“So… You’re my daughter’s date?”
There comes a time in every dad’s life when the interview has to take place. No, not a job interview, but the interview of the young man taking your daughter on her first date. How can we make sure her date understands the importance of your daughter? Also how do we prepare our daughters for […]
The Importance of Attitude
Recently I heard the quote, “Actions speak louder than words, but attitudes speak much louder than actions.” This is so true. Have you taken a step back recently to check your attitude? Let’s dive in a little deeper…
How to Love an Unlovable Spouse?
I know it may sound strange, but sometimes we just have to bite the bullet and hug the porcupine. Let me explain…
3 Ways to Build Relationships
What kind of people and friends do you like being around? It’s usually the ones who accept us for who we are…who don’t try to change, criticize, or control us. Let me ask you a question…have you ever thought about whether other people really like to be around you? If not, maybe it’s because […]
Fear and the Future
Look to your future…that’s your future!” Natalia, the camp counselor, yelled, pointing to the stand at the end of the tight rope 30 feet in the air. Donna, the teenage camper, with tears streaming down her face, cried “I can’t…I can’t do it” as she struggled to place one foot in front of […]
The Love Dare
How many times have you said it? “Just follow your heart.” or “Go where your heart leads you.” This can be very dangerous advice to give someone. As I mentioned today in The Family Minute, following your heart means throwing caution to the wind and pursuing your latest whim, even though it may not be […]
5 Ways to Avoid Marriage Foreclosure
This life can be very, very tough. What makes suffering and hardship worse is that they often turn us against each other rather than toward each other. My friends, Dennis and Barbara Rainey give five ways to keep that from happening as you navigate through the common speed bumps and detours of life and […]
Moral Margin
Living life without margin is dangerous. Living life without a moral margin is even more dangerous. How are you creating boundaries in your life? How are you protecting yourself and your family? What’s your take on setting up moral margins in your life? Mark
Working “on” the Organization
Have you ever taken time to stop and examine things from a bird’s eye view? Do you schedule time away for reflection? Recently I was able to do just this. It was a nice change of pace. I was able to get out of the middle of the “grove” and I was able to work […]
