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 […]
#039: 5 Reasons Why We Don’t Want to Change (Podcast)
In 2010, a study by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology was done that revealed people’s fear of change. Students were given a choice between a typical curriculum and a new curriculum. Though the new curriculum required much less work, time and time again, the students chose the more typical curriculum — especially when they were […]
4 Ways Parents Discourage Their Kids
Most parents want to encourage their kids and motivate them to be the best they can be. But, in attempting to do so, well-intentioned parents sometimes end up discouraging their kids instead. Here are 4 ways you can discourage your child.
9 C’s That Can Kill a Marriage
Susan and I have watched, with admiration, friends’ marriages that have lasted for decades, including those that have experienced great trials. We’ve also watched, with heartache, marriages that have died. I’m grateful for my marriage to Susan, but I can tell you that we’ve had our struggles and have had to work hard at having a meaningful, joyful marriage. […]
#038: Our Crazy Adoption Story (Podcast)
Today, I’d like to share with you something that has forever changed me and my family: adoption. There are plenty of adoption stories out there and every one of them is unique. Here is our story.
My wife, Susan and I had the great privilege of adopting two children from Russia over ten years ago. With my wife’s encouragement, we talked a lot about it, prayed about it, and ultimately came to the conclusion that we needed to add to our family of three kids already. We wanted to train, instruct, and encourage children who came from broken homes; we wanted to help them to grow in wisdom, and in stature, and in favor with God and man. So that’s exactly what we did. Join me on our show today as Susan and I share with you our crazy adoption story.
Teach Your Teen How to Think Critically and Make Good Decisions
What do you do when your teen asks to go to a party? Sure, you can respond with a “yes, you can go” or “no, you can’t go.” But there’s a better way.
That better way is to ask them good questions that cause them to think critically and lead them to their own answer and, hopefully, the right choice. Although it’s not a guarantee that they’ll make the right choice, these questions will help them think things through with you and make the wise decision the next time. When our kids become teens, sometimes we need to let them make their own decisions hoping they will choose well but giving them freedom to fail and learn from their mistakes. Of course, we don’t want to allow them to make a decision that could cause irreparable harm or have irreversible consequences.
4 Benefits of Showing Chivalry to Your Spouse and Daughters
Why is chivalry so important? Chivalry is not an archaic, medieval concept. It’s something that should be alive and well in our culture today. Our world needs more civility, common sense, kindness, and chivalry. [Tweet This] Chivalry is displayed when a man honors a woman…is courteous and polite to her.
#037: 7 Ways to be Your Wife’s Hero (Podcast)
Whether it’s Batman, Superman, or Spiderman, these superheroes all have one thing in common: they know how to show up at just the right time and in just the right way. So if you’re looking to save the day in your marriage, then you’re in the right place. Check out the 7 best ways to be a hero to your wife by listening to my podcast on today’s show.
