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 […]
All Pro Dad Men’s Study Week Seven: Know Your Message
We recently crafted a new vision statement here at Family First. A vision statement paints a picture of the future that produces a passion in people. It’s where we want to go. Ultimately, we wanted to make sure that this is clearly communicated with the world. This was a time-consuming project, but it was […]
Oklahoma Tornadoes: How to Respond When Storms Strike
A terrible tragedy struck the state Oklahoma this week. Tornadoes ripped through the town of Moore, Oklahoma, leaving homes and schools in ruins. Let’s all pray for the people of Moore as they recover from this horrible incident. It’s in these times that we must reflect on what’s important in life and where our […]
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.
All Pro Dad Men’s Study Week Six: Know You’re a Model
Know you’re a model. In week 6 of the All Pro Dad men’s study we’re not talking about physical good looks. Rather, we’re talking about outwardly modeling a life that is worthy for our children (and wives) to follow. It is easy for us to see others as role models, from professional athletes to […]
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. […]
All Pro Dad Men’s Study Week Five: Know Your Method
In the weeks leading up to week five of the All Pro Dad men’s study, we’ve learned the importance of a father knowing his makeup, mind-set, and motive. This week’s session provides us with some practical, hands-on tools to help us know our method in our quest as fathers to better love our families. […]
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 […]
