5 Questions to Ask Before You Invest Yourself in Anything
One investing trend you’ve probably heard of is an app called Robinhood. It lets people without a lot of money jump into investment markets with just a few dollars, a few clicks, and little experience. It makes knowing what to invest in seem easy. But it isn’t always, and neither is knowing what to spend […]
5 Struggles Every Man Faces
In the movie Shadowlands, about the true love story of beloved author and Oxford professor C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman, Lewis says to one of his pupils, “We read to know we’re not alone.” I hope this blog provides that same sense of connectedness because the problems men face aren’t unique. We’re all facing the […]
5 Principles of Leadership for Home, Work, and Life
Leadership books have been shaping and influencing careers for decades. Some of my favorite books blend critical principles of leadership with compelling narratives, relatable characters, and compelling questions like what you’ll find in Todd Gongwer’s Lead for God’s Sake. I’ve observed that the best leadership principles are based on biblical principles and are applicable to every […]
The Most Challenging Moments of My Marriage
I believe your marriage will often shine the brightest after you’ve traveled on the darkest roads—together. After more than 30 years of marriage with Susan, I can testify it’s true. As Ecclesiastes 3 says, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” We’ve basked in seasons of great pleasure […]
4 Cultural Trends That Need to End
Decades can be summarized by the trends of the times. Parachute pants and big hair conjure up the ’80s. Fanny packs and Beanie Babies rewind us to the ’90s. But there are some current cultural trends that need to end. Our society is driven by popular culture, so trends and fads not only define decades […]
Are You Aiming for Average or Awesome in Your Marriage?
One of the running jokes in the Star Wars universe is the poor aim of the bad guys when firing their weapons against the good guys. It’s almost like they’re not even aiming. It brings to mind a quote often attributed to the great artist Michelangelo: “The greater danger for most of us lies not […]
5 Easy Ways to Resolve an Argument
In my years as an attorney, I was measured by how effectively I could win arguments and resolve conflicts. I had been taught how to resolve an argument—by winning it. I had to understand legal language and maneuvers that could get complicated. The more complicated the situation, the more valuable my training in law became. […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a Newlywed
Among the things newlyweds should know is this truth: Wedding vows frame an uncertain future in the light of the present. The bride and groom declare their intense love in that moment, confident that their love surely will help them handle the road ahead. It seems simple: Love is all they need and will see […]
5 Things Every Wife Desires on a Date With Her Husband
Regularly scheduled and spontaneous date nights long have been effective for spouses to build and deepen their relationship. And a lot of people are enduring hardships that have stressed their marriages, which makes having date nights at all harder than usual. But it’s part of what wives need from their husbands. While I continue to […]
