOM Video Conferencing. (My Bible devo portion will be recorded each week in case you need to miss or watch a different night that fits YOUR life)
May the JOY the LORD be YOUR strength! (Neh 8:10)
Pam Farrel
Author of 50+ books
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The Key to Unlock Love in Your Marriage and Family .
Prayer is the key to unlocking love because it is like a window into the soul of your mate. As you pray sincerely, and listen intently, you get a glimpse into the heart of the one you love. Romans 12:12 encourages prayer: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
We have woven prayer into our daily life: We greet each other with a kiss, a hug and a prayer as we rise; We pray over each meal (and we kiss); we take a prayer walk usually at sunset, then we pray over each other as we cuddle up and close our eyes to slumber. We also include prayer in our daily devotion time (Did you know we have a daily couple''s devotional for Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti-- and it includes a daily prayer prompt) And in our soon to release Marriage Meet Ups: A His and Hers Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life.[Order in June and get an invitation to a zoom training with the Farrels] We also model how opening and closing a marriage meet up with prayer moves your hearts to unity-- and fans the flame of passion.
Here is a sample prayer prompt from Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti Daily Devotional Guide. (Photo of Farrels by Elizabeth Balch)
Lord, today help me hear the heart of my spouse. Let his/her burden be lighter because of something I say or do. Give me the ability to hear from You how You want me to respond. Amen
More opportunities to grow fruit in your life, marriage and family:
Rest and Relaxation for YOU! June 26-27 I am one of 11 speakers who will be sharing at A Little She Time online conference for women: Renewing Hope, Renewing You: ReCreating a Simply Beautiful Life
Hope is desperately needed in today''s world. Join bestselling author, Pam Farrel, to discover, foster, boost hope, and how to be a hope-giver! Pam will also share 7 simple skills to create (or recreate) that Simply Beautiful Life. Learn how to lower stress and raise enjoyment, fulfillment, and personal peace. . Link to register to gain renewal, rejuvenation and a little R and R for YOU!
Power Couples By Design Marriage & Biz Virtual Summit
June 26-28. If you are a couple that works in ministry or business TOGETHER, we are one of 10 couples presenting on various aspects, wise decisions, practical skills and biblical truths that can help you succeed at both LOVE and BUSINESS! . Tune in and learn from "the best in the business", couples who have learned how to pull TOGETHER in the SAME direction to harness the best of their talents, skills, drive and personalities to create a winning team. (Our session with a Q and A after is Sunday June 28) This summit is a GIFT to help solopreneur, entrepreneur and small biz couples! Register Today!
Create a Thriving Marriage The Thriving Marriage Series: How to Create Deep Connection and Intimate Communication in Your Life and Marriage, starting July 6. This summit brings together more than 15 experts, including me, to share our best advice for cultivating effective communication and intimacy in your marriage. You can reserve your spot here, at no cost: Cultivate The Intimacy And Connection You Crave. If you're ready to transform your marriage and genuinely enjoy your relationship, we sincerely hope you'll join us for The Thriving Marriage Series.
Wisdom Wednesday!
This week our guests will be musician, James Cesenna, top vocalist in the Philippines, and his mom, Jeanne, contributor of a new book, Made to Overcome, on how God can help those with mental illness and their families. Bill will also bring a bible study and discussion on a similar topic. These Wisdom Wednesday zoom gatherings are our gift but please register so we can send your unique link to join us.
Ideas for Father''s Day
Dad Duo: 10 Best Decisions a Man Can Make and 7 Simple Skills for Every Man by Bill Farrel
Give a copy of 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband, with a one year calendar marked with 52 date nights
Give a copy of Red Hot Romance Tips with a framed like of traits you LOVE about your man, A to Z.
Give a copy of Red Hot Monogamy with 8 "coupons for RHM" - one for each week of the 8 week guide to keeping your marriage sizzling hot.
We need YOUR PRAYERS! Today, we are asking for YOUR prayers. A few weeks ago in our newsletter, we mentioned that Bill''s personal Facebook page, one group he runs, and our Bill and Pam Farrel page had been hacked,hijacked and is being held hostage. Then, for no apparent reason, Facebook disabled Pam''s personal page. Let''s pray this verse over each other''s lives: Psalm 46:1 Lord, be a very present help. Amen
It is a verse from Wisdom Wednesday, with the photograph by our friend, Debbie Douglass. We have been hanging our heart on it this week.
Thank you! God bless you!
Pam and Bill www.Love-Wise.com
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Protecting Your Marriage Thru Prayer
By Pam Farrel on Jul 10, 2020 12:42 pm
Pray with Your Partner
All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. ?(2 Timothy 3:16-17 NHEB)
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (Col 4:2)
Think of prayer as the thread of unity of your love. Prayer is like a window into your mate's heart and life. By weaving prayer into your everyday life together, God hems your lives together, "stitch by stitch", prayer by prayer. So make prayer a priority to protect your love:
Daily: Each day, we share our prayer requests and pray as a family, and then as a couple, usually privately as we hug good-bye for our days responsibilities we will hug and pray for each other before we kiss and send each other on to the path God has for each of us. Over each meal we share, we pray grace, then kiss each other. It is a romantic ritual that has added passion and power to our 40+ year marriage. Most days, after dinner, we will stroll hand in hand and have a prayer walk. The advantage of a prayer walk is that you get closer to God, your mate and thinner-at the same time! Then each night, before we drift off to sleep, curl up in each other's arms and pray thanksgiving and praise over the day God has given us, and we commit any questions, drama or hurts to our Father in Heaven.
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. (Jer 29:12)
Weekly:We bring to our Monday Morning Marriage Meet Up a verse or a few verses to pray over each other, our marriage and the planning meeting for our marriage and family. Typically, these verses come across our path naturally. We may have heard them in a sermon. We might have gleaned them from a message we taught, a quiet time devotional or Bible study. Or, we may have encountered them on Christian radio, podcasts, magazines or books. At other times, we will search the internet on a subject of interest to gain strategic Biblical insight. In our experience, the verse(s) we each bring to the Marriage Meet Ups have become a stable foundation for the meeting, a healing balm to some turbulent circumstance or stressful situation we might be going through. The Word may be the best gift you can give your mate that week.
