#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 […]
How to Evaluate Your Relationship with Your Spouse
Every marriage needs evaluation. When you evaluate your marriage, you’re hitting the pause button and looking at the condition of your relationship in a careful and thoughtful way. By doing so, you’ll both see what you’re doing well along with areas in which you need to grow individually and as a couple. A meaningful evaluation of your marriage leads to an acceleration in the growth of your relationship.
Are You a Backseat Driver?
Driving can be a stressful task. I think I’m a pretty good driver, but Susan and our kids would definitely challenge that. The car commercials want us to expect that every ride in our slick vehicle will be pure joy, sunshine, and clear roads. But we know better…it’s hard. Running late.
A Noble Woman
Born in the Great Depression to a barber and schoolteacher, she grew up in the small town of Waconia, Minnesota. She worked her way through high school and was able to attend college at the University of Minnesota. Upon graduation, she became a teacher and her life-long journey of serving others began. She was a […]
#062: RESPECT (Podcast)
Being married to someone means knowing all the incredible things about them. But it also means knowing all their flaws: their impatience, their mistakes, their lack of self-control…the list goes on and on. So it’s no wonder that knowing our spouses’ imperfections makes showing them respect a challenge.
How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship
About five years ago, I wrote this post and decided to tweak it a bit and bring it to you once again. Why? Not only was it a popular topic, but also so many people who comment on my blog have struggled tremendously because trust in their marriage has been breached. And they want to know how what needs to occur to have the foundation of trust restored in their relationship. While I’ll specifically be addressing this issue in the context of marriage, the principles apply to all relationships.
4 Mood Killers and How to Avoid Them
Sometimes the mood hits quickly. And sometimes, the mood builds slowly. At either of those times, the mood for physical intimacy with your spouse is more fragile than you might imagine. We’ve all done it…we’ve all killed the mood, mostly unintentionally. If we’re to cultivate a healthy sexual relationship with our spouses, these are 4 mood […]
#061: 4 Virtues to Teach Your Kids (Podcast)
When you think of parenting, the difficulties may come to mind first: the arguments and accidents, the messes and the madness. But what if I told you that parenting was never meant to be solely difficult—it was meant to be exciting and enjoyable too!
Your Date Night Checklist
Among the ideas that I regularly offer to couples to build their marriages is a regularly scheduled date night. It seems a simple idea, but sometimes couples need a reminder of things to think about – and not think about – both before and during the date. In another post, I offered creative ideas for dates (not […]
