All I got was a busy signal. That is what I got when I tried to call Charlotte in Alabama. She and Jamie have been there for a few days. No matter how many times I dialed the her phone, all I could get was this busy signal. I finally decided to quit. Within just… Continue reading Always Ready to Connect
Category: Family
41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 4 of 4)
30. If a couple is at war, most any issue can become a point of contention. If a couple is pursuing peace and togetherness, they can work through most any issue. 31. A couple can bless one another by creating a home atmosphere that is pleasant, inviting, and warm. They will look forward to… Continue reading 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 4 of 4)
41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 3 of 4)
21. Marriage can be very satisfying and joyful. Believe it or not, many couples experience great pleasure in their marriages. 22. Marriage is hard work. Marriage takes effort and it takes being intentional. As married people, we depend upon the Lord for strength and perseverance. A very frustrated married person once told me, "If this… Continue reading 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 3 of 4)
41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 2 of 4)
11. Many women have a poor, low view of their body image. Today, in many ways, they are being told that their bodies do not measure up. Too heavy. Too large. Too small. 12. Wonderful, satisfying sex in marriage is not based on performance. Rather, it is based on seeing sex as an… Continue reading 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 2 of 4)
41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 1 of 4)
I plan to post 41 things which would be good for married people to know. All of these are either the result of what I have learned in my own marriage or through watching many, many people over the years in their marriages. These are listed randomly not in any order of importance. Perhaps a… Continue reading 41 Things Married People Ought to Know (Part 1 of 4)
Children
This afternoon we saw Baylor play Oklahoma State (men’s basketball). It’s been an interesting year. After all they are on probation from some sorry events a few years ago. The murder of one player by another. A coach who chose to lie and scheme instead of tell the truth. Part of the consequences is that… Continue reading Children
Now Who is Your Father?
Think for a moment. If you are a parent, you know what it is to love your children. You know what it is to protect your children. I don’t know that I get any angrier than when I believe my children are not being treated right. I recall a time when a man was… Continue reading Now Who is Your Father?
Working on a Marriage? (Check the Foundation)
Think with me for a moment about how a Christian might think about marriage in 2006. Then I want to make four practical suggestions which might be helpful. Some Christians might vote. Many of us did that recently, expressing our opinion that marriage should be reserved for men and women. Some Christians might… Continue reading Working on a Marriage? (Check the Foundation)
Ten Truths about Marriage (Part two of two)
6. My behavior in my marriage may impact several generations. This is so true! Paul spoke of the faith that first appeared in Timothy’s grandmother Lois, then in his mother Eunice, and now in Timothy himself (2 Timothy 1:5). Do you have stories in your family about certain relatives? Maybe stories are told about… Continue reading Ten Truths about Marriage (Part two of two)
Ten Truths about Marriage (Part one of two)
1. Marriage is sometimes boring. Why not just say it? We often don’t say it because many have the expectation that marriage should never be boring. Some believe that if you experience boredom, it means the marriage is not working. (If we were really in love, how could one or both of us be bored?). … Continue reading Ten Truths about Marriage (Part one of two)