Elaine Talks Marriage With Linda Rooks

What a thrill being interviewed by author, Linda Rooks, on her Heart Talk Blog. She knows about broken hearts and finding hope.

Check out her blog as we discuss marriage at www.lindarooks.com/blog/

Meet Linda W. Rooks

Linda W. Rooks often finds hope in unexpected places. Because, amazingly, Linda has found that despite circumstances, when God is beside us, hope is never far away.

After Linda’s own marriage survived a three-year separation, she walked with her husband through a time of God’s healing and soon began shifting much of her energy into sharing hope with those who are hurting. Since that time she has ministered to hundreds of people in classes and over the Internet, traveling with them through the pain of broken hearts and relationships to help them find the healing that comes from God. She and her marriage ministry were featured in Today’s Christian Woman in 2009.

Linda W. Rooks is the author of Broken Heart on Hold, Surviving Separation, released in June 2006 by David C. Cook and now in its fourth printing with a new cover. Her stories and articles have appeared in a number of national publications including Chicken Soup for the Beach Lover’s Soul, Focus on the Family, Today’s Christian Woman, HomeLife, Light and Life, The Lookout Catholic Forester, Preserving Christian Homes, The Orlando Sentinel, San Diego Family Magazine, and several online venues, including Grace Centered Magazine, Assist News Service, and Thinking About Suicide blog, She is a regular contributor to Tapestry, a Walk Thru the Bible devotional magazine for women, and for eight years Linda served in various editorial positions for Center Stage Magazine, a Central Florida Arts and Entertainment publication. She is a contributing author to Love is a Verb by Gary Chapman and Bethany House’s Angels, Miracles, and Heavenly Encounters.

Splashes of Serenity on your marriage, prayed today,

Rock Solid Husbands Talk About Rock Solid Marriages

Thank you to Diane Markins' mention of We All Married Idiots in her Bold Living radio show! You can listen above as she speaks to two rock solid young husbands and hears from them what makes a rock solid marriage.

This Easter week, let's remember that God forgave us and Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Three days later God resurrected Jesus from the dead.

No matter what you and/or your beloved have done, God forgives and He commands you to forgive any who offends you. Look up and let God take your dead life and your dead marriage and make it alive again. I know He can do this, because He did it for me. This I know: We have a ROCK SOLID SAVIOR in Jesus Christ!

Blessed Easter, my friends! The greatest splash of serenity of all comes in the peace Jesus brings to a life and a marriage surrendered to Him!

3 Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage and 10 Things You Can

What a blast I had last weekend speaking on marriage at the Big Flats Wesleyan Church.

"In the Beginning God Created ... Sex" was the topic Saturday night. Couples strolled into the sanctuary having no idea what this old woman was going to teach them about sex. We had fun as I explained what the Bible says about sexual intimacy within marriage. Soon the couples were laughing and at ease with this subject knowing that sexual intimacy was God's first blessing and His most obeyed command. Genesis 1:28 says, "then God blessed them and said, 'be fruitful and multiply...." Yes Sir, God blesses sexual intimacy in marriage.

After the teaching, the couples had two hours of free babysitting (great idea, Big Flats Wesleyan) to enjoy a date night. These hours were given for the couple to enjoy going out to dinner, but at least one couple eagerly announced to the group: "We're not going out to dinner. After that talk, we're going home!" Woo Hoo!

The next morning I delivered my message, "3 Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage and 10 Things You Can." You can listen to it here: http://www.sermoncloud.com/bfwc/20130317-3-things-youll-never-change-about-your-marriage-10-things-you-can/

What joy filled my heart (and God's too, I'm sure) when nearly every couple came to the altar to seek God's best for their marriage, to repent of sin in their marriage, and to dedicate their lives to each other before God.

If you would like more marriage help, I suggest you read my marrige  books.

Splashes of Serenity: Bathtime Reflections for Drained Wives is available on this website, and contains the reflection, "In the Beginning God Created . . . Sex."

We All Married Idiots contains the Three Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage and Ten Things You Can. Also available on this website or on Amazon or B&N or ChristianBook.com and on Kindle and Nook. See http://www.amazon.com/We-All-Married-Idiots-Marriage/dp/0984765522/ to order on Amazon.

I hope you listen to my talk and allow God to bless your marriage with splashes of serenity like you've never known before. Afterall, He wants to give you a marriage greater than you ever imagined!

Heartline: “We All Married Idiots” 03/19 by CWA Radio | Blog Talk Radio

Listen to Rita Schulte and me talk about We All Married Idiots on her Heartline podcast today!



Heartline: “We All Married Idiots” 03/19 by CWA Radio | Blog Talk Radio

My Five Most Asked Marriage Questions May Surprise You!

Giovanni Gelati's face turned red when I answered his question, "What are the five most asked questions you receive relating to marriage?"

By far, the most asked question is "How can we keep sizzle in our sex life?"

