(This is the first of several posts in which I plan to reflect on marriage. Whether you are married or not, marriage itself is very important. Some of my comments are the product of my own marriage. I’ve been married 28 years. Some comments are the result of talking with many, many people about their… Continue reading Reflecting on Marriage (Part 1)
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Marriage: Where Jesus Shapes Our Lives
In a recent post, I asked the question, "What is so difficult about marriage?" I combed through the comments and now want to give a summary of what many people said: Some have found marriage to be very difficult. Still others have found marriage to be difficult at different times or seasons. Some have… Continue reading Marriage: Where Jesus Shapes Our Lives
Favorites You Might Enjoy
You might enjoy "41 Things Married People Ought to Know." These came from my own experience with marriage (28 years) as well as many, many conversations with others about their marriages. No doubt you will have a few things you would add to the list. 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 1)… Continue reading Favorites You Might Enjoy
I Have a Question for You
What is so difficult about marriage? Excuse this post if you don’t think it is difficult. I do. At least I have found it to be very difficult at times. I am sure my wife would say the same. We have a good marriage. We love one another and are committed to our marriage. … Continue reading I Have a Question for You
Our House Is Too Quiet
Last night, we drove away, leaving our daughter in Oklahoma City. She is about to begin her sophomore year in college. The weekend was a swirl. There is nothing quite like moving into a dorm room when the temperature is 105 degrees outside. We moved all of her "stuff" in. Lots of stuff. Shoes. OK–I… Continue reading Our House Is Too Quiet
“Daddy” (Part four of four)
(This little series began with reflections on three books I read this summer. Each one of these books in some way discussed dads. I want to conclude with some remarks about dads.) "Daddy" When I heard this word, I turned my head. I was by myself in a public place. Yet the sound… Continue reading “Daddy” (Part four of four)
“Daddy” (Part three of four)
In a previous post, I mention several books I read during the month of July. All of these in some way related to fathers. One of these books was To Own a Dragon by Donald Miller and John MacMurray. (Miller is probably best known for his book Blue Like Jazz.) In the book, Miller… Continue reading “Daddy” (Part three of four)
“Daddy” (Part two of four)
The other night, Jamie and I sat in section 12, row 21, seats 9 and 10. We were at Ameriquest Field watching the Texas Rangers play the Kansas City Royals. Vendors were coming up and down the stairs. "Cold drinks! Gitch yer cold drinks!" It was a hot Texas evening and we were enjoying the… Continue reading “Daddy” (Part two of four)
“Daddy” (Part one of four)
Anderson Cooper made his first appearance on Oprah shortly after his new book was released. On that day, this vetern newsman did not look comfortable. Yet, I could hardly take my eyes off the television screen. In May, I was in Austin at a seminar and managed to slip away to work out at… Continue reading “Daddy” (Part one of four)
Three Realities
The following are three realities for any parent attemping to raise children today. If you are a parent, you might want to keep these in mind: Children are not yet mature. Now that should not be a surprise. There is absolutely nothing wrong with children not yet being mature. They are in the… Continue reading Three Realities