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." (Matt 26:41)
Yearly: We each select a Word of the Year and a Verse of the Year. We make a poster, or have it engraved on mugs, or place the verse on a refrigerator magnet or key fob and we commit to praying that verse for each other all year, either in our daily Quiet Time or when we see the prayer prompt, or we set it as the password for our phone or computer, or as our phone wall paper. Some years, we opt to have the same Word and Verse of the Year. (You can download a Couple's Your Best Year Yet goal and prayer sheet at www.Love-wise.com)
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. (Psalm 145:18)
Your Marriage Meet Up
In our book, Marriage Meet Ups, we share more ways to weave prayer into your marriage. For example, often people have an "our song". We also have an "our verse". It was inscribed on our wedding gifts to each other: "We love because He [God] first loved us." (1 John 4:19) Perhaps, begin or deepen your prayer life together by taking a prayer walk, and talk about possible "our verses", select one, then buy or have something made with that verse on it and hang it in your home as a prayer prompt for your love and marriage.
Bill and Pam Farrel are international speakers, authors of 50+ books including bestselling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and their newest, Marriage Meet Ups: Planner for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life. The Farrels are the Co-Directors of Love-Wise.com . They are parents? to 3 sons, love their 3 daughter in loves, and their 5 grandkids. The Farrels also love beach prayer walks and pre-pandemic, they lived on a live aboard boat docked in Southern Ca.
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What Can One Person Do to Bring Hope and Help in Today''s World?
Many of you are likely trying to process the headlines of the murder of a father in Minnesota and are heartbroken by the killings of multiple peace officers in multiple cities. You might wonder, "What can I do to bring hope, help, and healing? I am just one person, we are just one family."
Jesus gives us a clear place to begin: Receive God''s love and become a conduit of love to everyone one in your world:
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. (John 13:34 emphasis added)
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (Romans 12:10)
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. (1 John 4:11)
There are more than 100 verses about loving each other, and in coming days we will be creating blogs and resources to help you and your family in this call to love. Today, we can begin with looking into our own hearts and asking God to help each of us be vessels of His love. We can pray with our families and ask God to love others through us. To begin this expression of God''s love, we have created a paper heart your family can hang in your front window as an expression that your family wants to be a light of love. We have also created this same verse as a socialmediamemeyou can post, expressing that you want to follow God''s call to "Love One Another."
Oh, Lord, help us love like YOU love. Amen
More Love for YOU...
Here are a few opportunities to express love to YOU, those you love and your community. Please take a moment to read through and take advantage of the activities that will help you or those you care about gain the hope, help, healing and the love of God:
Love for SINGLES: THIS WEEKEND! June 5 -6: Life has felt lonely and isolated for many singles in recent months. Please invite EVERY SINGLE you know TODAY to join us this weekend.2020 Vision Online Singles Conference - We are keynoting at this online event for SINGLES. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 7:30 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 12:30 PM, 7:00 PM, Tickets: www.singlepassion.com AMAZING Early Bird Price, ONLY $10 per person (Goes up to $15 Friday) . (Singles can live ANYWHERE and be a part!) Learn and discover skills like how to:
Sharpen our focus for successful relational choices.
Avoid obstacles that interrupt our relationships.
Secure a strong, satisfying and successful life.
Look at God''s plan for love, happiness and peace.
Boost your bravery and face down your fears.
Improve your inner life to rise above circumstances and obstacles.
Know YOUR next steps to LIVE the 20/20 VISION God has for YOU!
Love for YOUR family:Enrich Your Family Interactions: Health, Love and Family Summit: Around the Table, I am a part of a two week online talk show (that began May 18) hosted by my friend, April, who features experts in family connections and creative ideas to make meal time memories. In my interview, we discuss how meal time can be a great place to build character and leadership in your children. April is a military wife, so joining her on Around the Table Summit is a great way to support a "hero at home." For those who buy the "All Access Pass," 50% of those proceeds will go to feed children through Compassion International. I hope you sign up for this no cost event.
Love Your Prodigal: If you know a mom of a prodigal (or you have a prodigal), My friend, Judy Slegh, is offering an amazingly helpful opportunity: Do you feel emotionally devastated from having a prodigal in your life? I did as my son dabbled in drugs and alcohol. In the middle of this storm, God challenged me to share His perspective of the situation. I did and it changed my life. I have shared what I have learned with many others and they have experienced hope and healing. I Have a Prodigal Boot Camp for five evenings starting June 8th at 7 PM CDT (no cost) . Learn how to have peace and hope in the waiting.
Love for Your Own Life. June 26-27 A Little She Time: Jesus wants you to value yourself the way He values you. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus expressed that He loves us more than the birds and lilies which He cares for attentively. I (Pam) am teaming with some of my BEST FRIENDS to create a couple days of RENEWAL for women! I will be sharing on Renewing Hope, Renewing YOU: Re-Creating a Simply Beautiful Life! (See speakers and schedule) Register here to bless Love-Wise ministry.
Praying this over all our world:
God, Please help us "Love one another with brotherly [and sisterly] affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. " (Romans 12:10)
May we be all be the light of God''s love,
Pam and Bill
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Life-giving Messages of hope, help, joy, happiness, and STRENGTH for Your Life:
Today I was interviewed for Empowered for Victory online conference for women happening at the end of September. They asked me, "What does victory look like for you?" My answer is two- fold. 1) Victory is the ability to live out the fruit of the Spirit through the power of the Holy Spirit. Live ABOVE the circumstances by allow God to empower you to have the love, joy, peace, patience, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, and self-control He promises. To accomplish that VICTORIOUS goal, fill yourself with God's Word and surround yourself with people of God's Word who with breath life-giving messages into you, your life, and your relationships.
