7 Lies about Marriage
In 7 Truths about Marriage, I reflected on some key things my wife, Susan, and I have learned about marriage. As I’ve read comments on my marriage posts, I’ve come to realize that there are a lot of lies out there about marriage that people are not only believing, but also are embracing. A marriage lie can wreak havoc on your relationship. So, here are 7 lies about marriage to realize.
5 Things Parents Should Stop Doing
In a previous post, I listed 7 things that husbands and wives should stop doing which caused some interesting online conversations. Then I posted 9 Things Parents Should Never Say to Their Children. Today, I am talking about 5 things that parents should stop doing. Here they are:
#065: How to Identify Your Real Marriage Issues (Podcast)
There’s nothing simple about marriage conflict. It’s messy, it’s moody, and it’s mostly a misunderstanding. Many couples think they’re arguing about one thing, when they’re actually arguing about something completely and totally different! So how can you get on the same page as your spouse and lessen the amount of conflict in your marriage? On […]
9 Things Parents Should Never Say to Their Children
In another blog, I addressed the power of the tongue by noting that your tongue is a wild animal: you need to chain it, tame it, and train it. Chain it by being silent when you know nothing good will come out of your mouth. Tame it by vowing each day that you will harness and control your tongue. […]
5 Types of Compliments to Give Your Spouse
A comedian once said that women need three things: food, water, and compliments. And Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” I think that’s universal. Everyone appreciates a good compliment. That’s especially true in marriage. A sincere, timely compliment can be a powerful difference maker for days. Likewise, when you criticize your […]
#064: Persevering through the Perils of Marriage and Parenting with Comedian Tim Hawkins (Podcast)
There’s nothing funny about marriage or parenting stress…or is there? We crave order, stability, and peace. But life is crazy, loud, and always changing. So it’s easy to see why we get overwhelmed by the unpredictable moments in life. Sometimes getting through life’s messes requires us to step back and enjoy the incredible family we’ve been given.
7 Things You Should Stop Doing to Your Spouse in Public
When I wrote about the 7 things that husbands and wives should stop doing in their relationship a few months ago, some spirited comments and conversations resulted. In this post, I want to address 7 things that you should stop doing in public—things that can harm your spouse and hurt your marriage. 1. Stop criticizing your spouse to others. Being […]
Start a Future Spouse Wish List with Your Child
We’ve all asked our kids, What do you want to be when you grow up? Some of their answers may have been an astronaut, a teacher, a baseball player, a firefighter, a veterinarian, even the President of the United States. And it’s fun to dream with them. But have you considered having a similar conversation about […]
#063: The Father Factor with Kenny Luck (Podcast)
All children are seeking validation. They seek validation in their classes by working as hard as they can. They seek validation in their friendships by striving to be popular and well-liked. They even seek validation in their athletic abilities by aiming for perfection on the field. But the best place to receive true validation is […]
