You pour everything you’ve got—your time, emotions, energy—into raising your kids, but you aren’t seeing any return on your investment. As your kids move into the teen years, you may even begin to see a “dip” in your parenting portfolio. But don’t lose heart. Remember that parenting is a long-term investment. So don’t look at the day to day returns which will fluctuate, but take a long term approach. You may not...
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Do you remember leaving the hospital with your first child? You may have thought, “what do I do now?” As you’ve continued your parenting journey you may have also thought, “Am I even doing this right?” Well, there is no instruction manual that comes with our kids. There’s no scientific check-up to determine if you’re being a good parent. But there are some things to consider. First, check where you’re spending...
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We all want to be the best husband we can be. But it’s not easy. Why? Well, women are different—their desires and their ways of communicating are often not like our own. Here are 5 things wives wish their husbands knew. First, that women desire appreciation. Wives want to feel valued. And being a mom is hard work, so never take them for granted. Second, that wives desire attention. So in a world where...
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Marriage is messy. When two imperfect people come together, there are bound to be mistakes made and feelings hurt. So when your spouse does something wrong and apologizes, how can you move towards accepting their apology and letting it go? Here are 5 steps to forgiveness in marriage. First, understand that forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. If you wait until you “feel” ready to forgive your spouse, then...
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Flirting with your spouse is a good thing and can reap a lot of benefits. So here are some playful, fun, creative ways to flirt with your spouse. Leave a note for her on her pillow or mirror before you go on a trip…something specific like “Thanks for taking care of so many details when I’m gone…you do a great job!” Or leave a note on his car rearview mirror saying “I’m jealous of this mirror because it’s looking...
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Our culture has a lot to say about what it means to be a man. It tells us a man has to be strong and handsome, win every fight, and of course, get the girl. But is that really what it takes to be a man? I’d like to paint a different picture of what a true man looks like. So here are several things to teach your son about manhood. First, being a gentleman is still worth the effort. Opening the car door and...
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In his book, The Sacred Search, Author Gary Thomas shares how to teach your children to choose a spouse who they love and also respect. He emphasizes choosing someone with common values and common vision—someone they truly enjoy spending time with. Gary shares that the reward for making a wise marital choice is so tremendous that he doesn’t want you to miss it. The consequences for making a foolish choice can be...
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