We wholly desire to be those who breathe LIFE giving messages of hope, help, healing, joy, love, strength and VICTORY into your life, marriage, family, and friendships.
Let us breathe LIFE into you with INTERACTIONS of Hope and Help:
Aug 27 and 28, two evenings we hope you will join us for Reopen Your Heart, Your Home and Your Life Virtual Marriage Conference Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:30 - 7pm PT for Live Zoom (we will also record so you can watch at YOUR convenience). Because we want to make sure everyone can come, register BEFORE 9 am Aug 22 and use code: REOPEN10 you will save $10 additional dollars (combined with early bird, this is a 40%savings!) Register here!! We are really looking forward to this time to INTERACT and have CONVERSATION with you all! Please invite friends - be sure to give them the code REOPEN10 so they can save a bit of $ too.
Sept 7 forward: Pam is a part of the Revive and Thrive: Intentional Living 12 woman speaking team with a wide variety of topics and tools to equip, encourage and enrich YOU! . The conference for women is prerecorded and will be available to watch at your convenience beginning Sept 7. Pam will be speaking on Intentional Marriage: Becoming a Wow Wife. She includes PRACTICAL marriage wisdom that WIVES can apply to revive the love and cultivate skills, habits, and choices so their marriage can THRIVE! Only $15 til Aug 27.
Sept 14-17 The Farrels will join a host of other marriage leaders, including Dr Gary Chapman, author of the 5 Love-Languages bestseller, for Love Ideas Summit.
Sept 24 Please connect us to your PASTOR and Pastor's wife. On Sept 24 we have a Clergy Couple's date night planned to bless and build your shepherds (Lead pastor and wife as well as all staff couples) Please send us their name, church name and city and best email so we can personally invite them. Email to: info@love-wise.com
Let us breathe LIFE into you with RESOURCES of Hope and Help:
Over the past few weeks, God has reminded us of just HOW FAR He has brought us. Me (Pam) the daughter of an alcoholic abusive dad, and Bill the son raised in a home where his mom, mentally ill, ran their home with fear. Yet, God REACHED US, got us into HIS WORD and the healing, and strengthening was layered in day after day by the power of God's Word.
In today's world, filled with anxiety, hopelessness, discouragement, depression and uncertainty, God can DAILY give YOU and YOUR FAMILY through your DAILY time with Him.
Our resources to encourage you daily in the Word include: Discovering Hope in the Psalms,Discovering Joy in Philippians, and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: Creative Bible Study Experience. (and it is just like God to encourage us right now, AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers) a group of over 400 leading Christian leaders just awarded Discovering Joy in Philippians as BEST BIBLE STUDY of the Year, and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament as BEST NON FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR!)
Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, our best-seller, has a 7-week DVD, an accompanying Bible study Guide, as well as the original book with a companion couples devotional. (Here is a quick fun devotional excerpt on this topic called IN THE GARDEN from A Couple Journey with God that was just published on the Arise Daily devotional website)
BRAND NEW: The Marriage Meet Up: His and Her Planner 52 week Devotional Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life IS NOW AVAILABLE! This creative and practical tool is the "secret sauce" of our happy, growing, healthy, intimate 41-year marriage! Buy the Deluxe combo: Reopen Your Heart conference AND the Marriage Meet Up set!
Praying this verse on the fruit of the Spirit over you today: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Gal 5:22-23)
We hope to "see" you Aug 27-28 for Reopen Your Heart, Your Home and Your Life Virtual Marriage Conference.
Pam and Bill
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The Power of Our Words
By Pam Farrel on May 17, 2020 07:45 am
Sharon Jaynes is one of my best friends, a kindred heart because she too has broken negative family patterns from her home of origin and gone on to build a beautiful, loving, and positive marriage and family. One of the keys to her relationship success is she wisely uses her words. In this time of high stress, and couples feeling the strain and tension, her insights and advice are a lifeline of love you can grab hold of to bless and build your marriage and family too. – Pam?
Make Sure Your Broken Record is a Good One
Sharon Jaynes
I was going through a drawer at my mom's house, looking for a scratch pad, when I came across a small vinyl record. It was in a cardboard sleeve dated 1950. My dad made the record for my mom when he was in the Korean War-the first year they were married.
He talked about how much he loved her, couldn't wait to be with her again, and how he missed her. There was so much emotion in his voice, I could hear it crack.
I listened to the scratchy recording slack jawed. How in the world did this happen? I wondered. How did this couple who obviously loved each other in the beginning, end up having such a terrible relationship filled with physical abuse, violent arguing and months of silent passive aggression??
?From my earliest remembrance, I didn't think my parents liked each other, much less loved each other. I spent many nights hiding in a closet with my hands over my ears to shut out the yelling. But apparently, they didn't start out that way.
How did that happen? How does that happen?
?In the Song of Solomon, Solomon prayed that he and his Shulammite would watch out for the "little foxes" that could sneak in and sabotage the blooming vineyard of their love. (Song 2:15). And one of the most malicious foxes are caustic words that destroy, dishearten, and devalue a relationship. Just as those little foxes can sneak in and ruin a blooming relationship, they can also sneak in and wreck a mature marriage.
Little foxes are anything or anyone that can creep in and weaken a marriage. If they aren't dealt with, little foxes become big foxes with fangs of disappoint and claws of resentment. After a few years of marriage, we can forget why we married that incredible person in the first place. What was I thinking? This isn't what I signed up for. This is not who I thought my spouse was.
You can blot out the sun with your thumb if you bring it close enough to your eye. And we can blot out our spouse's admirable qualities if we hold up the thumb of disapproval close enough to our heart.
It's not only what we say to our spouses, but also what we say to ourselves about our spouses that affect the atmosphere of our homes and relationships. Whether you tell yourself that your spouse is selfish or lazy, you will begin to look for actions and attitudes to back that up. If you tell yourself your spouse is useless around the house, you'll look for confirmation and overlook all the ways he or she does contribute to running the family.
