Like most couples, you poured immense energy and resources into planning your big day. But your wedding was only one day… your marriage is for a lifetime. Here are some things you did to prepare for your wedding that you should continue to do in your marriage. First, create a budget to help you make smart money decisions. Second, work every day to meet your spouse’s emotional needs. Third, be intentional...
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Laugh together. It’s no joke. Laughter not only makes us feel good but according to research cited in the Canadian Family Physician journal, it releases chemicals associated with bonding. A hearty belly laugh increases oxygen in your blood stream and gives your heart a workout. That releases even more feel good endorphins. Humor helps us cope with stress; it relieves tension and creates a feeling of intimacy,...
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Think back to your teen years. It seemed like everyone had their eye on you. Everything was a big deal. When things went wrong, it seemed like the sky was falling and the world was coming to an end. Dealing with disappointment is hard at any age, but especially during those teen years. Here’s how you can help. Begin by listening first, not talking. Your teen needs to know first that they are heard. When you...
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From cheaters and domestic violence to red-handed corporate executives and red-faced politicians, we hear apologies galore. But does simply saying, “I’m sorry” mean they’ve taken responsibility for their mistakes? No. Sometimes it just means they are sorry they got caught. There are four steps toward a true apology. First, acknowledge what you have done wrong. Second, grieve that wrong. Third, ask for...
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Putting our families first is easier said than done. Why? Because we get busy…we get distracted. Today, I’m going to share 3 ways to put your family first. Number One: Be intentional with your TIME. That means taking the time to have fun with your family—whether it’s eating a meal together, taking a bike ride or tossing the football. Number Two: Be intentional with your WORDS. Always look for new ways to affirm...
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As my wife Susan and I reflected on a friend’s recent wedding, we could see how weddings really can help strengthen our marriage. Here’s how. First, a wedding can inspire awe in us for our own marriage. Watching a couple start their new life together reminds us of where we were when we started AND how much we’ve grown. Second, weddings cause us to ponder our own commitment, if we’re willing to listen to the...
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In our search for new energy supplies, we are learning more about the value of our natural resources and how to harness and channel them in the right direction. Well, you have a very valuable “natural resource,” and it’s important that you T.A.P. into it. T stands for Take … take a personal inventory of your strengths and write them down. A is for Ask…ask people you trust what they see as your greatest abilities....
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