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Keeping a marriage healthy is all about the details-the daily actions and interactions in which husbands and wives lift each other up and offer support, encouragement, and love. In The Husband Project women will discover fun and creative ways to bring back that lovin' feeling and remind their husbands-and themselves-why they married in the first place.Using the sense of humor that draws thousands of women a year to hear her speak, Kathi Lipp shows wives through simple daily action plans how they can bring the fun back into their relationship even amidst their busy schedules.The Husband Project is an indispensable resource for the wife who desires todiscover the unique plan God has for her marriage and her role as a wifecreate a plan to love her husband "on purpose"support and encourage other wives who want to make their marriage a priorityexperience release from the guilt of "not being enough"The Husband Project is for every woman who desires to bring more joy into her marriage but just needs a little help setting a plan into action.

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Publié par	Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Date de parution	01 janvier 2009
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780736933100
Langue	English

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Wow! I can t think of anything more powerful a woman can do for her marriage than The Husband Project. There will be thousands of smiling men as a result of this great book. I highly recommend it for every woman. Shhh! It s a secret, but I ve already started on The Husband Project to bless my man! -Pam Farrel, author of Men Are Like Waffles , Women Are Like Spaghetti and Red-Hot Monogamy
I couldn t put the book down. With great insight into the heart, desires, and needs of men, Kathi Lipp has put together a can t miss guide to a better marriage. It has wit (I m still laughing at the Worship Macarena ) and wisdom. My favorite projects are 2, 14, and 20-oh, and all the bonus projects (hey, I m a guy). -Steve Jordahl, producer, Family News in Focus, Focus on the Family
Have a sizzling affair-with your spouse! The Husband Project brims with the kind of secret and surprising advice that ll help you become the wife he desires. A fun, innovative, and practical book. -Mary E. DeMuth, wife of one, mother of three, author of Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God and Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture
Although camouflaged as an adorably written and delightfully funny book, in reality The Husband Project is a powerful tool to facilitate a more solid and fulfilling marriage. Chock-full of fresh ideas and practical insights, this book is inspiring and entertaining-and the 21-day plan is easy to follow. It s sure to infuse your marriage with renewed passion and reawakened love. -Paula Friedrichsen, speaker and author of The Man You Always Wanted Is the One You Already Have
If your romance has turned into a nightly sitcom, Kathi Lipp has some fun ways to put the courtship back into your marriage, not to mention bonding time with your girlfriends. An excellent resource for all things relationship and getting the most out of a joyous journey alongside your husband. -Kristin Billerbeck, author of What a Girl Wants and The Trophy Wives Club
HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS EUGENE, OREGON
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Cover illustration Krieg Barrie
Backcover author photo by Jessi Enguerra
Published in association with the literary agency of WordServe Literary Group, Ltd., 10152 S. Knoll Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
THE HUSBAND PROJECT Copyright 2009 by Kathi Lipp
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Lipp, Kathi, 1967-
The husband project / Kathi Lipp.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-7369-2522-8 (pbk.)
1. Marriage-Religious aspects-Christianity. 2. Wives-Religious life. I. Title.
BV4596.M3L57 2009
248.8 435-dc22
2008020671
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means-electronic, mechanical, digital, photocopy, recording, or any other-except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior permission of the publisher.
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This book is completely and totally dedicated to my husband, Roger Lipp. If it had not been for the questionable judgment you showed when you said, I think you need to give this speaking and writing thing to God and see what He does with it, none of this would have ever happened.
I still go throughout my day, stop, and pretty much cannot believe that I get to be married to you.
Acknowledgments
To my son, Justen Hunter, and my daughter, Kimber Hunter, for letting me practice being a mom on you and for sharing my love of written words so much that you gave me untold amounts of grace while writing this book. Not only are you both gifted writers, you are turning out to be great people.
To my stepkids, Amanda and Jeremy, for sharing your amazing dad and your beautiful lives with me. It is an honor to be your stepmom.
To my parents, Bill and Connie Richerson, for your unwavering support of any crazy thing I wanted to do, and the love to see me through.
To Roger s parents, Pastor Dean and Betty Dobson, and Dewayne and Mary Jane Lipp, who have raised an incredible man and shown him firsthand what true love looks like.
To Angela Bowen, my friend and prayer girl, accountability partner and believer of all good things. You have to know that none of this would have happened without you.
To Kim and Doug Gonsalves and Chris and Vikki Francis, I pray that the generosity you have shown me will pour over into others lives. You four are walking miracles and tangible examples of Christ s love.