Say encouraging words about your spouse to yourself, and you'll begin to think and act positively.
When you are feeling irritated, ask yourself, "What have I been telling myself about my husband or wife? Am I telling myself that he or she is irresponsible, clueless, lazy, or prideful? Or am I telling myself that he or she is a gift from God, hard worker, and caring friend?” Whatever you tell yourself, you'll believe it.
We need to avoid focusing on the 5 percent negative and concentrate on the 95 percent positive. Cheer your spouse on the good stuff and give the rest to God. I suggest making a list of all your spouse's admirable qualities. Not just the outward appearance, but also the inner strengths. Keep the list handy and add to it as qualities come to mind. Then, if you're smart, one day you will give him or her the list.
The Bible tells us that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21 NASB). Oftentimes, the death or life of a marriage is in the power of the tongue as well.
You likely don't have a scratchy old record of your spouse declaring his or her undying love, but we can all make sure that our spouse has a mental record that plays and replays words of love that last a lifetime.
Sharon Jaynes is the author of over 20 books including The Power of a Woman's Words: How?the Words We Speak Shape the Lives of Others and Lovestruck: God's Design for Romance, Marriage, and Sexual Intimacy from the Song of Solomon. Visit Sharon's website to learn more about her resources and to join her 5-Day Taming the Tongue Challenge here.?.
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Your Life and Love Can Provide Lasting Fruit.
Thank you for being dear friends and faithful supporters! PLEASE READ THROUGH TO THE END of this email. In this newsletter, we have many resources to help YOU and those you love, but today we NEED your HELP and PRAYERS on a VITAL issue too.
How to Have a Fruitful Life
On a zoom this month,wedged between Mother''s and Father''s Day, we shared on this verse (one featured in Discovering Hope in the Psalms: A Creative Bible Study Experience):
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, "The Lord is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him." (Psalm 92:12-15)
The word picture here is of a date palm planted near streams of water. The word FLOURISH means to blossom profusely, GROW is to increase greatly; STILL BEAR FRUIT means to continue again and again, more and more, to flourish and yield fruit (with branches so laden with fruit, their heavy branches dip to the ground) FRESH means ever full of sap, rich, prosperous, full of vigor and GREEN means luxuriant, flourishing and fresh . )I have underlined all the references to FLOURISH.) So what is the key to all this flourishing? Be righteous (just) and stay planted in the courtyard of God.
So what kind of fruit are you praying for?
Your kids or grandkids develop godly character?
Your mentees who carry your message and ministry forward?
Your strength (mind, body, soul, spirit) to keep doing ministry for Jesus?
These are our prayers too. This month we have had conversations with our three sons, their wives and our grandkids that were full of faith. They called to encourage and pray for us.
In addition, yesterday, as I listened to the a professional training summit, given by Sheri Stilson, (a seasoned and successful Hollywood producer that has carried the light of Jesus with her), as she taught, she repeated a phrase, we raised our children with, and taught all the young people of our church: Those who honor God, God honors(1 Sam 2:30)
So over 3 decades after she learned this from us, she was teaching it in her Hollywood 101: Bootcamp seminar. That is lasting fruit!
So what is the key to gaining this kind of fruit? Simply put, the Bible says be righteous and just then plant yourself in the house of God. In 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman: Success in Keeping It All Together, I adapt a life-giving phrase from epic missionary, Elizabeth Elliot, who took her baby girl back to the same tribe that had murdered her husband (and eventually brought the tribe to the goodness of the gospel) : "Do the next [right] thing." To gain fruit that lasts, just keep making the next right choice, moment after moment, hour after hour, day after day, year after year and one day you will look around at the "branches" of your life, heavy with beautiful fruit.
This week I received a newly released book by my friend, the host of the Moms In Prayerpodcast, Lee Nienhuis, on Counter Cultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise. If you have read our books, 10 Best Decisions a Parent Can MakeandGot Teens?, you will find Lee''s book a welcome power-packed addition to your parenting resource library . The theme of the book is that revival begins at home-- and this is more of the lasting fruit we have all been praying for.
More opportunities to grow fruit in your life, marriage and family:
Rest and Relaxation for YOU! June 26-27 I am one of 11 speakers who will be sharing at A Little She Time online conference for women: Renewing Hope, Renewing You: ReCreating a Simply Beautiful Life
Hope is desperately needed in today''s world. Join bestselling author, Pam Farrel, to discover, foster, boost hope, and how to be a hope-giver! Pam will also share 7 simple skills to create (or recreate) that Simply Beautiful Life. Learn how to lower stress and raise enjoyment, fulfillment, and personal peace. . Link to register to gain renewal, rejuvenation and a little R and R for YOU!
Power Couples By Design Marriage & Biz Virtual Summit
June 26-28. If you are a couple that works in ministry or business TOGETHER, we are one of 10 couples presenting on various aspects, wise decisions, practical skills and biblical truths that can help you succeed at both LOVE and BUSINESS! . Tune in and learn from "the best in the business", couples who have learned how to pull TOGETHER in the SAME direction to harness the best of their talents, skills, drive and personalities to create a winning team. (Our session with a Q and A after is Sunday June 28) This summit is a GIFT to help solopreneur, entrepreneur and small biz couples! Register Today!
Create a Thriving Marriage The Thriving Marriage Series: How to Create Deep Connection and Intimate Communication in Your Life and Marriage, starting July 6. This summit brings together more than 15 experts, including me, to share our best advice for cultivating effective communication and intimacy in your marriage. You can reserve your spot here, at no cost: Cultivate The Intimacy And Connection You Crave. If you're ready to transform your marriage and genuinely enjoy your relationship, we sincerely hope you'll join us for The Thriving Marriage Series.
Wisdom Wednesday!
This week our guests will be musician, James Cesenna, top vocalist in the Philippines, and his mom, Jeanne, contributor of a new book, Made to Overcome, on how God can help those with mental illness and their families. Bill will also bring a bible study and discussion on a similar topic. These Wisdom Wednesday zoom gatherings are our gift but please register so we can send your unique link to join us.
