Ed Thomas: A Story of Forgiveness
“To err is human, to forgive divine.” At least according to the oft-quoted Alexander Pope, but giving forgiveness is easier said than done in most instances. The ability to look past our own hurts to offer comfort to the person responsible for our pain takes some of our own ache away. This video shows […]
Do Your Children Know You Love Them?
How do they know? Well, if you want an honest answer, all you have to do is ask them. That’s what I did with my kids when they were younger. I first asked Megan… “Megan, how do you know I love you?” “Because you tickle me,” she said. So I said, “What if my hands […]
4 Key Patterns That Destroy Oneness in Marriage
Research shows that the presence of certain negative patterns can destroy oneness in marriage. In other words, just a few negatives in marriage can wear away dozens of positives. So, what are the patterns that can destroy your marriage? Well, in their book Fighting for Your Marriage, Markman, Stanley, and Blumberg share 4 things. 1. Escalation Escalation […]
Avoid Arguments with Good Timing
Soon after my wife, Susan, and I were married, we made a discovery. It seemed like most of our arguments were at night…when we were tired and irritable from a long day. So, we set a nine o’ clock curfew on serious discussions. We found that it really helps. Now, when we get into […]
Weight of the World
Most of us know a single parent. It’s not uncommon since the U.S. Census Bureau says there are over 12 million single parent households—10 million of these led by single mothers. Two main struggles for these single parents include meeting daily needs and facing daily responsibilities. Finances become a heavy burden when providing for a […]
You Can Be A Friend
I’m excited to tell you about a new book by Coach Tony Dungy. Only this time, he has joined forces with his wife, Lauren to create a book for children called You Can Be a Friend. This book is a wonderful story that you can read aloud with your kids. The story is about a […]
Dealing with Emotional Wounds
We’ve all had emotional wounds in our life, haven’t we? Some of those wounds come at the hands of others, but sometimes they’re self-inflicted. In today’s Family Minute we talked about the importance to bringing closure to those wounds, to healing those wounds, to healing those scars. The key to closure is forgiveness, if […]
Have You Ever Thanked Your Father?
My dad’s 80th birthday was coming up soon. I wanted to give him a special gift. I wanted to thank him and honor him. Then it hit me. I’d put together a video of him and our family through the decades since his birth in 1930. As I waded through hundreds of pictures to include […]
10 Family Resolutions to Keep this Year
The beginning of a new year carries with it the inevitable looking back paired with the hope of a fresh start and second (or third) chances. As the clock moves ever closer to midnight on December 31st, we feel the need to promise to do better than we did last year. We resolve to […]
