Have you ever wondered if someone really loves you? I think we’ve all been there. As kids, you can pass notes that ask the question bluntly: “Do you love me? Check yes or no.” As adults, it gets a little more complicated. We long for the security of knowing your friends are true friends and your family has your back and your spouse (or fiancee or boyfriend/girlfriend) truly adores you. So, how do we know? And, how do we communicate... Read more
One of the most misunderstood, debated and controversial parts of marriage outlined in the Bible is the concept of “submission.” Just to clarify, some people use the word “submission” to refer to sexual acts that involve bondage, but that is NOT what this blog post is about (sorry to disappoint you). It’s important to tackle this issue of Biblical submission in a straightforward way, because too many people have avoided the issue altogether in an attempt to avoid controversy, but... Read more
When a bride and groom walk down the aisle on their wedding day, they’re so full of promise and potential, and they never dream that the happiness of that moment could one day be shattered by divorce. Nobody plans for it, and yet, it’s a reality in too many marriages, but it doesn’t have to be a reality in yours! The steps to building a strong marriage and safeguarding your relationship for divorce is more complex than can be covered... Read more
Dear Single Parent, I’m usually writing on issues related to marriage and/or parenting in a two-parent home, but I want to write something specifically for YOU. (more…) Read more
Last week, TIME republished my article on The 5 things your kids will remember about you and then a few days later, the TODAY show discussed the article live on air. The response has been tremendous to those five simple points showing how much all of us as parents want to get this parenting thing right! A lot of conversations have been happening about these issues, because we all want to cultivate the right impressions and memories for our children. Watch my short video... Read more
Have you ever felt stressed out? Burned out? Exhausted? Frazzled? Anxious? Or, any other of 1000 worrisome feelings? Has there ever been something unhealthy in your life and you know you need to let go of it, but you find yourself feeling afraid to do it? We have ALL been there and many of us are there right now, but we don’t have to live in a constant state of negativity or frustration. We were created for more. I love... Read more
A lot of our weekends start out with a trip to a home improvement store to purchase something that will make the house or yard a little better. The store is always crowded, so it seems like a lot of people have the same idea…“The weekend is a good time to do some home improvement.” But, what would happen if we used our weekend to not just improve the house, but the relationships that make a place “home.” Here are... Read more
Men, I’m going to let you in on a little secret…Your level of “attractiveness” to your wife doesn’t have all that much to do with your physical appearance. Sure, she would appreciate it if you took care of yourself and made some effort to look (and smell) nice, but those are probably not the most important factors to her. You don’t have to look like one of the guys from Magic Mike or have six-pack abs to be the man of... Read more
When we talk about marriage, we’re quick to talk about “love” (which is a good thing), but we rarely talk about the importance of “appreciation.” As I’ve talked with countless married couples online and in person, there seems to be an epidemic in marriages that stem from a lack of appreciation. When a spouse feels unappreciated, it often leads to resentment or possibly even divorce. Showing appreciation to your spouse is vital for a healthy marriage, and these four quick... Read more
One of the greatest desires of the human heart is to find true and meaningful happiness. Maybe you’ve grown cynical in your quest for happiness, and you’ve convinced yourself that it’s an illusion or a delusion. I’m convinced that happiness is very real and very attainable, but it’s NOT the result of luck, circumstances or even personality traits. Anyone can find happiness because it’s the result of our choices, not our circumstances. (more…) Read more
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