Ideas for Father''s Day
Dad Duo: 10 Best Decisions a Man Can Make and 7 Simple Skills for Every Man by Bill Farrel
Give a copy of 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband, with a one year calendar marked with 52 date nights
Give a copy of Red Hot Romance Tips with a framed like of traits you LOVE about your man, A to Z.
Give a copy of Red Hot Monogamy with 8 "coupons for RHM" - one for each week of the 8 week guide to keeping your marriage sizzling hot.
We need YOUR PRAYERS! Usually, this is the place in our email newsletter where we have a verse we are praying for YOU. Today, however, we are asking for YOUR prayers. A few weeks ago in our newsletter, we mentioned that Bill''s personal Facebook page, one group he runs, and our Bill and Pam Farrel page had been hacked,hijacked and is being held hostage. Then, for no apparent reason, Facebook disabled Pam''s personal page. We have 4 things we are asking you to pray over
1. Pray for SOMEONE at Facebook to take up our cause and SOLVE this complicated delemia. (We are trying to reach FB through ANYONE those we know might know. If you know someone at Facebook, or if you would like the steps to report the hacker, please email us at info@love-wise.com) (Psalm 46:1 Lord, be a very present help)
2. Pray the hacker is caught and brought to justice. Then REACHED with the gospel and transformed! (Acts 26:18: Lord, to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins...)
3. Pray against the spiritual attack on the Bill and Pam Farrel page (The hacker has been posting violence and porn-- this is VERY upsetting to us as it is OPPOSITE of all we believe. If you have received any FB invitations claiming to be from Bill-- it is NOT Bill) (Eph 6:10-18 Lord, help us be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. We put on the full armor of God, so that we can take our stand against the devil''s schemes...)
4. IMPORTANT: Our website is COMPLETELY SECURE. We have all the best certification and security measures in place so all information for orders , Living Love-Wise Membership and donations are COMPLETELY secure (and VERY APPRECIATED!) (Psalm 18 :2:...Lord , You are my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.)
So this verse is one we can all pray for each other, and for our world, which is also in need of complete transformation thru the power of the cross. It is a verse from Wisdom Wednesday, with the photograph by our friend, Debbie Douglass. We have been hanging our heart on it this week.
Thank you! God bless you!
Pam and Bill www.Love-Wise.com
PS: We have two author friends who have ministered to us significantly, that need our prayers too:
A. Judy Slegh, who I shared her Moms of Prodigals bootcamp 2 weeks ago, crashed on her bike and was rushed into brain surgery. She has awakened from her coma but the road back looks steep. Pray God restores her FULLY. For those who were hoping to gain wisdom from Judy for their prodigal, we suggest reading her book: Help! I Have a Prodigal!
B. Our co-author, the artist of Discovering Hope in the Psalms, Joy in Philippians and Jesus in the Old Testament, Karla Dornacher''s husband, Michael, had a stroke and is still in the hospital. Please pray God''s power, provision and peace to the Dornacher''s. (Please visit Karla''s Etsy store)
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12 Ways to Live a More Intentional Life
Our fall conference is focused on living intentionally in all the dimensions of our lives.
Check out our 12 speakers and their topics!
They will encourage and equip you to become a woman who makes consistent and intentional choices that lead to intentional actions each and every day...body, soul, and spirit.
PeggySue Wells: How to Live Well with Others Danna Demetre:Living Life with Purpose & Passion Pam Farrel:Become a W.O.W. Wife Robyn Thomson:Intermittent Fasting for Health & Weight Loss Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith:Healing Emotional & Spiritual Wounds Ellie Kay:How to Be a Hero for Today Dr. Michelle Bengston:From Depression to Hope that Prevails Jill Savage:Better Together - Life Isn''t Meant to Be Done Alone Diane Lowery:A Mighty Woman of Valor Marcia Ramsland:An Intentional Morning Planning Power Bump Arlene Pellicane:Revitalize Life with Intentional Screen Time Jill Swanson: Intentional Style - Looking & Feeling Fabulous
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BE ENCOURAGED, EQUIPPED & INSPIRED!
In these uncertain times, we need more support, encouragement and equipping as we all adapt and adjust to our "new normal" Daily doses of hope, joy, love and inspiring truth can strengthen us mind, body, soul and spirit. Revive & Thrive is a virtual conference created to do just that.
You will enjoy an excellent selection including Jill Savage, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, Dr Saundra Dalton, Danna Demetre, Robyn Thompson, Diane Lowery, Marcia Ramsland, Ellie Kay, Mary James, and yours truly! (I will be speaking on Thriving Relationships: Seeds to Helping Relationships Grow and Blossom
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For only $10 (early bird pricing thru April 29), you can register for the conference and get 30-days unlimited access to all the videos and links to downloadable gifts.
Each speaker also will personally host one live Zoom video chat in the weeks after the conference airs so you can connect with her, ask questions, and interact with other women.
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Praying this verse I highlighted while studying Discovering Hope in the Psalms over you:
He's the hope that holds me and the Stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence (Psalm 91:2)
Pam Farrel
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Dear Living Love-Wise Friend:
First, THANK YOU for your faithful friendship and support. You are a great joy and encouragement to us and we hope to you!
Let's Connect- "Face to Face" thru Zoom
We have desired more community time with all of you who are family, friends, in our Love-Wise audience or readers and Living Love-Wise Members. One upside of having ALL of our in-person events cancelled thru the end of May (so far) is that we have a little time now to devote to getting our Zoom meetings up and running! Weekly, at least through this time of "social distancing", each Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT we will offer a #WisdomWednesday Zoom meet up. Each week will include worship by one of our favorite worship leaders/musicians, a bible teaching from Bill (or Bill and Pam) and a spotlight on a hot topic with an expert in that area, then a Q and A time where we can all process together to gain God's insights and apply them to each of our personal lives.
