Each year, I somehow manage to let the pressure of making Christmas great fall on my wife, Susan—from buying and wrapping presents, to decorating the tree, to setting out the stockings—she’s the one that makes it happen. That’s why, this year for the sake of my marriage, I am pledging to be a better elf. First, I pledge not to fall asleep on the couch when my wife needs my help setting up. Which leads to my...
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Leave your spouse a sweet note. That’s right – a note. You’ll be amazed at the power of the pen. If you head out of the house first, leave it on their car. Or, hide a note where you know they’ll find it. A friend of mine used the letters from a Scrabble game to create a surprise note for his wife. It only takes a minute, but the boost it gives lasts all day long. For more ideas, here are 6 ways to boost your...
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. So as the cookies bake and the fire warms our toes, why not enjoy a cozy family movie night? Here are 6 of my favorite Christmas movies and what they’ve taught me about family. First, I’ve always enjoyed the classic movie, A Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a journey to learn that loving and being loved by our family is the most important thing. Second,...
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I’ve got a confession to make. I’m much, much quicker to criticize than compliment. Unfortunately, when I see something or hear something, I often start with what’s wrong with it rather than what’s right with it. Can you relate? Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” Here are some things you can do to increase your compliment to criticism ratio. First, put a reminder on your...
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Every woman lives to be loved. So today, I’m giving you 10 things to say to your wife that will show your love and breathe life into her soul. Number 1, “I’m your biggest fan.” Number 2, “I’m thankful for the little things you do.” Number 3, “Let’s take a walk together.” Number 4, “I miss you when we’re apart.” Number 5, “I’m here for you.” Number 6, “You’ll always have me by your side.” Number 7, “I want to...
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The Family Minute is a program of our national nonprofit organization, Family First. Here at Family First, our ultimate desire is to provide parenting, marriage, and relational truth that helps people love their family well. Family Minute is one of three programs we have to help deliver that truth…the two others are All Pro Dad and iMOM. All Pro Dad and iMOM encourage and inspire dads and moms through free...
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The moments you have with your teen right now are moments you won’t always have. Because of this, I’d like to encourage you to be strategic in how you spend your time. As Susan and I watched our five kids grow up, we were intentional about setting aside evenings and weekends just to be there for our teens. Here are 3 ways to help you be available for your teens. First, be selective in your socializing. Make...
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