A conflict-free marriage is not reality. But you can learn to resolve conflict well. So here are 3 ways to put conflict to R-E-S-T in your marriage. The R in R-E-S-T stands for Review…review the problem. Pinpoint the exact issue of the conflict and get on the same page. The E stands for Evaluate…evaluate options. Have a brainstorm session with your spouse—discussing different ideas, solutions, and compromises. S...
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The key to unlocking the door to intimacy is trust. Just like a check being deposited in the bank, each time your spouse is authentic, keeps their word or tells the truth, they make a deposit in your personal trust account. And one of the benefits of having a full trust account is that you’ll have the security of knowing that you can be completely vulnerable with your spouse in the most intimate way – both...
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Talking with our kids about sex is a daunting thought. How will we know what to say? Well, here are a few keys to tackling the topic of sex. First, ask open-ended questions. This will help you gauge what he knows versus what you need to teach him or correct in his thinking. Next, be serious. Make it a respectful conversation in which you truthfully and carefully share with him the purpose of sex in marriage....
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Everywhere you look, pornography is becoming more and more available. At the same time, men are not aware of its dangers. So today, I’d like to share 3 lies and 3 truths about pornography. Lie Number 1: You can stop whenever you want to. The truth is that pornography is very addictive and it takes a lot of time and energy to break. Lie Number 2: Pornography only affects you. The heartbreaking truth is that...
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There are many conflicting opinions about marriage today and we need to sort out the lies from the truth. Lie Number One: Marriage is just a contract. If we accept this lie, we accept the idea that a marriage is more a transaction, not a covenant. Lie Number Two: Marriage is an outdated institution. If we accept this lie, we remove the God-created foundation for the family. Lie Number Three: Marriage is a 50-50...
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We’re all guilty of getting caught up in the daily grind. And when this happens, marriage tends to take a backseat. So what can you do? Try reconnecting with your husband by asking these 3 questions. First, ask, “What’s one thing I can do or say to make you feel loved?” This is a great opportunity to love them in a way that only you can. Second, ask, “What would you like more of in our marriage?” Be ready to take...
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We’ve all done things for our kids because we love them. But what are some things we should not do because we love them. First, stop trying to be the “cool mom” or “cool dad.” Our kids don’t need us to be their pals; they need us to be their parents. Second, stop allowing them to have or do things that are not age appropriate. They are constantly pressured to grow up…fast. Let’s not accelerate their loss of...
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