3/10/08

MBNE Book Giveaway!

What exactly is goodwill in a marriage?

Goodwill is a tangible, practical expression of love that nurtures intimacy. Goodwill is a willingness to act in a spirit of cooperation, instead of trying to win arguments. It is proactive, alive, and dynamic.

You may be asking what goodwill, or even a good marriage, has to do with entertaining? Everything!

Being in sync with your husband is an essential ingredient to entertaining. To not be in harmony would really breaks the spirit of hospitality for all involved.

To read more about goodwill, you can head over to Sue’s at Praise and Coffee, as she invited me to write a guest post for her today (you have to scroll down a ways to get to the actual post.)

Leave a comment HERE, on my blog, and win a copy of Married but Not Engaged! Winner will be drawn on Wednesday.

(Photo: My sweetie and me in Virginia Beach last weekend, where we were guests on the 700 Club, talking about MBNE and also the 40 Days of Prayer book.)

52 comments:

Nadine said...

I knew your husband wrote a book, but didn't know you did with him. How very cool is that? I think extremely.

Zaankali said...

Came over from Praise and Coffee. How fun to be a guest "poster" and to offer a giveaway. Love it.
Smiles!

Anonymous said...

Sandy I just love your blog - such an inspiration ... just how do you do it all? WOW!
My husband and I just realized two weeks ago how much we disconnected at the moment and really want to work on that - maybe this book can be a help.
Dini

DinyB@web.de

Victoria said...

I'm looking forward to browsing your blog after reading what you shared at Sue's! Take care and enjoy the day!

A Stone Gatherer said...

I would love to win this book to give to my husband niece who is getting married in May! Thanks for having this fun giveaway!

Rebekah said...

That looks like a wonderful book!

tammi said...

Oooo, put my name in the draw!! I'm always up for another Coughlin book!!

tammi said...

Okay and now I just read your guest post. You and Paul seem to have a knack for figuring out what people need to hear. From the sounds of it, this is another one of those 'what every Christian couple needs to know' type books. Not that I would have expected any less from the two of you!!

A very encouraging and insightful post. And now I'm off to add your book to my Amazon wishlist ~ you know, just in case I don't win!!

Rhonda said...

So.. has the show been broadcast yet?? If it was taped, please let us know when I can watch.

I would love to win the book.

Christy said...

Sounds like an awesome book. I would love to win it. Thanks for the opportunity.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sharpcrew

Christy

Anonymous said...

You never fail to inspire me with little tidbits! Thank you!

(I haven't forgotten about our email conversation - I will update you soon. Let's just say that God is good!!)

dawn klinge said...

I liked what you said about Goodwill not just being used clothes :p Seriously though, this sounds like an excellent book. I remember mentioning to my husband a while ago that maybe we should order this book and I think he was a little insulted that I would think we needed it when I read the title to him, so perhaps he wouldn't be so offended if I just won it.

LA said...

If my Dh weren't in sync we would never entertain. We are such a good team in that respect that it never feels like work but an a way to share with friends a family our love.

Cheers! LA

Jen T. said...

I'd love any book you've written!

Kelly @ Love Well said...

Great post, Sandy. And boy, do I know the pitfalls of entertaining when your marriage is in shambles.

Shaun and Holly said...

Yah...a new book!

Karin said...

Please enter me in your book giveaway. Thank you.

Kelli said...

Even though I consider my marraige to be a very good one, one can always use some advice or tips to make it even better. I'd also love to have the book so that when I'm done, I can pass it on to friends. :)

Anonymous said...

What a great post. I loved the last few with all the tips on entertaining with kids. My hubby and I have all but given up, but now I'm starting to rethink that...

I would love to be entered in the giveaway!

Donnetta said...

I was able to see your 700 club interview via the internet. What a great job!

Of course I am in for a chance to win the book. Who wouldn't want a copy!?? ;-)

And what fun to be a guest writer!! I'm going to see if I can locate it! :-)

Jimi said...

Sounds like a helpful resource, for our marriage and others, especially since we just became parents (of an 8-year old foster child) and our world suddenly revolves around him!

concerned parent said...

