Paula Whidden

Paula Whidden

About

Though Paula started as a youth and children's pastor, she eventually became a stay-at-home-mom. Writing allowed her to share the riches of joy and grace God taught her over the years. Finding the joy of the journey, no matter what life throws at you, is her passion passion. 

Peter and the Whimper Whineys Coloring Book

Peter and the Whimper Whineys Coloring Book

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<p><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;">This coloring book version of the best-selling “whine-stopper” children’s story was designed for kids to enjoy reading the rhyming, as well as being able to illustrate their own version of Peter’s nocturnal adventure into the woods.</span><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;" /><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;" /><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;">Peter’s mother warns him that if he doesn’t stop whining and crying, he’ll have to go live with the Whimper-Whineys. His adventure continues as he later hops into the woods and finds lots of frightening Whimper-Whineymen! He discovers that the Whimper-Whineys are very ill-mannered and rude, and that everything is sour in Whimper-Whineland. He decides his mother was right. If only he can get back home!</span><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;" /><br style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;" /><span style="color:rgb(24,24,24);font-family:Merriweather, Georgia, serif;font-size:14px;">According to a recent critique, “I cannot imagine any parent or guardian not wanting to read this book to their child! ... Parents everywhere applaud you!”</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

Paula's father died one week prior to her parents start of divorce proceedings. This placed her in a limbo land. She knew her parents' marriage wasn't great, but she hadn't become accustomed to divorce. As a result, an obsession developed. She has spent over 30 years observing couples, what makes for a good or bad marriage. She's used this knowledge to help strengthen her own marriage and guide other couples. Now, this book seeks to help even more couples to be aware of the corners or choices they face, and learn to navigate the road trip of marriage and enjoy the journey.

Reviews

<p>&quot;All too often couples just are overwhelmed and unable to get started on healing conversations.  In this book Paula has provided very simple and quick ways to get to the heart of practices of healthy decisions.  By making it easily accessible and fun this book can be a prompt to turn over a few rocks and use them to fashion a lasting foundation.&quot;~<strong><span style="line-height:1.6em;">Jim Beebe, Marriage and Family Therapist.</span></strong></p> <p>&quot;I cannot only heartily recommend this devotional, my husband and I will be giving our own 31 year marriage the gift of time next year to further deepen and enrich our relationship.This devotional will do much to open the line of communication to grow, repair and strengthen your marriage. Whether you are a Christian or not, there is much wisdom to be gleaned from Paula's book.&quot;~ <strong>DaAnne Smith,Executive Director, Single Mothers Outre</strong>ach</p> <p>&quot;<strong><em>Couple Corners</em></strong> is filled with encouragement and a ton of practical tools to help strengthen your marriage. Paula provides us with a clearer understanding of how Biblical truths can help us navigate the often rough waters of marriage. Whether your marriage is struggling or you are just in need a of a relationship tune up,  you will find this book to be inspiring and insightful.&quot; ~<strong>Brandon Beard Executive Pastor Compass Church, Colleyville TX. </strong></p> <p>“Couple Corners is an inspiring, insightful and practical guide for not only enhancing your own relationship, but even impacting others. I highly recommend this for all couples whether engaged, newly married, or married for years. “ ~ <strong>Rusty George, Lead Pastor of Real Life Church, Valencia, CA </strong></p> <p>&quot;We live in a culture that continually tears at the very fabric of families and marriages. As a pastor, I’m always looking for great resources to help people. Paula Whidden, in <strong><em>Couple Corners: 52 Faithful Choices for Finding Joy in Marriage</em></strong>,has provided a practical and inspiring book filled with biblical wisdom. I highly recommend it.&quot;~ <strong><span style="line-height:1.6em;">Kurt W. Bubna, Pastor &amp; Author, </span><em style="line-height:1.6em;">Epic Grace</em><span style="line-height:1.6em;"> (Tyndale)</span></strong></p>