The first Zoom Meet Up is THIS Wednesday, and will feature: Rebecca Friedlander, musician, film producer, and author of the new book and TV series, Finding Beautiful and Launch Your Vision
Debbie douglass: California's first female Fire Captain, former First Responder, with a unique ability to find accurate information and handle disasters of all kinds. Debbie will help all of us sort through the onslaught of information coming at us
This zoom meet-up is our no cost gift to you but space is limited, so if you are interested in attending, please register here before Wednesday noon so we can be sure to hold a space for you. (Note: There is a direct link to our zoom on the receipt when you register, so check your inbox.) We look forward to "seeing" you "face to face" in this video conference setting. (Note: Zoom is an app you can download without cost from your App store. )
Women's Simply Beautiful Mentoring with Pam
How we use this time handed to us will either set us back or move us forward in life. I (Pam) is offering a 7-week mentoring series based on her book 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman. I have a TWO spaces open for this springs' Simply Beautiful mentoring. Begins TONIGHT March 24 with an introduction session. Go here for info and to register (use code SIMPLY50 for $50 savings, and if you login to your Love-Wise account FIRST there is an additional savings. Please email Pam immediately if interested: pam@Love-Wise.com ) I am here to encourage and equip and am anticipating God to do great things in this group.
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If you would like to be an extra blessing to our Love-Wise ministry, you can UPGRADE your Living Love-Wise Community Membership. All you will need to do is login to your account, click on subscription, then there will be an "upgrade" tab, click there and upgrade (there are 2 choices, (1) upgrade from 1.98 to 4:19 Resource or (2) Upgrade from 4:19 Resource to 22.22 Developer) There are additional perks for each level.
We really HOPE you can join us THIS Wednesday night for the face to face Zoom #GodisGREATER meet up. (We expect the meet up to be no longer than an hour)
Praying this verse for you today: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)
May God bless and keep you,
Pam and Bill Farrel
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#WisdomWednesday: How to Cherish Your Family
We are excited to have you join us for #WisdomWednesday Living Love-Wise Meet Up TONIGHT at 6:06 pm PT.
We will be there to greet you a few minutes early as you enter (about 6pm)
As our guests, we have an amazing younger couple, Dan Macaulay and his wife, Danielle, who are a part of the weekly TV team on A Better Us show airing from Canada (also available on internet. We are often guest relationship experts on this TV show). Dan is an award-winning song writer and talented worship leader that we have the joy of teaming with often Night to Remember Date Nights. He will lead us in worship. Danielle is a budding new author we have been working with. Her books include: Why Can't We All Just Get Along: A Recipe for Success in Relationships and Table Talk: Family Dinner Devotions. She also has a "Lessons I Learned From" podcast.
Dan and Danielle are also terrific parents of 2 young sons and their entire family has a fabulous sense of humor so they will share some family fun ideas. (And we'd love to hear yours!) Danielle is also a great cook. Some of my favorite recipes are on her blog:From Milk to Meat. (My recipes on her blog): Waffle Toppings, Spaghetti Sauce AND Red Hot Spicy Burgers (Bill's favorite!)
We will interact with you and al share ideas on POSITIVE ways and ideas to interact with our family and create happy memories even in this negative COVID 19 environment. And of course, Bill will bring a timely bible devotional and we will have a dialogue and discussion time WITH you!
This zoom meet-up is our no-cost gift to you but space is limited, so if you are interested in attending, please register here before Wednesday by 4PM so we can be sure to hold a space for you. (Note:There is a direct link to our zoom on the receipt when you register, so check your inbox.) We look forward to "seeing" you "face to face" in this video conference setting.
Praying these verses for you and those you love:
""The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."" (Numbers 6:24-26)
Hope to see you this Wednesday at 6:06 pm PT!
Pam and Bill Farrel
PS: Order our soon to release Marriage Meet Up by midnight TONIGHT to save $5 on this His and Her planner set (and all who pre-order will get a special Zoom training later in April when we get books to you in the mail)
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Life-giving Messages of hope, help, joy, happiness, and STRENGTH for Your Life:
Today I was interviewed for Empowered for Victory online conference for women happening at the end of September. They asked me, "What does victory look like for you?" My answer is two- fold. 1) Victory is the ability to live out the fruit of the Spirit through the power of the Holy Spirit. Live ABOVE the circumstances by allow God to empower you to have the love, joy, peace, patience, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, and self-control He promises. To accomplish that VICTORIOUS goal, fill yourself with God's Word and surround yourself with people of God's Word who with breath life-giving messages into you, your life, and your relationships.
We wholly desire to be those who breathe LIFE giving messages of hope, help, healing, joy, love, strength and VICTORY into your life, marriage, family, and friendships.
Let us breathe LIFE into you with INTERACTIONS of Hope and Help:
Aug 27 and 28, two evenings we hope you will join us for Reopen Your Heart, Your Home and Your Life Virtual Marriage Conference Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:30 - 7pm PT for Live Zoom (we will also record so you can watch at YOUR convenience). Because we want to make sure everyone can come, register BEFORE 9 am Aug 22 and use code: REOPEN10 you will save $10 additional dollars (combined with early bird, this is a 40%savings!) Register here!! We are really looking forward to this time to INTERACT and have CONVERSATION with you all! Please invite friends - be sure to give them the code REOPEN10 so they can save a bit of $ too.
Sept 7 forward: Pam is a part of the Revive and Thrive: Intentional Living 12 woman speaking team with a wide variety of topics and tools to equip, encourage and enrich YOU! . The conference for women is prerecorded and will be available to watch at your convenience beginning Sept 7. Pam will be speaking on Intentional Marriage: Becoming a Wow Wife. She includes PRACTICAL marriage wisdom that WIVES can apply to revive the love and cultivate skills, habits, and choices so their marriage can THRIVE! Only $15 til Aug 27.
Sept 14-17 The Farrels will join a host of other marriage leaders, including Dr Gary Chapman, author of the 5 Love-Languages bestseller, for Love Ideas Summit.
