Lipp - The Husband Project

Wow! I cant 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! Its a secret, but Ive 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 couldnt put the book down. With great insight into the heart, desires, and needs of men, Kathi Lipp has put together a cant miss guide to a better marriage. It has wit (Im still laughing at the Worship Macarena) and wisdom. My favorite projects are 2, 14, and 20oh, and all the bonus projects (hey, Im a guy).Steve Jordahl, producer, Family News in Focus, Focus on the Family

Have a sizzling affairwith your spouse! The Husband Project brims with the kind of secret and surprising advice thatll 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 entertainingand the 21-day plan is easy to follow. Its 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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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. MarriageReligious aspectsChristianity. 2. WivesReligious life. I. Title.

BV4596.M3L57 2009

248.8'435dc22

2008020671

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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.

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 Rogers 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 Christs love.

To Pastor Steve and Shannon Jordahl and Pastor Jim and Kim Meyer. You have left a spiritual legacy that youll 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. Gods 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.

Project 130 Minutes Is All It Takes:
Create Some Free Time When He Gets Home

Project 2Back in the Day:
Do Something He Enjoyed Before You Got Married

Project 3You da Man:
Spreading Great Gossip about Your Guy