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.
What Happens When You Don’t Listen to Your Wife?
Okay, men. You get home from work, walk in the door, and your wife starts talking about her day. Frustrations with her boss at work, her lunch with a friend, and challenges with a child are the first things she shares.
Somewhere in the midst of her words, you slowly tune out, look down at your phone, and let your mind wander to other things. You might think she doesn’t notice, but she does. By not keeping eye contact and engaging with her, she senses that you don’t care and that you think something else is more important.
#013: How To Keep Your Marriage On Track When Life Derails You (Podcast)
My wife and I recently went to a beautiful wedding of a family friend. It reminded us of our wedding day—the excitement and expectations of what this new journey would bring.
Lincoln’s Lessons for Enduring a Difficult Marriage
“Can’t you do anything right?” “You’re worthless.” “I don’t know why I married you.” Have you ever heard those scathing words before in your marriage? If so, how did it make you feel? Maybe you felt devalued or disrespected. Perhaps you got angry. Maybe fear struck your heart. Maybe you were overwhelmed with a […]
The Key to a Close-Knit Family
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t want a strong, close-knit family. The question is: How do we move from wanting one to having one? Many actions are needed to move from wanting a close-knit family to having a close-knit family. And there is one key action you can take toward achieving that goal. Growing […]
Why Education is Not the Most Important Thing for Kids
In 1870, only 9,000 people received college degrees in America. In 1940, an eighth-grade education was the stopping point for over half of America. In 1990, the number of college graduates grew to 1.5 million. In 2014, nearly 3.7 million college degrees are expected to be awarded. Over the last 140 plus years, we […]
#012: Who or What Am I Living For? (Podcast)
With Easter approaching us this week, I want to talk with you about a very important topic. There’s one question that each and every one of us must answer…”Who or what am I living for?” For you to have real purpose in life—to be the kind of husband, wife, mom, or dad you were created to be—you must know the answer to that question.
The Dangers of Complaining to Your Kids About Your Spouse
It’s Saturday morning. You and your 7 year old daughter are on your way to her soccer game. But just as you pull into the parking lot, your wife calls to say she forgot to put your daughters cleats in the car and that you’ll have to come all the way back home to get […]
