#042: Fighting for Your Family – a Veteran’s Perspective (Podcast)
On today’s episode, I talk with Mr. Keith Lawless, Deputy Director of Intelligence at U.S. Special Operations Command about fighting for your family. Keith was recently appointed to the Senior Executive Service which is a general officer level rank for civilians. Before becoming a civil servant, Keith served 30 years in the United States Marine Corps […]
9 Things You Should Never Say to Your Wife
A few years ago, I posted a list of 10 Things Wives Want to Hear from Their Husbands, and it was so popular that we followed that up last year with another post of 10 More Things Wives Want to Hear from Their Husbands. I thought it might now be helpful to share with you […]
Don’t Hide Your Hurt, Heal Your Marriage
I’ve shared a lot of advice and personal experiences about marriage in this blog, and many readers like you have responded with great stories, questions, and tips of their own that have made the blog posts even better. But the comments that grip me more than any others are the genuinely unguarded expressions of pain from those in a hurting marriage. That hurt might come from years of critical words, withholding of physical affection, an ongoing lack of intimacy, or general neglect in a marriage. Or it might be serious or unbearable pain stemming from a history of abuse, an affair, or an addiction. These contributing factors may complicate your efforts to repair your marriage.
#041: How to React When Your Children Talk Back (Podcast)
If your child knows how to talk, odds are they’ve talked back to you before. We tell our kids to do something and they ask, “Why?” So we say, “Because I said so.” And they disrespectfully refuse. When this happens, our natural response is to engage in a sort of verbal volleyball with our kids. […]
A Real Life Job Description for Every Dad
I was recently reviewing some job descriptions at Family First, and it dawned on me that there may be a fundamental flaw in most job descriptions. Most of them just cover general areas of responsibility. Few job descriptions actually capture what a typical workday is really like. So, I’d like to take a stab at […]
How to Interview Your Daughter’s Date
In the past, I blogged about some important reasons why every dad should interview his daughter’s date. Today, I’d like to share with you how to interview your daughter’s date.
#040: How to Invest in Your Adult Child’s Friendships (Podcast)
One of the seasons of life that calls us to invest well in our relationship with our child is when they make the leap from childhood to adulthood. But as they leave home and pursue their dreams, this easily becomes a time when they find themselves wrapped up in the world of friends. So if […]
Do You Know You’re Married to a Masterpiece?
It may sound simple, but thinking positively about your spouse could be the key to saving your marriage. It’s easy to let negative thoughts creep in and consume our mind. Take time to step back and marvel at the qualities you love in your spouse. Here’s what I mean… Abraham Lincoln once said, “If you […]
Why You Should Interview Your Daughter’s Date
As my daughters went through high school, I was very intentional about talking to them about their relationships with young men. I also made it a point to interview each of their dates. I’ll share how to interview your daughter’s date in an upcoming post, but today, I’d like to answer the first question: Why […]
