The other day, I was on Facebook and saw a picture of “Will” with his daughter. I felt so proud! Will is a good husband and dad. I have great respect for him. Being a dad may be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Yes, it has been joyful. However, it has been… Continue reading 10 Qualities of a Good Dad
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How You Can Take Pressure Off Your Marriage
You are not responsible another’s behavior. Yet, far too many Christian men and women believe they are responsible for the behavior of their spouse. A young wife and mother regularly makes hurtful, cutting remarks to her in-laws. Her husband defends her vigorously by talking on and on about what an amazing person she really is.… Continue reading How You Can Take Pressure Off Your Marriage
When Daddy is Silent
A daddy’s silence can be deadly. Far too many men are silent at all the wrong times. A father’s silence can communicate volumes. The absence of his voice can leave a boy or girl feeling emotionally alone. We were in the middle school gym. Our oldest daughter, in the seventh grade, was playing basketball. The… Continue reading When Daddy is Silent
When Daddy is Silent
A daddy’s silence can be deadly. Far too many men are silent at all the wrong times. A father’s silence can communicate volumes. The absence of his voice can leave a boy or girl feeling emotionally alone. We were in the middle school gym. Our oldest daughter, in the seventh grade, was playing basketball. The… Continue reading When Daddy is Silent
5 Ways to Mess Up Your Kids
Most parents I know love their children and want to do a good job with them. Many of these people will do most anything to give their children a head start in life. Some will go to extraordinary lengths to give their children an advantage. Yet, it is possible to parent in such a way… Continue reading 5 Ways to Mess Up Your Kids
10 Traits of a Great Dad
For a number of years, I’ve had a front row seat to witness first hand some great fathers as they’ve interacted with their children. Most of these dads also modeled what it means to love their wives with an unconditional love. The guys who I have in mind are in their 30s and 40s. They… Continue reading 10 Traits of a Great Dad
Are You Destroying Your Own Marriage?
Many men and women have sabotaged their own marriages. Of course you may say, like many, “This will never happen to me.” Perhaps. Yet, there are ways that destructive seeds can be planted in one’s marriage. 1. Whisper words of criticism and insults in your spouse’s ear. Doing this will eventually destroy his or her confidence.… Continue reading Are You Destroying Your Own Marriage?
Are These Enemies of Marriage in Your House?
The following are enemies of marriage. They have a way of chipping away and even poisoning a marriage. Run from these enemies. Bitterness Bitterness has a way of souring most any situation and most any day. A bitter person can take seemingly innocent remarks and find something devious and sinister. Bitterness is a poison that… Continue reading Are These Enemies of Marriage in Your House?
Ministry Inside.132
The following are ten possible marriage pitfalls. Ignore these and put your marriage at risk. 1. Beware of ignoring your wife’s spiritual development while you focus on feeding yourself and the congregation. A ministry couple can easily drift apart spiritually. 2. Beware of assuming that because you read and talk theology that your work with… Continue reading Ministry Inside.132
Your Marriage Can Be Better Than This
I once read the story of a man who spent his childhood living through the Great Depression. He told that one of his chores as a young boy was to ride his bike to the local fire station where he would receive government-issue milk in the bucket he carried with him. He spoke of the… Continue reading Your Marriage Can Be Better Than This