Did You Marry an Idiot?

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 According to my friend, Elaine W. Miller, we all did!  Elaine is the author of the new book, We All Married Idiots: Three Things You Will Never Change About Your Marriage And Ten Things You Can.  Before you get too excited about that word, here is the book description:

I married an idiot--and so did my spouse. The word, "idiot" is derived from the Greek word meaning "common man." Aren't we all common man? In fact, there is only One who was uncommon man--Jesus Christ.  Elaine W. Miller encourages couples to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus and run a marriage marathon like an idiot, but not like a fool. An idiot may stumble or fall, but a fool runs the wrong way.

We All Married Idiots  teaches husbands and wives to stop concentrating on the three things you will never change in your marriage and begin focusing on the ten things you can. Then, you will esteem your mate as a gift to treasure, not as an idiot to tolerate.

Elaine has a passion for marriage and she also has a passion for following Jesus.  She writes with humor, transparency and a down-to-earth style that makes you want to sit and have a cup of tea with her.  I personally know Elaine and her husband, Dan, and they are a warm and welcoming couple.  One can tell after spending any amount of time with them that they have a wonderful marriage and are truly in love with each other.

Elaine lets her readers know that it wasn't always that way.  God had to do a work in their lives to get them where they are.  They have celebrated 41 years of marriage which is a feat in today's world!

We All Married Idiots is available on Amazon.com for $6.03 and is also available on Kindle and Nook. 

Because I think this book meets such a need in people's marriages, I am offering a give away of Elaine's book.

There are a number of ways you can win and you can get your name entered into the drawing more than once by doing the following:

1.  Leave a comment on this blog post to be entered once.
2.  Go to Elaine's blog at http://elainewmiller.blogspot.com/ and leave a comment there (come back and let me know) and I'll enter your name a second time.
3.  Like her facebook page a thttps://www.facebook.com/WeAllMarriedIdiots (again let me know) and I'll enter your name a third time.

Don't forget to come back here and let me know if you commented on her blog or facebook page.  Otherwise I won't know!

I will have the drawing on Sunday, May 12th and let you know who the winner is.  If you don't win, please consider purchasing her book through Amazon.  You will be glad you did and it might just make a difference in your marriage!

Comments

  1. Kate @ Teaching What Is GoodMay 7, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    What a fun sounding book!!

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 7, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      You'll laugh out loud. You also might cry and give your honey a huge hug!

      Thanks for the comment!

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  2. Kate @ Teaching What Is GoodMay 7, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Commented on her blog.

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 7, 2012 at 5:20 PM

      Yes you did! Thank you!

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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    2. Elaine W. MillerMay 7, 2012 at 5:36 PM

      Yes you did! Thank you!

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.Splashesofserenity@yahoo.com

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  3. Kate @ Teaching What Is GoodMay 7, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Liked her FB page too!!

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 7, 2012 at 5:49 PM

      Wow! You really do want a book! Great. If you don't win, you can buy We All Married Idiots on Amazon.

      Hugs,

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  4. our beautiful girlsMay 7, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I commented on this post, Elaine's blog, and liked the book's page on FB. Hope I win as it looks like a great read :)

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 7, 2012 at 5:51 PM

      Thanks! If you don't win, you can always buy We All Married Idiots on Amazon. Enjoy!

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  5. NadineMay 7, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    The title caught my attention! ;)
    Looks like a wonderful book...I would love to be entered into the giveaway!
    Enjoy your day Terri!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 7, 2012 at 5:53 PM

      Thanks, Nadine! I love the title too. It was written by the idiot in chief.

      Blessings,

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  6. ElizabethdMay 7, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    With a title like that who could resist! It sounds a fascinating book.

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 7, 2012 at 5:55 PM

      Thanks Elizabethd! Glad you can't resist. If you don't win, you can always order We All Married Idiots on Amazon.

      Enjoy!

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  7. Rebekah P. ArnoldMay 8, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I'm an idiot! :D At least that's what I thought when I first read the title and then the excerpt. I would LOVE to receive this and read it!

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 10, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      It's sort of freeing, don't you think, just to accept the fact that none of us are God and we're all going to do something idiotic once in a while.

      Blessings to you from one idiot to another,
      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  8. Rebekah P. ArnoldMay 8, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I liked her Facebook. Couldn't comment on her blog because I do not have a Google account :( Oh well...

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 10, 2012 at 11:27 AM

      You have to have a google account to comment on my blog? That's too bad. Perhaps I should go over to wordpress.

      Blessings,
      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  9. carolinecMay 10, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    :) Terri, you're giving this wonder away? :) I've made it all the way from your LLGG posts to find *this*? Toss my name in the hat, please! :) Caroline x

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    1. TerriMay 10, 2012 at 6:09 AM

      Caroline!!!! I'm glad you made it over here. And yes, I'm giving this away and will most certainly enter you into the drawing. You'll love Elaine's book!

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    2. Elaine W. MillerMay 10, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      Oh wonder of wonders! You two made me laugh. Enjoy!

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  10. Sharon K SchankMay 10, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I have already liked her facebook page and am her friend. What a wonderful woman of God. I am happy to count her as my friend and sister in our Lord. Her book will be as exciting as her other 2 are. God bless her ministry and yours as well.

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 11, 2012 at 7:40 AM

      Thanks Sharon. You are a blessing to me.

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  11. Sharon K SchankMay 10, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I just commented on her page. Thanks.

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 11, 2012 at 7:40 AM

      Thank you! Be blessed!

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  12. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    This would be wonderful ~ I would love to be entered!

    Blessings,
    Sharon

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    1. Elaine W. MillerMay 11, 2012 at 7:42 AM

      Thank you, Sharon. Praying God uses We All Married Idiots to encourage couples to esteem their spouse as a gift to treasure and not an idiot to tolerate.

      Elaine W. Miller
      www.SplashesofSerenity.com

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  13. Gina ~ Peace, Love, and HomeschoolMay 11, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    I'm looking forward to reading this book! :)

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  14. Gina ~ Peace, Love, and HomeschoolMay 11, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Liked on Facebook.

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  15. Gina ~ Peace, Love, and HomeschoolMay 11, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Commented on her blog! :)

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  16. AngelaMay 13, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    What a great title

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  17. AngelaMay 13, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I commented on Elaine's blog too!

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    1. TerriMay 13, 2012 at 7:46 AM

      Angela, I'm sorry the drawing ended last night. I already drew the winner! You can still get this on Amazon.com though. It's a great book!

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