How Goals Have Worked for Me

Every August for several years, my husband and I have attended a fabulous personal growth conference called Mastermind Summit, put on by Brian Buffini and Buffini & Co.  It’s in San Diego and has featured such notables as Bill Cosby and Sinbad for entertainment, and Zig Ziglar, Neil Armstrong, Lou Holtz, and Jack Canfield as [...]

My Boy’s First Day in Kindergarten

Well, I have done it.  I’ve experienced a rite of passage for moms – the day the firstborn goes to kindergarten!  I am so happy that my son was very excited.  Walking to the classroom, I said, “This is so exciting!” (even if I didn’t feel that 100%) and he replied, “It’s even more exciting [...]

My Guest Appearance on The 700 Club

My family and I had such a great time on The 700 Club!  The day began at 7:20 am with a walk through of the exercises with the co-host Kristi Watts.  Then we went to make up and hair, we prayed for the show with the guest coordinator, and then the live show began at [...]

Watch Arlene on The 700 Club on Wednesday!

I’m honored to be a guest on The 700 Club this coming Wednesday, July 8th!  Each week, they have a “Skinny Wednesday” segment which features health tips from experts from various fields.  I’m thrilled to be talking about losing weight after baby!
What you won’t see on Wednesday is all the angst I’ve experienced shopping for [...]

Arlene Television Appearance on The Hour of Power

I am so incredibly honored that my appearance at the Crystal Cathedral is being televised today on The Hour of Power.  It was such a great experience to share my story of miscarriage at 26 weeks.  I hope my story will encourage moms who have miscarried or had other disappointments along the way in motherhood. 
As [...]

Highlights from Speaking at the Women’s Retreat

I’ve just returned from a wonderful time of rejuvenation with the women at San Diego First Assembly of God church.  I’m on the far left – I thoroughly enjoyed being with these wonderful ladies!  I spoke for 4 sessions and wanted to give you a few highlights from each talk:
Makeover by Monday – Think of [...]

My Day at the Crystal Cathedral

Thank you for your love, prayers, and well wishes for my guest appearance today at the Crystal Cathedral!  When James and I arrived yesterday at the church just to look around, we were shocked to see my picture flashing on the church billboard!  We laughed and had to stop to take this goofy picture! 
Today James and [...]

Arlene Speaking At…

I’m thrilled to share two neat places I’ll be speaking in May: 
1.  This Mother’s Day May 10th, I’ll be sharing my story of losing a baby at 26 weeks at the Crystal Cathedral, the church Dr. Robert Schuller pastors in Anaheim, CA.  I’ll let you know if it’s televised on their show, The Hour of Power, [...]

How to Be a Woman of Confidence

I have a wonderful mentor Pam Farrel who has taught me so much about writing a book (she’s written more than 25!).  I’m reading her latest book from Harvest House Publishers titled, Woman of Confidence: STEP into God’s Adventure for Your Life.  I have thoroughly enjoyed it so far.  Today I read: 
“When a woman truly [...]