What is it that a young man needs to know about being a man, a husband, and/or a father? I would love to hear from you regarding this question. For years, I have had conversations with men in which they shared just how inadequate they feel as a man and in other roles as well.… Continue reading Question: What Do Young Men Need to Know?
Tag: Marriage
Beauty in a Housing Project
(The following post was written by my younger daughter, Jamie, who is a social worker. She recently witnessed a beautiful marriage–in a setting you might not expect.) My job as a home-based social worker allows me the opportunity to see very unusual or difficult situations on a daily basis. Once, for example, I walked into… Continue reading Beauty in a Housing Project
13 Ways to Invest in Your Marriage
There is a business in our area which which probably won’t be around very long. It started well. The owner invested a great deal of money into the building and its facilities. He seemed to spare no expense in what he purchased in order to begin this business. However, once he made the initial investment,… Continue reading 13 Ways to Invest in Your Marriage
13 Ways to Hurt Your Marriage
The following are some reflections on behaviors which I have seen dampen, harm, and even destroy a marriage. Charlotte and I both have had a front row seat in watching many marriages through the years. We also know what it is to live together for many years as two human beings who need one another’s… Continue reading 13 Ways to Hurt Your Marriage
Will You Let Go of this Myth about Families?
One of the greatest myths about family is that somehow it is possible to experience a perfect family. Some Christians believe that because they follow Christ that it is possible to be the perfect family. Now some may know this and yet many of us spend much energy trying to project to one another that… Continue reading Will You Let Go of this Myth about Families?
Bringing Honor to Marriage
I heard the story of a father and mother whose daughter was about to get married. They purchased a very expensive piece of 100% cotton stationery. They hired a calligrapher to put the vows on the sheet in permanent ink. Finally, it was the day of the wedding. In the middle of the ceremony after… Continue reading Bringing Honor to Marriage
Marriage 101 — A Basic You Don’t Want to Miss
My wedding ring used to be gold. Now it is silver. It looks just like the ring in this picture. The gold band? Well, that somehow disappeared on a softball field years ago. We looked and looked for it. I think the earth swallowed it. Anyway, this is a ring like the one I wear… Continue reading Marriage 101 — A Basic You Don’t Want to Miss
Before You Marry (Part 4)
Marriage can be wonderful. It is a gift of God. Yet, it is very important to think through your reasons for wanting to get married. I have been thinking lately about what I have learned through many, many conversations with couples regarding marriage. I have been privileged to be a part of many conversations that were… Continue reading Before You Marry (Part 4)
Does This Family Look Familiar? (Part 2)
I wrote yesterday regarding tired and exhausted families. This is something I am very concerned about. In particular, our children often pay the price for such a lifestyle (several mentioned this in their comments yesterday). Our lifestyles are often fast, furious, and exhausting. We are like speed boats, moving quickly but not traveling very deeply. … Continue reading Does This Family Look Familiar? (Part 2)
Lynn Anderson on Marriage and Family
Let me encourage you to watch this video. The length is only 4 minutes, 42 seconds. The content is outstanding! This video is a continuation of the interview I recently did with Lynn Anderson. (These are being posted each Monday.) Lynn has spent many years encouraging, coaching, and counseling people who are in a… Continue reading Lynn Anderson on Marriage and Family