How to Practice Patience
Last week, I jumped in my car and left the office right on time for an important meeting that was only 15 minutes away. I quickly realized traffic was really bad. It may have been because of construction on our Interstate or an accident. I don’t know. I tried an alternate route, but it was […]
What is Love? The Do’s and Don’ts of Marriage
Picture in your mind a wedding at a church. The young bride and groom are at the altar facing each other, hand in hand. Their sparkling eyes and glowing faces complement the flowing wedding gown and tuxedo. The pastor stands before the excited and hopeful couple and says with confidence, “Love is patient when […]
#015: Moms’ Night Out Director Jon Erwin Interview (Podcast)
Is parenting a challenge for you? Is it a fight for you to be there for your wife, husband, or kids? Are you constantly comparing yourself to other parents? In this episode, I interview film director Jon Erwin about the upcoming movie, Moms’ Night Out. Jon shares his parenting struggles and heart for this movie. Click […]
4 Meaningful Ways to Honor Your Mother on Mother’s Day
We should honor our moms every day. But since we “officially” get one day out of the year to recognize the woman who changed our diapers, wiped our noses, kissed our skinned knees, sat in the front row of our games, watched us go on our first date, celebrated our wedding day, and maybe […]
A Parenting Lesson from an Ex-Con
I spent some time recently with a friend of mine, George King. We really enjoy hanging out together, but George has had a rough life. He never knew his dad. He didn’t have a dad to teach him what it means to be a man…to teach him the difference between right and wrong…to love […]
7 Ways to Know You Are Being a Good Dad
As I travel around the country and speak with a lot of fathers, I’ve found that there’s one question that comes to the mind of most dads: “Am I being a good dad?” Well, here are 7 practical ways to help you answer that question: 1. When you really listen to your children. As […]
#014: Honor Your Mother this Mother’s Day (Podcast)
Mother’s day is coming up in a couple weeks and today I wanted to do something a little different. My mom, LaRue, had 3 boys and is an incredible mother to us all. Today, I want to honor her and have her share her motherhood journey while providing tips for you.
How to Be Set Free from Bitterness in Marriage
As I thought about writing this post, I asked Susan to share with me an example of something I’ve done to cause her to be bitter in our marriage. She explained how there are times when I tell her she needs to stop using unkind words, only for me to turn around and use […]
How to Give Your Teenager Dating Advice When You Disapprove
You’ve seen it in the movies or on TV: the sweet, innocent daughter is busy studying for classes, spending time with her family, and volunteering at the local animal shelter. The greasy-haired, tattoo-covered guy has dropped out of high school or college and spends his day driving around in his sleek car. Then, girl meets boy and everything changes.
