#006: How to Chain, Tame and Train Your Tongue (Podcast)
Did you know your tongue is a wild animal? It can release venom that, if left unchecked, can kill a marriage or relationship. My wife Susan joins me in the studio this week to discuss the harmful effects your tongue can have. I confess, Susan and I struggle in this area but it is something […]
What “Doing What Matters” Looks Like
I’ve always sought to spend lots of intentional time with each of my children. I admire the men in my life, especially my co-workers, who fight daily to make time with their children a priority. Today, I want to share an encouraging story with you from Brian, one of Family First’s staff members, about […]
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Grateful
Is the greater part of your day spent trying to please your kids? If it is, you’re not alone. As parents, we want to provide everything we can (and more) to our children because we love them immensely and want them to be happy. And, unfortunately, commercials and advertisements constantly bombard our kids’ minds telling […]
3 More Ways to Help Your Marriage Feel Less Stressed
Because so many of you responded to my post on 5 Ways to Help Your Marriage Feel Less Stressed, I decided to give you 3 new ways to avoid stress in your marriage. So, here are 3 great ways to cheer your spouse on by making your marriage feel less stressed: 1. Help more […]
Please Take My 2014 Reader Survey
I want to make my email, blog, and podcast better and more relevant to your needs and interests. To do that, I need to know more about YOU. As a result, I have created my 2014 Reader Survey. Would you please take a few minutes to fill out the survey? By doing so, you […]
Do You Have the Right to Make Medical Decisions for Your Child?
Are you sure you can make medical decisions for your child? Recently, a friend asked a small group of us that question. We all had unmarried adult children. She explained to us that if our any of our children were incapacitated and needed someone to make healthcare decisions on their behalf, and see their […]
3 Ways to Build a Firm Foundation in Marriage
I’ve lived in Florida all my life. Over the years, I’ve seen massive tropical storms and punishing hurricanes wash away the sands of our beautiful beaches and the homes that are built on them. When the storm tide rises and the waves pound our shores, the damage is severe and not much lasts. In […]
#005: How to Prevent an Affair From Happening (Podcast)
People see infidelity as an unforeseen natural disaster that went undetected on the radar screen; it came without warning. However, the reality is that you can often see it coming and there are things you can do to safeguard your marriage.
Listen below for my eight steps to prevent an affair from happening.
3 Things to Remember Before You Call It Quits in Marriage
Over the years, there have been several questions that have surfaced on my blog more than any others. Though spoken in different ways from different people at different times, these questions usually go something like this: “What if I’m the only one putting any effort into my marriage?” “What if my spouse never gives, […]
