Duck Dynasty, Decoys, and Life Distractions
It is no secret that my family and I are big fans of the television hit, Duck Dynasty. It is a wholesome, family-oriented show that we like watching together. Not to mention, my kids love the outdoors—a love my father shared with me and one that I now get to share with my children. Turkey […]
How to Be a Man of Steel
The blockbuster of the summer so far has been Man of Steel. The movie tells the original story about the legendary character of Superman. It placed a lot of emphasis on fatherhood and displayed excellent examples of fathers’ showing sacrifice. Superman is on a constant quest to fight justice and give hope. But do […]
Be Present, Not Balanced: Stop Trying to Live a Well-Balanced Life
Years ago, my wife, Susan, traveled to Birmingham to visit our daughter, Megan. They had a fun girls’ day that included taking a Pure Barre class, which I have since learned is a ballet-inspired workout designed to build muscles like dancers. And it requires some ability to balance, which is hard to do and can […]
Feeling Overwhelmed? Why Solitude and Silence Are So Important
What if I asked you, “So, what have you been doing?” And you respond by saying, “Oh, nothing at all. I really wish I had something to do.” Of course, no one would respond that way. Instead, you’d probably say something like “I’m really overwhelmed right now. It’s crazy.” If so, you’re not alone. I […]
Why My Marriage Walk Has Not Matched My Marriage Talk
Exactly one year ago, I wrote this blog. It was a tough post to write. I wrote it because I had been writing about how to have a great marriage and speaking about it, but I was not putting all of it into practice myself. Oh sure, I’ve done a lot of what I wrote about, but I wasn’t going after it with great zeal and passion like I should have.
5 Ways Not to Communicate with Your Husband
There are a lot of articles and blogs out there giving you tips on how to better communicate with your spouse. Today, I’d like to share with you these 5 Ways Not to Communicate with Your Husband. And for all the men out there, here are 5 Ways not to Communicate with Your Wife. […]
12 Easy Things a Husband Should Do for His Wife This Weekend for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is coming and it’s a great day to celebrate the moms in our lives, especially the mothers of our children. One year I really wanted to make my wife Susan feel special. Her love language is words of affirmation. So I bought a bouquet of roses and gave a couple to each of our kids. Then I asked each of them to write a note for each flower telling about why they were grateful for their mother. Then I collected the roses and tied the notes to them. Then I placed the roses and notes around a pillow of the floor. Susan came in and I had her sit on the pillow and read each note. She loved it.
Do you know how to make your wife feel loved this Mother’s Day? Do you have any ideas? If you are feeling stressed or pressure about what to do for Mother’s Day, don’t worry, I’d like to give you some ideas. First, zero in on your wife’s love language and then do something that speaks that language. [Tweet This] Here are 12 ideas of things you can do to celebrate your wife on Mother’s Day.
How to Stay Joined at the Hip and Heart with Your Teen
I’ve learned a lot from my wife, Susan. One thing she’s taught me is how to maintain a “heart relationship” with each of our children—a deep, enduring relationship that beats strong through the transitional teen years. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned. 1. Don’t take it personally. “Why doesn’t she want to hold […]
How to Help Your Spouse Be a Better Parent
Today I’m excited for Dr. Meg Meeker to share with us about how to help your spouse be a better parent. The daily demands of life often distract us from helping others, especially our spouses. I’m paying close attention.
Many relationship advisors tell us that we can’t change our partners. While we can’t overhaul their personalities or change their biochemistry, we certainly can exert a profound influence over their lives, which can lead to changed behavior. I have found this to be especially true when it comes to mothers and fathers. A mother can influence how her husband parents and vice versa—even if they are divorced. So if you would like your husband to be a better father or would like your wife to be a better mother, read on.
