I ran across this note. I think it is from your child. I think these are some things that they want you to know, but do not know how to tell you, so they wrote them down. They must have misplaced them, and now that I have their words in my hands, I think I … Continue reading A Note From Your Child
Marriage Matters Monday: Conflict is Real
Conflict happens. Conflict is a natural part of two lives joining together. A classic definition of conflict is two objects (people) trying to occupy the same space at the same time. That sounds like marriage to me. Imagine to small rivers flowing down the sides of opposite mountains toward a common ravine. As you see … Continue reading Marriage Matters Monday: Conflict is Real
Passing the Torch
This week I participated in another funeral. This one was for a preacher, more than a preacher, he was a mentor and friend. Looking around me, I see that the men whom I looked up to as mentors, teachers, and counselors are getting older and passing from this life. Just in the last few years … Continue reading Passing the Torch
One Word for Parental Success
What is one secret to a great family? That its a very hard question too answer. I suppose if I have to narrow parenting and family down to one concept, that more often than not leads to success, that concept is COMMITMENT. But commitment is more than stick-to-iv-tive-ness. (I am not sure that is a … Continue reading One Word for Parental Success
One Day in a Happy Marriage
Today you get a glimpse, just a few moments - 10 to be precise - of a happy marriage. These are moments you can recreate in your marriage that, if you put into practice daily, will help your relationship grow exponentially. Start the day praying for your marriage. Say, "Good morning (insert affectionate term here), … Continue reading One Day in a Happy Marriage
How to Be a Poor Parent
In no particular order other than the way I wrote them down, here are ten tips on How to be a Poor Parent. This is said with my tongue firmly implanted in my cheek. Give your children everything they want. Never, Never, ever tell your children, "No." Put your children before your spouse. Do not … Continue reading How to Be a Poor Parent
Marriage Monday – A Short Post
In August of 1989 I was looking forward to August 12. That Saturday I would marry my best friend. (We are still married and still best friends.) As the day neared my father offered me some advice, advice that I share with young couples who are planning to marry. Advice I gladly share with you. … Continue reading Marriage Monday – A Short Post
Nehemiah and Leadership
While studying for tonight's class on Nehemiah, I came across these notes on my iPad from a sermon by Jim Faughn on April 17 of this year Great stuff here! Jim Faughn, Blackwater-Macedonia CofC. 1. Character- Nehemiah was cupbearer to thnking, a entrusted and honored position. 2. Compassion - he showed Concern over Jerusalem, he … Continue reading Nehemiah and Leadership
A-Parently So
Apparently, some parents are not parenting. Apparently, some think parenting is the same as having offspring. Apparently, some parents want to be their child's best friend and not their guide. Apparently, some children have never heard the word, "no" and consequently rule the home. Apparently, some children receive little if any training in the discipline … Continue reading A-Parently So
Books on Marriage
When asked to perform a wedding ceremony, I first meet with the couple for an hour or so one day a week for about a month. During that time we talk about their upcoming wedding and more importantly their marriage. My goal is to give them the tools they need to have a successful marriage. … Continue reading Books on Marriage
Driving Thought 