Sept 24 Please connect us to your PASTOR and Pastor's wife. On Sept 24 we have a Clergy Couple's date night planned to bless and build your shepherds (Lead pastor and wife as well as all staff couples) Please send us their name, church name and city and best email so we can personally invite them. Email to: info@love-wise.com
Let us breathe LIFE into you with RESOURCES of Hope and Help:
Over the past few weeks, God has reminded us of just HOW FAR He has brought us. Me (Pam) the daughter of an alcoholic abusive dad, and Bill the son raised in a home where his mom, mentally ill, ran their home with fear. Yet, God REACHED US, got us into HIS WORD and the healing, and strengthening was layered in day after day by the power of God's Word.
In today's world, filled with anxiety, hopelessness, discouragement, depression and uncertainty, God can DAILY give YOU and YOUR FAMILY through your DAILY time with Him.
Our resources to encourage you daily in the Word include: Discovering Hope in the Psalms,Discovering Joy in Philippians, and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: Creative Bible Study Experience. (and it is just like God to encourage us right now, AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers) a group of over 400 leading Christian leaders just awarded Discovering Joy in Philippians as BEST BIBLE STUDY of the Year, and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament as BEST NON FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR!)
Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti, our best-seller, has a 7-week DVD, an accompanying Bible study Guide, as well as the original book with a companion couples devotional. (Here is a quick fun devotional excerpt on this topic called IN THE GARDEN from A Couple Journey with God that was just published on the Arise Daily devotional website)
BRAND NEW: The Marriage Meet Up: His and Her Planner 52 week Devotional Planner Set for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life IS NOW AVAILABLE! This creative and practical tool is the "secret sauce" of our happy, growing, healthy, intimate 41-year marriage! Buy the Deluxe combo: Reopen Your Heart conference AND the Marriage Meet Up set!
Praying this verse on the fruit of the Spirit over you today: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Gal 5:22-23)
We hope to "see" you Aug 27-28 for Reopen Your Heart, Your Home and Your Life Virtual Marriage Conference.
Pam and Bill
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Let's Go for Coffee!
By Pam Farrel on Feb 26, 2020 09:00 am
We all long to hear “I love you a “latte!”? so how can going to coffee, just once a week, for just an hour, have a SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE impact on your marriage??
Bill and I have been having a “Monday Morning Marriage Meeting” for nearly all our 40 happy years of marriage.? At this meeting of the minds, we pray together, plan together, go over calendar items together, delegate who will do what tasks together, and often plan meals, family fun, and schedule in some “red hot monogamy” together!?
Why would we keep so consistent to these weekly Marriage Meet Ups? Because we LOVE the fruit: the positive outcomes of feeling more organized, more in love, more on top of family and work balance,? and we cherish the loving environment it creates in our marriage.?
We will be releasing a his and her set of Marriage Meet Ups:? A Planner for Couples Who Want a Productive, Passionate and Purposeful Life?
You and your mate and marriage will benefit from the Marriage Meet Ups set because this?collection of strategy sheets will guide you to .
?Gain insight into how your spouse likes to live
Have productive conversations that minimize conflict
Make decisions together that maximize emotional, spiritual and physical connection
Improved conversations about money and financial choices
Boost productivity so you get more done at work, home, or ministry
Delegate well so things do not fall through the cracks of a busy life
Nurture your relationship and create more time for the happy-side of marriage, romance, and intimacy
Get and stay on the same page so you can move forward TOGETHER in unity
Strengthen your spiritual life together and draw you closer to God and your partner?
Pre-order your set of Marriage Meet Up planners by Feb 29, 20 and you will also receive an invitation to a marriage video webinar (using zoom conference call ap) to be held in March (date to be announced) and use the code MeetUpNow to save $5.?
Bill and Pam Farrel are international speakers, authors of 50+ books including best-selling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti , and they Co-Direct Love-Wise They are also the parents of three sons, all successful godly leaders, and enjoy time with their wonderful daughter in laws and 5 young grandchildren. When they are are not traveling to speak on Living Love-Wise, and marriage and parenting, you will find them on their live-aboard boat docked in Southern California.?
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A Dozen Delights: Christmas Enrichment from Our Family to Yours
By Pam Farrel on Dec 24, 2020 07:00 am
This covid-crazy Christmas is a bit challenging, but one thing is for certain Corona Virus CANNOT Cancel the Christ-child and our worship and celebration of our Savior:
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. ?And so, it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. ?And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. ?And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
?And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. ?And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. ?For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. ?And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:4-14)
Here are few PRACTICAL ideas, tools, and resources to add meaning to your Christmas season. Some traditions we have used year and after year, and others we've given a new spin. We pray a few of these can brighten your hearts and homes this holiday:
Christmas Acrostic to Enrich Your Relationships
Center your heart on the deeper meaning of the holidays. This will help everyone become easier to get along with because the heart of the holiday will remain intact. Hear what your friends and family are voicing as their stress and listen carefully to them-a gift that will lower their stress.
Reach out as a family to help others in order to keep the proper perspective on what is really important in life.
Invest in memories, not material goods. Make time for family baking, tree decorating, or board games.
Speak your love in words. The best gift you can give is for a person to hear their value and worth from your lips.
Take time for romance. The greatest gift you can give your children is a happy marriage.
Make time to reach out to extended family. Visit zoom or call grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Assume nothing; ask those who are celebrating with you what their expectations are and communicate the plan clearly so people feel informed.
Stay flexible. Don't be a Christmas boss, ordering family around. Instead slow the pace, gather consensus, and give options so that you create an environment of connecting and sharing.
(2) Christmas Game for Gift Opening– ?I wrote this years ago so that those not as comfortable with the more "churchy" reading of the Biblical account could enjoy a shortened and fun "right/left" passing the present game that tells the Christmas story as the family passes a gift in a circle.
(3) Connection NOT Conflict this Christmas– Both Bill and I come from families that were often chaotic and confusing in their dysfunction, so this is an article to help you have a happier, healthier holiday.
