September 29, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Perseverance and Hope

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  Life can be tough. Sometimes we get down about things and we stay down. We basically live  life like a pity party. Well, truth is… You don’t have it as bad as someone else in the world. I don’t either for that matter. Recently, I came across a great story of two courageous sisters …

September 27, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Telling the Truth

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In order to have a trusting and intimate relationship with your spouse, you need to be able to be honest.  Telling the truth isn’t always easy, but it’s always the best.  Today I want to give you some practical advice to help you bring into the light what was once hidden in darkness.  It might …

September 22, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Communication Expectations

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  My wife, Susan, and I have been married for over 20 years but you know what, we still don’t have the whole communication thing mastered yet! Here’s a situation we run into sometimes…

September 20, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Getting Your Spouse To Talk

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Every once in a while, I come across something that someone else has written that I feel compelled to share.  Today is one of those days.  Carrie Oliver was a good friend to Family First and she wrote a compelling article about Communication: The Heart of Connection.  Carrie has since passed away, but her insight …

September 20, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Calendaring Your Kids

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  Calendaring our kids is so important. Here’s how I do it… If you’re really interested in truly connecting with your kids, check out our program called All Pro Dads Day.

September 15, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

A Lesson In Respect Pt. 2

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Wrapping up our two video series, we are sharing some things that husbands and wives do that show honor and respect to each other.  Respect is something each of us desires…especially from our spouse.  When we make the effort to be considerate of our spouse, it is perceived as respectful and honoring…as these husbands and …

September 15, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

A Lesson in Respect Pt. 1

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In our two video series, we are talking about what husbands and wives can do to honor and respect each other.  Respect is something each of us desires…especially from our spouse.  Sometimes we behave in ways that our better half perceives as disrespectful…as these husbands and wives will tell you in Part I of the …