Listen to my answer to my five most asked questions regarding marriage:

1. How can we keep sizzle in our sex life?

2. I am in a hopeless situation. Is there hope for me?

3. There is no love between us. What should we do?

4. Why do you think the divorce rate is so high?

5. What is your best piece of marriage advice?

You can hear my answers on GelatisScoop! Just hit the site below.
Elaine W. Miller answers 5 questions on Marriage! 03/14 by GelatisScoop | Blog Talk Radio

Praying God uses this interview to re-sizzle your marriage! May these words bring splashes of serenity to any marriage in turmoil,

We All Married Idiots a Free Ebook Today!

Splash! Wake up! It's free today!!!

We All Married Idiots: Three Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage and Ten Things You Can free as an ebook on Amazon kindle today. Check it out and download at http://www.amazon.com/We-All-Married-Idiots-ebook/dp/B007X65EGY/

Enjoy and let your friends know!

God's Divine Book Selling Appointments

Our waitress bubbled, "I'm so excited! My husband just graduated with a degree in journalism and we're moving south!"

A degree in journalism! My ears perked at those words.  "Hey, if your husband likes writing, he might be interested in reading my new book!" I handed her a postcard of We All Married Idiots book cover.  (Yes, authors, carry postcards or book marks and be ready to hand them to anyone anywhere.) 

She took my postcard and left. Within minutes she was back beaming in her sweet southern accent,  "Where can I get this book?"

 I told her it was available on-line or at bookstores or she could buy one from me. (Yes, authors, always carry copies expecting these God appointments.)

One book sold. One marriage helped.

She returned smiling, "Do you have more books? People in the back want to buy one. Can they download it on Kindle or Nook?"

More God appointments!

A different waitress arrived, not to take our order, but to buy a book.

Another God appointment. Another marriage encouraged.

The second waitress returned a second time asking, "Do you have more with you? One of the other waitresses wants a copy really bad but she has no money. I thought I'd buy it for her."

Wow! The God appointments keep on coming!

Our smiling southern waitress returned with our check and a plea: "One more? The cook wants a copy?"

The cook himself arrived at our table saying "I've only been married a year and things aren't going well. My wife will be so pleased that I bought a book admitting to her that I'm an idiot!" He smiled, but I sensed his pain for his hurting marriage.

"Hold on to your marriage!" I told him." I packed my husband's bags three times our first year and we will soon celebrate 42 years together."

"Wow!!! That makes me feel better. Thanks!" He smiled deeper now and returned to the kitchen with hope and a copy of We All Married Idiots.

What a day! Four books sold in a restaurant to four hungry people.

The world sits at the edge of their seats waiting for someone to serve them hope. Authors, God gave us our books and we should not be embarrassed to market them. The words we say and the books we write give splashes of serenity in a world that is drained.

Perhaps your marriage needs hope. You can order  We All Married Idiots: Three Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage and Ten Things You Can at http://www.amazon.com/We-All-Married-Idiots-Marriage/dp/0984765522/ or on this website.

May God bless our ministries!

We All Married Idiots Hits Marriage Where It Hurts

We All Married Idiots: Three Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage and Ten Things You Can is more than a humorous look at marriage. Idiots hits hard to heal hurting marriages.

My mailbox is full of unsolicited endorsements from readers. I'll let them tell you.

A letter from Rev. Floyd Finch to my husband: "Please tell Elaine that when we got her new book last week I took the time to read it from cover to cover. The title does not due the content justice! In my opinion this is truly a great word from God for these troubled times for marriage in America. I have already given a copy away and plan to purchase more. I pray this book will be read and the wisdom applied widely in the coming days."

From my niece, Judy, who gifted We All Married Idiots to a friend:

 Anonymous: "I found more in the pages than excellent writing. I found truth. I found advice that I wish I'd received years ago. I found hope and humor from someone who has 'been there and done that.' I found more insight into what is 'off' in my marriage that I have never before been able to put my finger on... and I found reminders about personal responsibility, accountablity, loyalty, and commitment. I found strength to carry on a bit longer, in hopes that God might use this particular 'idiot' to His glory. No matter where this road leads us, We All Married Idiots has become a part of the journey I'll cherish."

Anonymous: "We have laughed out loud and discussed areas we still need to work on. A personal THANK YOU for speaking to my husband's heart in words I was unable to convey!"

BOOK GIVEAWAY: With a staggering divorce rate, I know there are hurting couples out there. You can receive a free copy of Idiots for yourself or to give away by commenting on Jody Gates' blog today through next week at www.jodylynne.com

http://www.amazon.com/We-All-Married-Idiots-Marriage/dp/0984765522/  and Barnes & Noble sell We All Married Idiots for $6.03 or Kindle and Nook e-books for $4.95. That's a lot cheaper than a divorce!

Splash a marriage you know with serenity and give a gift that will change a family! Thanks to all for your love and encouragement. Keep those letters coming! They warm my heart and are a splash of serenity to me!