Confession: I Am a Porcupine
I’m not sure exactly when the moment occurred, but I’ve discovered that I’m exactly like an animal—a porcupine, to be more precise. Let me explain. For many years, I’ve spoken at events around the country. One of the topics I speak on is how to love your family well. I share how it’s easy to […]
It’s About Time: 4 Things Every Parent Must Know
One of our Family First team members, Andy Mayer, shared a message with our entire team about how to make the most of our time as a parent. This blog is based on some of his thoughts. According to the British Heart Foundation, the average person spends 19 minutes a day thinking about their regrets. […]
#027: 6 Ways to Know You’re Being a Good Parent (Podcast)
At some point, every father and every mother asks themselves these questions, “Am I being a good parent? Am I doing this thing right?” We all question ourselves when it comes to parenting. Well, on today’s episode, we are going to discuss 6 ways to know you’re being a good parent. Listen below as my wife […]
5 Things Wives Wish Husbands Knew
I recently wrote a post called 5 Things Husbands Wish Wives Knew. Today I want to cover the wives’ perspective—what wives wish their husbands knew. In writing this post, I had to get some wise counsel from my wife, Susan, and several other ladies on our Family First team to ensure that I was representing the girls well. […]
Fox & Friends Marriage Tips: What Your Spouse Wants to Hear
Husbands, do you know what your wife wants to hear from you? And wives, do you know what your husband wants to hear from you? I had the privilege of discussing these two questions on Fox & Friends recently (see clips below) but I am interested to know if there is anything you would add. […]
8 Creative Ways to Flirt with Your Spouse
Remember senior class notables in high school? Most Athletic, Most Witty, Most School Spirit, Best All-Around, and Most Likely to Succeed were just a few of them. Well, I’m a bit embarrassed to tell you that they created a new category for me…”Most Flirtatious!”
Now, that’s not necessarily something to be proud of, but I am proud that I still like to flirt with my wife, Susan. Married people should flirt with each other…a lot!
#026: How to Find Lifelong Love with Gary Thomas (Podcast)
As parents, we want to guide and help our kids make the best choice for one of the biggest decisions of their life…who their lifelong love will be. With today’s culture placing so much emphasis on romantic feelings and finding “The One,” today’s guest Gary Thomas offers insight for choosing a spouse. Gary is an international speaker and author. In this episode, we discuss his book The Sacred Search. So if you are looking to get married, or your kids are in their teens or adulthood and seeking marriage, you’ll want to listen to what Gary has to say.
5 Things Husbands Wish Wives Knew
I have no doubt that my wife loves me. But her day to day ways of expressing that love are not always what I want or need. Over the years, I’ve learned that there is a wide mental and emotional gap between men and women…that’s no secret. This gap is filled with different desires, […]
7 Ways to Know You Are Being a Good Mom
Every mom and dad I know wants to know if they are doing this parenting thing right. After I wrote 7 Ways to Know You Are Being a Good Dad, I thought it would be important to also give moms their due. So, for today’s blog, I asked my wife, Susan, to share with you […]