To Pastor Steve and Shannon Jordahl and Pastor Jim and Kim Meyer. You have left a spiritual legacy that you ll never fully recognize until Jesus tells you Himself. Thank you for letting me be a part of it.
To the amazing force of nature that is my agent, Rachelle Gardner, and to Rod Morris of Harvest House. Thank you for having the time to listen to my crazy little idea about a husband book and for having a passion to see marriages helped and healed. It is an honor to work with you both.
To my critique group, Cathy Armstrong, Judy Squire, Pat Sikora, Kathie Williams, and most of all Katie Vorreiter. You have helped me find my voice, and at the same time made me think I might be able to someday use it to write a book.
To the other amazing writers who have loved and supported me along the way, including Lynn Walker, Susy Flory, and Cheri Gregory.
To my prayer partners, and Advisory Board, including Carol Alexander, Terri Gohner, Marci Maples, Sherry Eager, Sheri Wideman, Penny Sands, Lynette Furstenberg, Kelli Simmerok, Pam Kelley, Cindy Anderson, Mary Dickerson, Dana Galasso, Patti Johnston, Michelle Smith. Each and every one of you is precious to me.
To our brothers and their others: Brian, Lucinda, Randy, Debbie, Rick, and Linda. We are blessed to be surrounded by such love.
To Pastor Scott Simmerok and the people of Church on the Hill in San Jose, CA. Thank you for being His hands and feet to our family.
Finally, to Teresa Drake. God s timing is a crazy thing, and I am amazed at the talent, encouragement, and incredible gift that He lent me through you at just the right time. God has amazing things in store for you. Glad I got to be there to see the seeds sprout.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Laying a Foundation: Preparing for The Husband Project
1. Why The Husband Project?
2. A Quick How-to Guide for The Husband Project
3. Why 21 Days?
4. I ve Got a Secret and So Should You
5. Accountability: The Key to Making It Work
The Husband Project Accountability Covenant
6. How to Handle Tough Situations during The Project
7. Every Marriage Is Different
8. Looking for the Good in Your Marriage
9. But It s Not Fair
10. Glossary of Terms
Building Him Up: Launching The Husband Project
The Send-Off
Week One Projects
Project 1-30 Minutes Is All It Takes: Create Some Free Time When He Gets Home
Project 2-Back in the Day: Do Something He Enjoyed Before You Got Married
Project 3-You da Man: Spreading Great Gossip about Your Guy
Project 4-Heart vs. Stomach: A Treat Just for Him
Project 5-E-flirt.com: Text or E-mail Some Sweet Nothings
Project 6-A Little Hands-on Attention: Meeting Your Husband s Physical (Touch) Needs .
Project 7-Trophy Wife: Looking Goooood for Your Man
Bonus Project 1-Sex: Doing Your Homework
Week Two Projects
Project 8-Location, Location, Location: A Special Treat in a Special Place
Project 9-Hi-ho, Hi-ho: Working Together
Project 10-Dress to Impress: Wear Something Just for Him
Project 11-Stress-Be-Gone: Eliminate Something that Makes Him Crazy
Project 12-Gotcha! Notice the Great Things He Does
Project 13-On My Mind: Turning Your Thoughts toward Him
Project 14-Move Over Rachael Ray: Cook Something for Your Husband
Bonus Project 2-Sex: Lingerie Shopping, a Gift for Both of You
Week Three Projects
Project 15-What Not to Wear: Pitching the Pajama Pants
Project 16-Is It Getting Hot in Here-Or Is It You? Let Him Know You Think He s Hot
Project 17-Playing Hooky: Give Your Guy the Night (or Morning) Off
Project 18-Dinner s on Me: Take Him Out for His Favorite Meal
Project 19-The Service Here Is Excellent: Bringing Home the B B Experience
Project 20-Post-it Notes, Man s Greatest Invention: Leave a Word of Encouragement
Project 21-Car Chases and Karate Chops: It s Guy Movie Night
Bonus Project 3-Sex: I Think We re Alone Now
Wrap Up
Tools of The Husband Project
The Husband Project Planner
The Real Woman s Guide to Lingerie Shopping
A Chick s Guide to Guy Food
Dear Reader
About the Author
Laying a Foundation
Preparing for The Husband Project
1
Why The Husband Project?
Kathi, a couple of us need to quit the project.
I couldn t believe what Angela was saying. Quit The Husband Project? We d just started that weekend.
Ange, are you kidding me? Why do you want to quit already?
I was talking to some of the other girls, and because we re being so nice, our husbands are becoming suspicious. They think we re all having affairs!
Apparently, there s a bigger need for The Husband Project than even I could have expected.
The Beginning of The Husband Project