In 1870, 9,000 people graduated from college in America. This year, about 3.7 million people will. As our kids spend more years in school than any previous generation, we have to ask, “Are our kids being educated on the things that matter most? Education as we know it today—head knowledge—is very, very important. But what about “heart knowledge?”—things like character and virtues. Heart knowledge is...
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We live in a culture of choices. Everywhere we turn, new opportunities are thrown our way and demand our attention. But if we can’t say “yes” to everything, how will we know when to say “no”? New York Times best-selling author, Lysa Terkeurst, has some answers for us. To make wise decisions in the midst of endless demands, she says we must first recognize our “disease to please” others. It keeps us from being...
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No one can imagine the devastation caused by a cheating spouse, except one who has experienced it. Anger, sadness, confusion, embarrassment, betrayal, and rejection may be just some of the emotions that flood one’s mind and heart. And while there is no one answer for dealing with a cheating spouse, here are some steps you can take. First, don’t make any quick decisions on what you’re going to do even though you...
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So many people have a dream of a better family life. But all too often they leave it as a distant dream instead of doing something to make it happen. So start chasing that dream and make it a reality. To help you do that, here are some steps towards a better family life. First, identify what you want to change—whether it’s how much time you spend together or what activities you do together. Second, start small....
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It's easy to find a fair-weather friend. But how do you find someone to stand with you through the storms? Well, the new movie Woodlawn shows us that authentic relationships require evaluation, reconciliation, and restoration... First, authentic relationships require evaluation. As you develop a deep connection with someone, it's crucial to honestly evaluate where you are in your relationship. Are there any wrongs...
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Fall is here. We all know what that means: football season. And just like players on the field fumble the football, sometimes us Dads can fumble the ball in our relationships with our kids as well. So what do we do to avoid those fumbles as fathers? First, when you commit to doing something with your child…bike riding, a trip to the park or throwing the ball in the backyard…be sure to put it on your calendar as...
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We all have different ways of communicating that reflect our personalities. But healthy communication exists best when spouses are both developing the skill of assertive communication. An assertive spouse develops a clear understanding of what their spouse feels, thinks and wants. They work on dealing directly, honestly, and, most importantly, respectfully with their spouse. For example, during a financial...
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