5 Reasons to Respect Others No Matter What
Dr. James Dobson once said, “Respect is intended to operate on a two-way street.” The key words are “intended to operate.” It would be great to live in a “two-way street” world where everyone felt respected, not just for their accomplishments but for their humanity. We don’t live in that world, and I can only […]
7 Prayers of Protection for Your Marriage
Sitting at a red light as a teenager, a friend’s brother had a feeling something wasn’t quite right. He looked down and realized he’d forgotten to put on his seatbelt. So he buckled it and took off as the light turned green. Before reaching the next intersection, his car was crushed by an out-of-control drunk […]
3 Ways to Tell When Your Message Isn’t Landing
In a standard game of darts, the highest point total a player can score on a single throw is 60 points. It’s a high-risk shot because the 60-point space is tiny and hard to hit. If the competitor misses just slightly, that throw could wind up being worth a measly one point. In darts, the […]
5 Bids to Look for in Your Marriage
You walk into the kitchen and fire up the coffee pot. While you watch the coffee brew, your spouse shows up behind you and gently rubs your shoulders. Instead of responding to the affection right away, you reach for the sugar; your coffee’s ready, and you want to sip it while it’s still hot. You […]
4 Tools Your Spouse Wishes You Used More
I have a pool in my back yard, and I can’t stand seeing it dirty. So when leaves fall in or dirt builds up on the bottom, I like to go outside and clean it. The toughest part is scrubbing the pool’s walls, which would be impossible to do without the giant brush on a […]
5 Lies Loneliness Sells You
You hardly ever see a TV commercial in December that shows someone having a bad day. Christmastime is marketed as a joyful season—the lights, cookies, and festivities look like a foolproof cure for any sad feelings. But spend five minutes looking around during the holidays and it’s clear that not everyone enjoys the season. Many […]
3 Questions to Ask at Your Thanksgiving Table
On Thanksgiving, we don’t carve the turkey with a knife in my house. My two brothers and I dig in with our hands, taking the bird apart while standing shoulder to shoulder. Then, we sit down and each person at our table says something he or she loves about the person seated to his or […]
5 Battles Worth Fighting as a Leader
In our 25 years of working together with All Pro Dad, I’ve heard Tony Dungy share many stories about the challenges he faced to become an NFL head coach. It was normal for coaches to be brash screamers who swore at their players and slept at the office. But Tony was a soft-spoken, gentle leader […]
6 Things You and Your Spouse Can Learn From Older Couples
Receiving wisdom from older couples is a gift. A friend of mine met a couple about to celebrate 77 years of marriage. They dealt with plenty of difficulties during their relationship, including a WWII deployment and the loss of a child. When asked what the secret was to a long-lasting marriage, the answer was, “Never […]
