Jolene Engle

Whether your husband is unemployed, had his hours cut at work, or he’s self-employed in this down economy, if he’s having a difficult time providing for his family then you can expect him to have a tough time coping with this situation. Dear Jolene, My husband is depressed because he can’t seem to find a…

My heart and home will forever be changed because of that Christmas back in 2010.  I do and see things differently during this glorious season as a result of that trial.  Isn’t that like our God to work in such a way?  To break us, mold us, refine us…all for the sole purpose to draw…

What I want to share with you about creating a Christ-centered Christmas for your kiddos… If you can’t view the video in your feed reader, click here. To grab my book, click here. Live a poured out life for Christ,   Need some encouragement and guidance in your marriage?  Grab my latest book, Wives of the…

Sometimes walking into a Christian bookstore can be quite overwhelming.  Not so sure of what book to grab?  What study you should do?  And sadly, not all books in a Christian bookstore are biblically sound.  Many times we’d just like to have a trusted friend give us a recommendation. Which brings me to why I’m…

A wife’s emotions are most certainly connected to her desire, or lack thereof, in wanting to be intimate with her husband, after all, God did not make us robots and we’re certainly not Stepford wives! Our husbands may say some unkind words that can cause us to want to emotionally withdraw from the relationship, which…

3 years ago before this on-line ministry was born, it was during the Thanksgiving weekend when my husband made a suggestion to me about writing a book with all the Christ-centered Christmas activities I did with my kids.  He felt it would be a great resource for me to give to all of the families…

When I gave birth to my firstborn and they placed that baby on my lap, I thought to myself, I’m the wrong person to be caring for a life.  A life?  Really?  What was I thinking when I said I wanted to have kids.  It’s not like they’re a dog.  No, they’re a human being!…

As I have poured out in this on-line ministry, it has cost me dearly. It has cost me my time.  My money.  My leisure.  And even the amount of sleep I get. Pouring into the lives of countless women requires me to be vulnerable and transparent (unless I want to be known as a fraud).…

We sat there at the cafe discussing our future. The future of our children as they grow into young men. The future of our business. And the future of the ministry here. It seems odd to me as a mama who has spent so much of my life pouring into my children that I’m now…

November reminds me of the simple things…like being thankful for my man. But life isn’t always fun and games, and when the trials come our way, it’s easiest to point fingers and/or criticize. When the mundane never goes away, it’s easy to complain. When our plan doesn’t go the way we’d like, it’s natural for…