In the movie, Mom’s Night Out, it shows us how we can get so caught up in the do’s and don’ts of parenting, that we forget what it means to simply love our kids well. So if you’re ready to get back to the basics, let me start by asking you a question... When was the last time you sat on the floor and played with your child? At its core, parenting well means getting on your child’s level—whether it’s painting...
Update Required
To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.
Recently, I said something to my wife that I thought was harmless…I don’t even remember what it was. I was surprised when she didn’t respond favorably. I asked her what I said wrong. She said “It’s not what you said, it’s how you said it.” She couldn’t have been more correct. How we say things are so important. When communicating with your spouse, remember your tone. Is it soft or harsh? Second, remember your...
Update Required
To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and busyness of life, you’re not alone. And if you aren’t careful, those things can lead you to a searing desert where joy evaporates. But solitude and silence are an oasis that can help you gain perspective in at least five ways. First, solitude and silence can make you feel helpless and help you realize you’re not in control of so many things in life. And when you...
Update Required
To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.
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...
Update Required
To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.
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...
Update Required
To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.
Marriages are messy because people are messy. Each one of us is unique…we have unique minds and personalities. We have different ways of processing and seeing things. But a messy marriage can be a meaningful marriage. Communication is one of the messiest parts of marriage. For example, when you constantly have the same old marriage fights…things can get out of hand. To make that mess beautiful, it’s important to...
Update Required
To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.
Because you and your spouse are two imperfect people, your marriage will be imperfect as well. In my marriage, Susan and I aren’t always on the same page with what we need from each other. As a result, we’ve both sometimes have had that feeling like, “I can’t do anything right.” Instead of getting frustrated, here are 3 steps to take when you feel that way. First, be sure you and your spouse define what is...
Update Required
To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.
