What We Should Teach Our Kids about Work
When Labor Day rolls around every year, do you ask yourself, “What am I teaching my kids about work?” Probably not. If you’re like me, you’re more likely to be asking, “What are we going to do with this extra long three-day weekend?” After all, it seems like Labor Day is a celebration of not working…we […]
9 Ways Your Marriage Can Influence the World
Can your marriage really influence the world? I believe the answer is an emphatic “Yes!” My wife, Susan, and I have had struggles and joys in our marriage. I’ve shared with you some of the mistakes I’ve made and how my marriage walk has not always matched my marriage talk. It has grieved me when I think of […]
#081: Your Sacred Yes: Sometimes the Wisest Yes is a No (Podcast)
Life is demanding. No one can debate that! We’re constantly being asked to help with this or volunteer for that. Our first instinct is to say yes to every opportunity—yes to more work hours, yes to another activity for the kids, yes to helping with a new charity. Sure. These are good things, but they become […]
Teen Friends: 4 Things Every Parent Must Know
How do you let your teenagers go but at the same time keep them safe? After all, it’s tough being their age these days. Teens are growing up in a world that worships freedom to do what you want, rejects responsibility, and provides many ways for them to do both. As a result, being the […]
#080: How to Fight Your Most Important Battles with Tony Dungy (Podcast)
We all face battles in life and in marriage. So how do we fight these battles well? In the new movie War Room, we’re reminded of our most important weapons…humility, sacrifice, and prayer. So on today’s show, we’ll be talking with former NFL coach and current sports analyst Tony Dungy about how to use these […]
Why You Should Fight Your Most Important Battle on Your Knees
Every day, life is a battle. We have to constantly fight for humility over pride, for patience over anger, and for love over selfishness. But the most important battle you and I will face? The battle for our families. We must fight for their well-being, their safety, and their ultimate good. But we can all […]
6 Ways Your Posture Can Build Healthy Relationships
When you were growing up, was your mom always telling you to stop slouching and sit up straight? Well, it turns out her nagging was justified. Bad physical posture can have all sorts of negative effects on your health. And good posture can have positive effects. In the same way, good relational posture is also […]
6 Ways to Have a Positive Influence on Your Child
Every parent wonders, sooner or later, if what they taught their kids actually stuck with them in a meaningful way. Susan and I met a young lady recently at a wedding. She is in her 20s and shared with us a discussion that she had with her mom. During that talk, her mom asked her, “What do you think […]
#079: 3 Tools for Building a Stronger Family with Jon Gordon (Podcast)
Building a strong family is like building a house: it requires hard work. To help make that work a bit easier, you’ll need to be equipped with the right tools. So on today’s podcast, author Jon Gordon and I will be your handymen. We’ll provide you with 3 tools for building a stronger family based on his new book, The Carpenter. Jon is a best-selling author and inspirational speaker. He and his wife have two teenagers.