Came over from Sue's blog and you have beautiful blog, I enjoyed looking around your site thanks again for sharing a message God knew I needed to hear.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you have all sorts of new posters! ;) I really enjoying seeing the segment you did with them...it was so cool seeing someone I "knew" even if it was just from blogland! -Tammie

La Tea Dah said...

Sandy, I would love to be entered in your drawing for the book. It looks excellent!

LaTeaDah

Linda said...

Sounds like a book worth reading. I would love to win it...but if not, just may have to locate one myself.

TJ said...

I would love to be included in this!

You are right about the beautiful Rogue Valley! We enjoy traveling to Oregon, and cannot wait for Lincoln City in August.

Unknown said...

I've appreciated your book recommendations.

Anonymous said...

I just saw this in the Christian bookstore the other day. I had no idea you and your hubby wrote it! I'd love a copy! Hope I win! :-)

Shannon Pinchok

An Ordinary Mom said...

"Being in sync with your husband is an essential ingredient to entertaining."

So very, very true!

Xandra@Heart-of-Service said...

"The will to do “good” toward your spouse is more than having good feelings for him."

Wow. That is such a liberating statement. Thank you for offering this encouragment.

Xandra

Anonymous said...

Hi, I really love your blog. It makes me think! I would love to be in your give away, what a nice thing to do! Have a great day! Nora

Bree said...

Really enjoyed your post over at Sue's and I'm excited to start reading yours. I'd love to be entered if the drawing-thank you so much!
God bless you!
Bree

Lisa H said...

I'm visiting from praise and coffee.

Your book sounds great! I'd love to be entered in the drawing.

Thanks for the two shall become one post--it was great.

Alicia @ refinedisaiah648.blogspot.com said...

Thanks for this post! I read it over at Praise and Coffee. I am happy to have read this and what it means to have goodwill for my husband. Thank you!

Katy said...

i would love love love to win!!! Thanks soo much! :)

linda t said...

My husband and I teach Marriage Retreats... so we would love to read your book! You are so right on about the importance of being in harmony... to be on the same page and how that affects everything!
Sure hope I win!!

Shari said...

Count me in on your draw - I've actually not heard of this book But the title sounds interesting!!

Melissa @ The Inspired Room said...

Hey Sandy! You guys look great! Great job on your guest post, such good information.

And hooray for the giveaway! I'd love to win the book!

Hope you are having a terrific week!

Blessings,
Melissa

Carolyne said...

Your fun relaxed style is inspiring and the fact that you like to can *and really cook* is awesome!
Congratulations on your book!

Anonymous said...

I would love to enter the drawing. Your blog is always an inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Really enjoyed your post at "Praise and Coffee". Would LOVE to win the book - sounds like just what I need to hear right now!
Blessings,
Darnelle

OKGardners said...

I love your blog and your family. I feel like I have known all of you for a long time. I have commented several times before. I would love a chance to win your book. We could always improve ourselves and our marriages.

Betty in Oklahoma
EMAIL: blue.eagle@cox.net

a woman who is said...

I just read your post at Sue's, and didn't realize who was sharing till I got here. It was a great post. You are a woman of many talents! Please add me to the drawing.

Anonymous said...

I check in with your site often, and I have left a comment or two. I am always blessed for having visited. Please enter my name in your generous contest.
Deborah in California
PS: We are people who use our home for entertaining and ministry. We call our home, "Priscilla's Place" after Priscilla's example in the Bible

Mocha with Linda said...

Ooh hope I'm not too late. . . . Just ran over from Praise and Coffee. Would love to be in the drawing! Thanks for the great encouragement.

windycindy said...

Hi! This sounds like a book that many marriages could benefit from! I would love to read and implement it. Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it. Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

Dena said...

Count me in, please!
Dena

Emily said...

Your blog is a real encouragement. I'd love to read the book!

Susie said...

I hope I'm not to late to enter. The book looks wonderful! How amazing to be on the 700 Club.

Unknown said...

I would love to win your book! Thanks, as always, for the great post!

Unknown said...

Hope I'm not too late....I love a good book (especially on marriage) and to win it would be superb!

Angie Seaman said...

Great blog! Great picture too!
Much blog love!
Blessings, Angie Seaman
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