(4) Christmas Conversation Starter for Your Holiday Dinner– Based Isiah 9:6, this is our families Christmas Candle Light? dinner devotional we use each year to make Christ the Center of Christmas ?conversation. If you are celebrating solo, turn on Handel's Messiah, and enjoy a musical version of this beautiful scripture. Or color in Christmas joy with some bible art or scripture coloring page tranquiity.
Heart of a Child: If youngsters are part of your celebration this season, these are a few ideas:
(5) Coco and Christmas Stories: Have everyone bring coco (or create a coco bar with hot chocolate mix or coco bomb (recipes on Pinterest) You can have each person read a portion of Luke 2, or select a children's picture book. Here are a few of my favorite Children's Christmas books:? M is for Manger , Little Star ,? God Gave Us Christmas ? ?
(6) Christmas Treasure Hunt: Hide gifts throughout the home and give hints to their location or say "hot/cold" depending on how near the child is to the gift.
(7) Happy Birthday Jesus: Make a cake or cupcakes with the kids, then sing Happy Birthday to Jesus and eat the treats.
(8) Christmas Pictionary: Use characters from the Biblical story/ Nativity set (Jesus, Joseph, Mary, shepherds, angels, wise men, etc) or popular Christmas characters (Santa, Rudolph, the Grinch etc)
(9) Who am I? Write a Christmas character on a nametag but place on the back of each family member, and they guess who they are by asking others Yes or No questions
(10) Love the Light: Pile kids in the car with treats (and maybe in their Christmas pjs) and roam neighborhoods with colorful lights. To add a spiritual touch, give each in the car a verse about Jesus being the light:
John 8:12: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 12:46 I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.
Is 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined
1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
2 Cor 4:6 For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
John 1:9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
(11) Ding-Dong- ditch. Pick a needy family, wrap up gifts and foods in a big box. Drive to their home, sneak the gifts to their porch, then ring doorbell and run back to car and honk horn and flash flashes to greet them from a social safe distance.
(12) Celebrate in Creation: Go on a family walk, ice skate, snowshoe, ski or snowmobile, beach, or lake walk-depending on where you live, find a beautiful spot, and take a family prayer walk. In your area, there might also be a cross you can walk or hike to. Take a picnic lunch, snack, or dessert.
Any of these can become photo ops to capture happy memories in what might feel like an unhappy (unbelievably stressful) year. Use celebration to lift the hearts and mood of your family. That is what God did the FIRST Christmas. He sent his son:
Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which translated means, "God with us." (Matt 1:22-23)
Merry Christmas Week- from our family to yours.
PS: Here’s the 13th idea– a Baker’s Dozen for your family: In our? newest book 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make, we (co-author PeggySueWells and I)? include fun and afforadable ideas for every season. Here is a link to download “Wonderful Winter Wonderland” family fun ideas.
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Dear Seasoned Sister:
I am praying you have a FABULOUS New Year. Here are a few events, opportunities and resources to enrich and encourage you-- and also a fun way to make a difference in the lives of others.
For YOU:
Our own Julie Mackalos, who leads worship each month for Seasoned sisters is also an inspiring health and wellness coach. She is offering a group coaching class. FAST TRACK YOUR HEALTH GROUP PROGRAM STARTS THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 Learn more or contact Julie to join this group to kickstart your healthy new year.
For YOU, Your Women''s Ministry Leader/ Pastor''s wife and Your Friends:
February 21 - 26, 2021 (during Purim, the festival that celebrates the heroic acts of Queen Esther): I am one of 53 speakers, authors and leaders presenting at Arise Esther online conference for women. Join us for 3 days of training, encouragement, and spiritual growth. Sharpen current skills, learn new ones, pray over your journey, and connect with other women. Use this link to REGISTER and help benefit Seasoned Sisters.
For Those Precious Little Ones:
The Bible makes it CLEAR,that LIFE begins in the womb, and we all need to celebrate, welcome and protect to yet to be born:
Psalm 139:13-14: For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother''s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
then I got an email inviting me to do an "on your own" (social distanced, choose your own route in your own city) run to raise funds for Alternatives Medical Clinic
in Escondido CA to give HELP and HOPE to moms and rescue babies yet to be born. There are 2 ways to join me: (1) Donate to MY fundraising run page (2) Create your OWN page and ask your friends, family and followers to contribute to YOUR run! Together, let''s PROCLAIM #babylivesmatter and let''s tangibly support the CHILDREN (moms and dads) of these PRECIOUS lives! #ChooseLIFE Here is link to my page to donate Here is link to create your OWN fundraising page. (Join team: Seasoned sisters, if you create your own page and do own run)
For Your Marriage
For those of you who are married, Here is a link to a Facebook Live on "5 Reasons to Have a Weekly Marriage Meet Up with Your Mate" If you buy a His and Hers set of this 52 week Devotional Planner for Couples who Want More Passion, Productivity and Purpose in the month of January, you also get a download of the Weekly Agenda To DO sheet that I use to get and stay on track and productive. Use code NewYear to save $5.
For our SINGLE Sisters
Late last year, I teamed with single mom of 7, PeggySue Wells to write and release 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make. Check out her new website: Single Mom Circle.
For Next Week''s Coffee and Conversation
Jan 12 at 11 am pt: NEW YEAR- NEW WORD, where we will share our Word of the Year and I will give ideas on how to:
- Listen to God to discern your Word of the Year
- Tools to journal what God is teaching you thru your Word and Verse of the Year
- Weave your word throughout your life to maximize the impact. (I have done Word of the Year/ verse of the year every year since I was 19! (yes, 4 decades!)
Bring your coffee and get ready for some uplifting conversation!
Praying this for us ALL!
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland. (Is 43:19)
Here is the zoom link:
Zoom Link to join Pam https://zoom.us/j/925773110 Meeting ID: 925 773 110
Password: 7813
May God do EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY MORE than any of us can ask, think and dream in 2021
Eph 3:20,
Pam Farrel
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